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Liver transplant

Hi everyone. I had a phone call early morning today for liver transplant, I’m going now but so worried and terrified.

Hi everyone. I had a phone call early morning today for liver transplant, I’m go...

Rose2000

•3 years ago

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Hubby update, saw Hepatology Registrar

Hubby was very shocked at what she said. Hubby had a CT scan recently, it shows the lymph nodes in his lungs are stable, they are about 12mm in size. His...

Hubby was very shocked at what she said. Hubby had a CT scan recently, it shows...

mumof3girls

•3 years ago

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ALT High - how long till it comes down?

How long does it take (on average, I know everyone is different) to bring down liver enzymes (high ALT)? I had my blood work done on April 30th and having...

How long does it take (on average, I know everyone is different) to bring down l...

Angelino123

•3 years ago

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Fatty liver and enlarged spleen

I had my results back form my ultersound today and shows i have fatty liver witch doctor wasnt to concerned about that says it common in people with diabetes...

I had my results back form my ultersound today and shows i have fatty liver wit...

PeppyPo

•3 years ago

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New here.....

Hi. I'm from the U.S.. Not xpat, just looking for ascites forums and came across BLT. Just found out about my ascites a couple months ago. Got banded then they...

Hi. I'm from the U.S.. Not xpat, just looking for ascites forums and came across...

FLgirl0722

•3 years ago

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Liver Transplant assessment? any experience.. Fluid in pleural cavity ? Blood clot ?

Hello everyone, so my dad is in the middle of Liver Transplant assessment. So confusing. A social worker asked me if i was willing to stay with my dad to help...

Hello everyone, so my dad is in the middle of Liver Transplant assessment. So co...

alcoholicFATHERsad

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Hi all hope you are well, I've been to have my varices banded all 6 of them, does anyone have any tips I thank goodness had sedation,

Hi all hope you are well, I've been to have my varices banded all 6 of them, does anyone have any tips feel so sore, I thank goodness had sedation,

Hi all hope you are well, I've been to have my varices banded all 6 of them, doe...

Tia2021

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Frustrated!!!

I finally got an appointment with the GI doctor that my family doctor referred me too but the first appointment available is not until August. Very frustrated...

I finally got an appointment with the GI doctor that my family doctor referred m...

M106989

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Anxious

I’m having a tough day today . I thought I’d have my mri results today and have tried to ring the secretary but her phone rings out . I’ve even thought that...

I’m having a tough day today . I thought I’d have my mri results today and have ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Liver disease and sushi/fish

Hello! I have seen people mention not eating sushi or fish such as tuna because of the Mercury. My consultant never informed me of this being an issue when we...

Hello! I have seen people mention not eating sushi or fish such as tuna because...

Jaygee87

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Not sure I want to carry on

Hi, it's more than 3 months since I started having symptoms & things seem to be getting worse. I've had a uti for months which isn't responding to antibiotics,...

Hi, it's more than 3 months since I started having symptoms & things seem to be ...

nerd1

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Morning

Good morning all. How is everyone doing? Not sure where everyone is but whats the weather like where everyone is?Think we had our summer for 2 days. Sun shone...

Good morning all. How is everyone doing? Not sure where everyone is but whats th...

lyn3

•3 years ago

15 Replies

No hospital appointments

I was referred to gastro at local hospital in April. Constant daily pain in upper right abdomen and elevated bloods and very slightly enlarged liver and...

I was referred to gastro at local hospital in April. Constant daily pain in uppe...

Seoe

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Driving me mad!

Hello, my name is Alec. I've been diagnosed with end stage cirrhosis and need a liver transplant. I'm struggling to sleep. I'm really restless and itch like...

Hello, my name is Alec. I've been diagnosed with end stage cirrhosis and need a ...

Nevergivup

•3 years ago

4 Replies

One Major Side Effect of Drinking Alcohol If You're Overweight, New Study Says

Saw this article and thought I'd share. . . Alcohol is an undeniably mixed bag when it comes to your health. While the occasional glass of red wine may have a...

