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At last.....

Phone consultation again today. After 4 months an ultrasound showing enlarged liver, lots of bloods, complete dismissals but mentioned the British Liver Trust...

Phone consultation again today. After 4 months an ultrasound showing enlarged li...

Seoe

•3 years ago

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Anxious wait for Liver Biopsy

Hi everyone , I posted a while back about my husbands blocked bile duct and ERCP. He had it done but his lft has always been out of range. Unsure of values...

Hi everyone , I posted a while back about my husbands blocked bile duct and ERCP...

Sixties123

•3 years ago

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Lack of sleep on Prednisolone

Hi I have started taking my steroids but they are keeping me awake until the early hours of the morning. Can anyone suggest how I could get a good night's...

Hi I have started taking my steroids but they are keeping me awake until the ea...

jazzgirl80

•3 years ago

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They think I have pbc and waiting on a biopsy of the liver and a scan beginning with the letter F could not take it all in worried sick and stomach really sore...

They think I have pbc and waiting on a biopsy of the liver and a scan beginning ...

Newmarkethockey

•3 years ago

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New test for Livers?

Hi all, a friend of mine seems to think he has read that there is a new test out that can give you an idea if your liver will require a transplant in the...

Hi all, a friend of mine seems to think he has read that there is a new test out...

Lisa-H_1

•3 years ago

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An update on fibroscan and some gentle advice to others who, like me became a victim of Dr Google!!

I wanted to post again to all those, that like me, had googled themselves dead! My story was that I have been drinking far too much over the years, and had...

I wanted to post again to all those, that like me, had googled themselves dead! ...

Wile

•3 years ago

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Not sure if the moderators will allow me to post this here. I'm going to do it anyway. The mods can always delete it if it's against the rules! Anyway, I am...

Not sure if the moderators will allow me to post this here. I'm going to do it a...

nutrimar

•3 years ago

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High GGT and ALT, just had an ultrasound.

Hi, I’ve just had an ultrasound and the sonographer said that the liver, gallbladder all looks fine there is minimal fat but nothing to worry about, which is...

Hi, I’ve just had an ultrasound and the sonographer said that the liver, gallbl...

katmum

•3 years ago

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PBC Fibroscan

Hello everyone. I havnt been on here in a while after losing my detest mum at Christmas and going back to work. I had my fibro scan yesterday and it’s gone up...

Hello everyone. I havnt been on here in a while after losing my detest mum at Ch...

Dibby1971

•3 years ago

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To see if any other members have been contacted in the past before your next appointment,it says it’s for a scan ?

Hi I’ve just woke to an e.mail for me to call my liver specialist at 9am even though am not suppose to go back until August,so the fear is kicking in as I...

Hi I’ve just woke to an e.mail for me to call my liver specialist at 9am even ...

Smiler5

•3 years ago

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Liver pain?

Just had blood work done within the last few months everything was fine, I’ve decided to cut back from 3 times a week to just 1.. noticing my liver is...

Just had blood work done within the last few months everything was fine, I’ve de...

Strugglineveryday

•3 years ago

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Feeling cold but normal temperature

My husband has recently been diagnosed with liver disease and had sepsis twice whilst in hospital, resulting in multi organ failure and an ICU admission. He...

My husband has recently been diagnosed with liver disease and had sepsis twice w...

Whip_pet

•3 years ago

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Bloods results,Drs appointment.

Afternoon all. How is everyone doing? So as ive posted hubbys blood results came back normal, Had a phone consultation and after being on the phone for about...

Afternoon all. How is everyone doing? So as ive posted hubbys blood results came...

lyn3

•3 years ago

24 Replies

ELF results

If ELF results are normal can you still have ALD related cirrhosis? Booked in for ultrasound this week

If ELF results are normal can you still have ALD related cirrhosis? Booked in fo...

Scaredbeyondbelief

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Help for partners of cirrhosis patients

Hi all, how are partners of cirrhosis patients feeling? How do you cope? I feel so down for him and also the change in my life. It is so hard to think we...

Hi all, how are partners of cirrhosis patients feeling? How do you cope? I feel ...

Lisa-H_1

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Fibro scan

Fibroscan down from over 12 to 4.6 in just over 2 years

CHRISR999

•3 years ago

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Fatty liver

Read report on my US scan. Says fatty liver. What symptoms have people had? Does it cause constipation and light stools?

Read report on my US scan. Says fatty liver. What symptoms have people had? D...

Worriesalot

•3 years ago

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Explaining transplant to our 5 year old daughter

So it’s been a little while since I’ve been on here and I thought that I would give you an update. It might be a long one though!! Hubby’s health has been...

