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Day 8 and hubby is still alcohol free

Hubby still has tremors, which the alcohol nurse thinks should have stopped by now? What do you guys think? However hubby is now worried that it might not be...

Hubby still has tremors, which the alcohol nurse thinks should have stopped by n...

mumof3girls

•3 years ago

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Dealing with fatigue?

Hi everyone. I know this may sound trivial but it is a side effect of ESLD that I hope to manage better. I eat healthily and exercise as much as I can and...

Hi everyone. I know this may sound trivial but it is a side effect of ESLD tha...

Hey___

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Cholesterol

Is cholesterol usually high or low with cirrhosis?

Worrysome1

•3 years ago

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Pain

I have pain in my right rib cage. I’m concerned it’s related to my liver. It feels tender on the actually rib cage. How do I know if it’s my liver causing...

I have pain in my right rib cage. I’m concerned it’s related to my liver. It f...

Watersk

•3 years ago

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Is the Kpa from a shearwave elastography the same as the Kpa from a fibroscan?

Hi all, I had a shear wave elastography of the liver. Kpa 7.8. My ultrasound said increased echogenicity and mildly in creased exotexture. Does anyone know if...

Hi all, I had a shear wave elastography of the liver. Kpa 7.8. My ultrasound sai...

Kettl

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Which blood tests should I be asking for.

Hi everyone. I have a question re blood tests. I did manage to get my results from a couple of months ago and have been trying to understand them. I will...

Hi everyone. I have a question re blood tests. I did manage to get my results ...

Blue-shade

•3 years ago

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This research about the origins of NAFLD may be of interest

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jun/20/children-of-obese-mums-at-higher-risk-of-fatty-liver-disease-study?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jun/20/children-of-obese-mums-at-higher...

AmericanDemocrat

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Diet for fatty liver?

After a bad relapse with alcohol my blood numbers had all gotten raised again, the doctors did tests and say while they are coming down and I don't have...

After a bad relapse with alcohol my blood numbers had all gotten raised again, t...

Vladimirberkov

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Burning sensation on skin.

Does your liver problems at this stage mainly fatty liver/enlarged liver, cause your skin to feel like it’s burning and does the burning feeling move around...

Does your liver problems at this stage mainly fatty liver/enlarged liver, cause...

Seoe

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Liver disease and diabetes

It’s been 16 months since hubby was diagnosed with cirrhosis. No booze since that day. He was always a healthy eater and exercised daily. His LFTs have all...

It’s been 16 months since hubby was diagnosed with cirrhosis. No booze since tha...

MississaugaLiver

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Drinking and liver

I am reading a lot of posts here and people honestly admit their drinking. But what is drinking. Before January 2021 I would have a glass of red wine every day...

I am reading a lot of posts here and people honestly admit their drinking. But w...

Hidden

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Weight and fatty liver

I wonder if there are people here that are not overweight and have fatty liver.

Hidden

•3 years ago

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End Stage Liver Cirrhosis PBC/Alcohol/Fatty Liver

My husband has end stage liver cirrhosis and he doesn’t have many symptoms at all..How long does it take to develop severe symptoms? I am worried everyday...

My husband has end stage liver cirrhosis and he doesn’t have many symptoms at al...

Hidden

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Covid Vaccine and Elevated ALT

I received my second Covid shot and experienced fever, chills, headache and exhaustion. Nine days after I got the second vaccine dose I had a blood test. My...

I received my second Covid shot and experienced fever, chills, headache and exha...

Sterlingthecat

•3 years ago

4 Replies

NASH Trial

Hi everyone, 3 years since my last post so I thought I would update you all. So no real changes in how I feel ( still refereeing football) and feeling well....

Hi everyone, 3 years since my last post so I thought I would update you all. So ...

Robboref

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Why is liver disease kept off tv

Hi guys the real reason alcohol related liver disease is kept off TV is the government won't allow it. There's another epidemic on the way. Rising deaths from...

Hi guys the real reason alcohol related liver disease is kept off TV is the gove...

CHRISR999

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Fibroscan results

Hi I had my Fibroscan yesterday, the lovely gentleman who did it said I should be very happy with 5.3, I have lots comments on here regarding CAP scores, he...

Hi I had my Fibroscan yesterday, the lovely gentleman who did it said I should b...

Airgirl

•3 years ago

4 Replies

6 month update

Hi all I wrote about 6 months ago after being ill and going a&e and later finding out my liver was borderline cirrhosis due to NAFLD. Today I went to the...