Saw this article and thought I'd share. . . Alcohol is an undeniably mixed bag ...

JennerLayne

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Normal AST but high ALT, ALP and GGT

Hi I recently had my lfts checked and my ALT was 191, ALP was 175 and GGT was 92. Had another blood test to check AST which came back normal at 22. I found...

Hi I recently had my lfts checked and my ALT was 191, ALP was 175 and GGT was 9...

Hsia

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Gallbaldder Polyps

Hi I've recently been for an ultrasound scan after having abdominal pain and was told I had a polyp in my gallbaldder. I was just wondering if anyone knew if a...

Hi I've recently been for an ultrasound scan after having abdominal pain and was...

SteveGA

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Slightly elevated bilirubin?

So my husband has always enjoyed a drink, and like a lot of people that increased over the last year. Out of boredom more than anything. He never drank until...

So my husband has always enjoyed a drink, and like a lot of people that increase...

Mamastevens2008

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Protein Shakes.. Are they safe for the Liver and Kidneys?

I joined a gym today and was wondering if it is safe to have a whey protein shake after workouts? Will it put extra strain on my liver? Anyone with experience...

I joined a gym today and was wondering if it is safe to have a whey protein shak...

idyllic420

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Fibroscan date

Finally got a date for my fibroscan 20th of August, wow a long time still. On the 21st of June I have a telephonic consultation with a urologist to discuss...

Finally got a date for my fibroscan 20th of August, wow a long time still. On...

Woodi

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Any yoga advice for fatty liver?

Hello folks. Any yoga advice for people with liver problems?

Hidden

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Worried about ALT, why is it going up

My Alt results have gone up from 204 to 257, I'm on 15g. I'm unsure why. I am tapering last blood test 2 weeks ago. It initially went down from 500 to 204,...

My Alt results have gone up from 204 to 257, I'm on 15g. I'm unsure why. I am ta...

jazzgirl80

•3 years ago

1 Reply

MRI said the liver is normal, how come elevated liver enzymes?

Hello folks. After the Gallagher surgery I had pain and MRI was done. Liver is normal, no bile ducts blockage . Why do I feel sick 2.5 months after tge...

Hello folks. After the Gallagher surgery I had pain and MRI was done. Liver is n...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Really bad day today after feeling semi human yesterday. Is it normal?..

Hi everyone, I and still learning about my condition which is why I have posted a couple of times recently. I did get some positive feedback after my...

Hi everyone, I and still learning about my condition which is why I have posted ...

Hey___

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Worried

Can some please explain these results to me just had a ultersound and i feel like they seen somthing on the scan am so worried i have PBC .. or this results...

Can some please explain these results to me just had a ultersound and i feel lik...

PeppyPo

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Advice on best testing

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD, and like many i dont fit the bill, I am not overweight, have a healthy diet and I am fit, have not had a drink in a couple of...

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD, and like many i dont fit the bill, I am not ov...

Ruggerhead

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for June 2021

Liver transplant

Hubby update, saw Hepatology Registrar

ALT High - how long till it comes down?

Fatty liver and enlarged spleen

New here.....

Liver Transplant assessment? any experience.. Fluid in pleural cavity ? Blood clot ?

Hi all hope you are well, I've been to have my varices banded all 6 of them, does anyone have any tips I thank goodness had sedation,

Frustrated!!!

Anxious

Liver disease and sushi/fish

Not sure I want to carry on

Morning

No hospital appointments

Driving me mad!

One Major Side Effect of Drinking Alcohol If You're Overweight, New Study Says

Normal AST but high ALT, ALP and GGT

Gallbaldder Polyps

Slightly elevated bilirubin?

Protein Shakes.. Are they safe for the Liver and Kidneys?

Fibroscan date

Any yoga advice for fatty liver?

Worried about ALT, why is it going up

MRI said the liver is normal, how come elevated liver enzymes?

Really bad day today after feeling semi human yesterday. Is it normal?..

Worried

Advice on best testing

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