So it’s been a little while since I’ve been on here and I thought that I would g...

Spamberella

•3 years ago

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More spider veins appearing

I had elevated enzymes 2 years ago and everything on my scans came back healthy. My bloods went back to normal and I’ve gotten in the best shape of my life....

I had elevated enzymes 2 years ago and everything on my scans came back healthy....

matthewjr

•3 years ago

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Struggling with Cryptogenic cirrhosis and diet.

Recently new here, and just had my hairdresser for that much neede haircut. She says my hair feels different and thinner. Does anybody have any answers.? Or...

Recently new here, and just had my hairdresser for that much neede haircut. She...

Hidden

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Still waiting for gallbladder removal

Hi there, i was diagnosed with gallstones in may 2020. At the time i couldnt have anything done as i was pregnant and in my third trimester. Since then i have...

Hi there, i was diagnosed with gallstones in may 2020. At the time i couldnt hav...

Bbbhddd

•3 years ago

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Please do not post photographs looking for diagnosis or interpretation

Admin have noticed more posts asking for interpretation of photographs. Whilst we do appreciate that people are worried , can we remind all members that this...

Admin have noticed more posts asking for interpretation of photographs. Whilst ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

about drinking smoothies

Hi i was just wondering if it is ok to drink smoothies with cirrhosis liver with skimmed milk fat free Greek yoghurt and fruit

Hi i was just wondering if it is ok to drink smoothies with cirrhosis liver with...

Sexy1971

•3 years ago

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Spider naevi ? Living in fear.

Hi, Long story here but I really need some advice I’m a 38 female with a history of heavy drinking and smoking. When I was 22 I noticed a few what I thought...

Hi, Long story here but I really need some advice I’m a 38 female with a history...

Leo1845

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Angiogenesis? Anyone familiar with this process during liver disease?

Currently experiencing more blood vessels appearing in my hands and feet. Researched a few things that indicate some concerning things regarding possible tumor...

Currently experiencing more blood vessels appearing in my hands and feet. Resear...

Jowheeler84

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Pre with abnormal menstrual bleeding

Hi I'm pre for the last 2 1/2 years and post menopause. Does anyone having or had sudden breakthrough bleeding with dull ache. I've had it for the last month...

Hi I'm pre for the last 2 1/2 years and post menopause. Does anyone having or h...

Samgaz

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Vaccine efficacy in Cirrhosis

How effective are the vaccines for people with cirrhosis? I am assuming that since your liver is not as effective at providing immunity, even with the...

How effective are the vaccines for people with cirrhosis? I am assuming that si...

White-pine

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Gilbert’s Syndrome!

Well after months of worry I’ve had confirmation that I carry the Gilbert’s syndrome gene. My US and MRCP was clear of any cirrhosis. They do want me to still...

Well after months of worry I’ve had confirmation that I carry the Gilbert’s synd...

Hhhhhggggg

•3 years ago

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Milk thistle??

Does anyone else on here take milk thistle? I recently started taking milk thistle it sits well with me no side effects i.e - nausea, allergic reactions (rash...

Does anyone else on here take milk thistle? I recently started taking milk thist...

Dan2434

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Import Prednisolone query

I have been prescribed prednisone, on the packet itstates 6 to be taken daily before or after food. I have been given no further instructions from my...

I have been prescribed prednisone, on the packet itstates 6 to be taken daily be...

jazzgirl80

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for April 2021

At last.....

Anxious wait for Liver Biopsy

Lack of sleep on Prednisolone

Help

New test for Livers?

An update on fibroscan and some gentle advice to others who, like me became a victim of Dr Google!!

Newsletter

High GGT and ALT, just had an ultrasound.

PBC Fibroscan

To see if any other members have been contacted in the past before your next appointment,it says it’s for a scan ?

Liver pain?

Feeling cold but normal temperature

Bloods results,Drs appointment.

ELF results

Help for partners of cirrhosis patients

Fibro scan

Fatty liver

Explaining transplant to our 5 year old daughter

More spider veins appearing

Struggling with Cryptogenic cirrhosis and diet.

Still waiting for gallbladder removal

Please do not post photographs looking for diagnosis or interpretation

about drinking smoothies

Spider naevi ? Living in fear.

Angiogenesis? Anyone familiar with this process during liver disease?

Pre with abnormal menstrual bleeding

Vaccine efficacy in Cirrhosis

Gilbert’s Syndrome!

Milk thistle??

Import Prednisolone query

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