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Prednisolone drop

I’m on maintenance dose prednisone for AIH and I’m wondering wether I could safely drop slowly of course to come off steriods completely been on them 13 years,...

I’m on maintenance dose prednisone for AIH and I’m wondering wether I could safe...

Eternity6

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Lesion detected

I have hemochromatosis and cirrhosis. I just had my 6 month visit and left feeling very positive, due to diet changes and phlebotomy my iron levels are managed...

I have hemochromatosis and cirrhosis. I just had my 6 month visit and left feeli...

Ihavebigfeet

•3 years ago

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Awaiting results, going insane 🙈😢

I recently had a ultrasound as I’ve been feeling awful... the lovely lady said to call for results as I have yet the receptionist had said I can’t get a call...

I recently had a ultrasound as I’ve been feeling awful... the lovely lady said t...

JMG24

•3 years ago

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fatigue

Hi I have PBC (primary biliary cholangitis). I work full time and i'm really struggling with fatigue. I could literally fall asleep at my desk sometimes. I...

Hi I have PBC (primary biliary cholangitis). I work full time and i'm really str...

Christinarose

•3 years ago

15 Replies

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Drs have confirmed they only had 1 reference for elf 10.5 above is fibrosis anything below none at all, which is why they said mine was normal, after I raised...

Drs have confirmed they only had 1 reference for elf 10.5 above is fibrosis anyt...

Poe2012

•3 years ago

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Spinal injections

Hello all, In addition to NASH i am bit unlucky in getting into troubles with spine which causes chronic pain. My spinal consultant does not offer spinal...

Hello all, In addition to NASH i am bit unlucky in getting into troubles with sp...

Finn-Marko

•3 years ago

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Raised Gamma GT - won’t come down despite no alcohol

Hello I am hoping there will be people here who have some expertise and able to advise me further if possible. I have had several repeated blood tests where my...

Hello I am hoping there will be people here who have some expertise and able to ...

Benfield22

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Wind and medication

I know it may seem trivial to some but I believe it’s a mix of all the medication I’m on , I get a lot of wind and gas , I don’t want to be crude here but it...

I know it may seem trivial to some but I believe it’s a mix of all the medicatio...

Pitmaster1

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Advice

Hi guys I got cirrhosis and ibs.my sachets of vsl#3 probiotics come back today as my liver consultant told me to try them.im reading alot online and keeps...

Hi guys I got cirrhosis and ibs.my sachets of vsl#3 probiotics come back today a...

Miles7

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Colonoscopy worried

I feel really unwell I’ve passed what I can only describe as a flesh poop mixed with blood very large is this normal hospital no answer phone atm will keep...

I feel really unwell I’ve passed what I can only describe as a flesh poop mixed ...

ezz2012

•3 years ago

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Night out

Well last night I went out for a meal the first time I’ve been out in that sort of environment since being sober (4 months ) nerves were kicking in pre meal...

Well last night I went out for a meal the first time I’ve been out in that sort ...

Foxdud

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Cirrhosis and leg pains

I have been told I have cirrhosis of the liver due to autoimmune hepatitis and am experiencing a lot of discomfort with leg pains. Are there any remedies that...

I have been told I have cirrhosis of the liver due to autoimmune hepatitis and a...

109C32

•3 years ago

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Colonscopy

I had my colonoscopy today I’ve been diagnosed with unspecified irratable bowl disease they couldn’t decide if it is colitis or chrons but looking more like...

I had my colonoscopy today I’ve been diagnosed with unspecified irratable bowl d...

ezz2012

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Need advice with possible link or article?

So my step dad has Cirrhosis although never given a stage is is towards end stage as he had symptoms and other complications from it. He’s not touched alcohol...

So my step dad has Cirrhosis although never given a stage is is towards end stag...

Oneill0404

•3 years ago

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Raised liver tests

Hi peeps hope all keeping well for the first time in months my bloods are raising again 10 days ago alt 43 gamma 106 then started with all over itching bloods...

Hi peeps hope all keeping well for the first time in months my bloods are raisin...

Luca17

•3 years ago

1 Reply

PMing moderators

Good morning All, Hope you are all well. May I remind everyone that the correct process for reporting is via the report button. By sending a private message to...

Good morning All, Hope you are all well. May I remind everyone that the correct ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Cirrhosis compensated/on opiods and other pain killers

Hi there, i suffer with a good amount of pain in right upper quadrant area. Consultants ALL tell me it cant have pain. I have compensated cirrhosis. I suffer...

Hi there, i suffer with a good amount of pain in right upper quadrant area. Cons...

lighthouse123

•3 years ago

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Feel great but blood tests don’t show it

I have never felt as good as I do right now No aches or pains, feel and look great ( I think!) Blood tests are showing high bilirubin though MRI showed...

I have never felt as good as I do right now No aches or pains, feel and look gre...

KulG20

•3 years ago

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Sleep Drinker,!

I would just like to post that after a year of proving that I had a lot of poor care my voice is now going to be heard by the hospital trust regards my duty of...

I would just like to post that after a year of proving that I had a lot of poor ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Falling off wagon

Drinking again! So after 2 years sober fallen off wagon! What a pillock!

Dotandken

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Kidney issues post liver transplant

Hi I'm 1 year post liver transplant, but my kidneys seem to be taking a hit. My GFR is reducing at each blood test. It is now 39 and drops by about 5 every...

Hi I'm 1 year post liver transplant, but my kidneys seem to be taking a hit. My ...

TBSW

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Son has had raised LFT for over 18 months.

Hello. My Son (aged 16) has had raised Liver Function for over 18 moths, he had a scan and a shadow was showing but they said it wasn't of concern. But I am...

Hello. My Son (aged 16) has had raised Liver Function for over 18 moths, he had ...

LeftForLife

•3 years ago

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Can you get transplant on a second opinion ?

Wrong diagnosis ! My hubby got as far as going for t/p assessment which he passed, they wanted a right hand artery to heart stented then he would be listed,...

Wrong diagnosis ! My hubby got as far as going for t/p assessment which he passe...

Whitethorn

•3 years ago

7 Replies

recurrence Of Hepatic encephalopathy

Hi My relative had an episode of hepatic encephalopathy last year. He been put on medication and the lactose. However I am worried we are starting to see the...

Hi My relative had an episode of hepatic encephalopathy last year. He been put...

Albw

•3 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for August 2021

Prednisolone drop

Lesion detected

Awaiting results, going insane 🙈😢

fatigue

From Previous post

Spinal injections

Raised Gamma GT - won’t come down despite no alcohol

Wind and medication

Advice

Colonoscopy worried

Night out

Cirrhosis and leg pains

Colonscopy

Need advice with possible link or article?

Raised liver tests

PMing moderators

Cirrhosis compensated/on opiods and other pain killers

Feel great but blood tests don’t show it

Sleep Drinker,!

Falling off wagon

Kidney issues post liver transplant

Son has had raised LFT for over 18 months.

Can you get transplant on a second opinion ?

recurrence Of Hepatic encephalopathy

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