Hi all I wrote about 6 months ago after being ill and going a&e and later findin...

Jaygee87

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Struggling to get diagnosed and told no to being referred to a liver clinic.

Hi I am new here and have been reading all the posts I can over the last few days. I really need help and my GP flat out refuses to offer any because the last...

Hi I am new here and have been reading all the posts I can over the last few day...

Blue-shade

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Liver donation live donor

Hello beautiful people, I want to ask a question. Can my mom be a living liver donor to me. She is 0 blood type, I am B. What are other compatility...

Hello beautiful people, I want to ask a question. Can my mom be a living liver ...

Motik

•3 years ago

19 Replies

HE, esld, TIPPS, seizures and now driving again

My ex ( who I have cared for since his diagnosis 4 yrs ago as he has nobody else), has esld due to alcohol. His licence was revoked by DVLA two years ago due...

My ex ( who I have cared for since his diagnosis 4 yrs ago as he has nobody else...

blondebombshell

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Propranolol & cirrhosis

I've been taking propranolol for 8 years since I had ruptured varices several years ago. My liver tests have remained compensated and I'm in great health. I've...

I've been taking propranolol for 8 years since I had ruptured varices several ye...

acjb007

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Ggt keeps elevating since February

In February my GGT was 47 In April after gallblader removed- 90 In May - 124. In June 132. ALT and ALP are s slightly elevated too. My gastroenterologist...

In February my GGT was 47 In April after gallblader removed- 90 In May - 124. In...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Do I or Don't I

Hello, I am fairly new to this forum, I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis due to Alcohol and the results of the MRI scan show a mass of nodules. What I am...

Hello, I am fairly new to this forum, I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis due t...

Cazza_BDA

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Fibroscan result 7.9

Hi all, I am updating anyone following my story. I had a clear ultrasound and bloods ok except MCV96L and phosphate low. I have still been feeling very unwell....

Hi all, I am updating anyone following my story. I had a clear ultrasound and bl...

Kettl

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Wondering how long the process of endoscopies and banding can last . Any of your knowledge would be great thanks .

Hi all ! I’ve had cirrhosis for 5 years was diagnosed with decompensated liver but stopped drinking alcohol straight away and then have been compensated...

Hi all ! I’ve had cirrhosis for 5 years was diagnosed with decompensated liver ...

Lilliebell

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Advice about drinking with fatty liver.

Had CT 1/19 and US 2/21. All unremarkable liver. Had CT 5/21 for something else and showed enlarged fatty liver after 3 month binge. Labs slightly elevated....

Had CT 1/19 and US 2/21. All unremarkable liver. Had CT 5/21 for something else ...

Jbsil1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Please help. I'm new here

Ultrasound results show a coarse echo texture in keeping with cirrhotic changes. Does this mean I definitely have cirrhosis?

Ultrasound results show a coarse echo texture in keeping with cirrhotic changes....

Robinson123

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Liver transplant

Hi my dad is 67 and a diabetic he was diagnosed with liver disease in April of this year and is in the process of scan after scan. He has passed the heart and...

Hi my dad is 67 and a diabetic he was diagnosed with liver disease in April of t...

Audi123

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Liver pain - how long?

Hi Everyone I'm a 48 year old male who was a heavy drinker from the age of around 26 to 45 when it came to a head and I stopped. I seperated from my kids' mum...

Hi Everyone I'm a 48 year old male who was a heavy drinker from the age of aroun...

sdk1138

•3 years ago

38 Replies

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All posts for June 2021

Day 8 and hubby is still alcohol free

Dealing with fatigue?

Cholesterol

Pain

Is the Kpa from a shearwave elastography the same as the Kpa from a fibroscan?

Which blood tests should I be asking for.

This research about the origins of NAFLD may be of interest

Diet for fatty liver?

Burning sensation on skin.

Liver disease and diabetes

Drinking and liver

Weight and fatty liver

End Stage Liver Cirrhosis PBC/Alcohol/Fatty Liver

Covid Vaccine and Elevated ALT

NASH Trial

Why is liver disease kept off tv

Fibroscan results

6 month update

Struggling to get diagnosed and told no to being referred to a liver clinic.

Liver donation live donor

HE, esld, TIPPS, seizures and now driving again

Propranolol & cirrhosis

Ggt keeps elevating since February

Do I or Don't I

Fibroscan result 7.9

Wondering how long the process of endoscopies and banding can last . Any of your knowledge would be great thanks .

Advice about drinking with fatty liver.

Please help. I'm new here

Liver transplant

Liver pain - how long?

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