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Worried about liver

Hi I have been binge drinking virtually every day for several years. I have depression and anxiety(I know alcohol doesn’t help). 3 acute pancreatitis attacks...

Hi I have been binge drinking virtually every day for several years. I have dep...

AJR1

•3 years ago

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Fibroscan or ELF

Hi I am going to get a test. My doctor suggested to do after 1 year when I was diagnosed. its around 8 months and I am getting little impatient. Please suggest...

Hi I am going to get a test. My doctor suggested to do after 1 year when I was d...

amitc23

•3 years ago

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Doctor read results of ct scan as follows but not qualified to interpret

My doctor read me my ct scan results but is not qualified to explain them he says but he takes from it it's not sinister something about lymph nodes are nodule...

My doctor read me my ct scan results but is not qualified to explain them he say...

Tommy62

•3 years ago

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Questran

I have just been prescribed questran by my consultant for extreme itching. Was wondering if anyone else had been prescribed this medication for the same...

I have just been prescribed questran by my consultant for extreme itching. Was ...

wilmawemyss

•3 years ago

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No appointment with my consultant

Not sure why i’ve not been asked to see my consultant on my six month check, Had ultrasound and bloods, Is this normal? would of thought i’d been told i’m not...

Not sure why i’ve not been asked to see my consultant on my six month check, Had...

Sqwarks

•3 years ago

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Alcoholic experiencing liver tenderness and random pains yet ultrasound and bloods do not indicate cirrhosis.

I’ve had shoulder pain, random liver pains and occasionally my lower right rib cage is tender to even touch. I explained my concerns to my doctor, had blood...

I’ve had shoulder pain, random liver pains and occasionally my lower right rib c...

Marleythecat

•3 years ago

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Eye condition

Hi all, Long story. I had serious surgical complications a few years back and had to be vein fed - developed gallstones and very high liver enzymes. I had...

Hi all, Long story. I had serious surgical complications a few years back and h...

Groundhog

•3 years ago

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Happy

Made it this far !!

Foxdud

•3 years ago

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Amazing update 9 months on

Start of the year after getting tinnitus - that led to blood tests and general checks which found (unrelated) issues with my liver and a fibroscan score of 21...

Start of the year after getting tinnitus - that led to blood tests and general c...

Cilla712

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Where's Laura?

Has she left this forum?

Roy1955

•3 years ago

35 Replies

MUM WITH ASCITIES

hi there Hope everyone is ok My mum has ESLD and the past couple of times she has been for a drain she has got a really bad cough. It’s not covid as tested....

hi there Hope everyone is ok My mum has ESLD and the past couple of times she h...

Toffegirl

•3 years ago

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Do you live in the East Midlands or West Midlands and have had a liver procedure cancelled or delayed due to COVID-19? A regional TV broadcaster is looking...

Do you live in the East Midlands or West Midlands and have had a liver procedur...

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•3 years ago

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Tattoo Inks ?

I asked my consultant if I could get another tattoo, he said I could but I had to avoid certain inks. He is doing some research into this and has asked his...

I asked my consultant if I could get another tattoo, he said I could but I had t...

joeburger

•3 years ago

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Rough Day

Have gallstones no consultation after MRI GP practise let me go out the door after blood test without a doctor to see me despite my concerns and physical......

Have gallstones no consultation after MRI GP practise let me go out the door aft...

Riche

•3 years ago

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Quick question about prescriptions

Hi all, Does anyone know if my partner should be exempt from prescription fees as he's on the LT waiting list? Not easy to find on NHS sites. Thanks, K 😊

Hi all, Does anyone know if my partner should be exempt from prescription fees ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Aches and back pain

I have cirrhosis of the liver. Been a heavy drinker for past 30 years and finding my recovery harder and harder. I have lots of aches and pains, constant...

I have cirrhosis of the liver. Been a heavy drinker for past 30 years and findi...

wilmawemyss

•3 years ago

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6 month check ups

I am beginning to wonder if the 6 month check ups are worthwhile (for me) Only thing to come from them so far is Dr saying I must inform DVLA and possibly...

I am beginning to wonder if the 6 month check ups are worthwhile (for me) Only ...

Roy1955

•3 years ago

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Mesentric and SMV Thrombosis

Hi has anybody had these problems, I have been diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis four years ago and suffer from the normal complications that go with it,...

Hi has anybody had these problems, I have been diagnosed with decompensated cirr...

Astro2020

•3 years ago

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Advice

Hi I have always had deranged levels with my liver 2017 biopsy said zero negative AIH started prednisone numbers didnt change much ...pain in right side but...

Hi I have always had deranged levels with my liver 2017 biopsy said zero negati...

Fee63

•3 years ago

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I was wondering if anyone else has suffered with severe itching due to cirrhosis of the liver. It is affecting my quality of life badly

Severe itching

wilmawemyss

•3 years ago

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Diagnosed with NAFLD but scan say differently

I was diagnosed last year - I asked for another ELF test which showed I had gone from moderate to severe - but scan says I don’t show any signs of fatty liver...

I was diagnosed last year - I asked for another ELF test which showed I had gone...

Tiaday

•3 years ago

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Worried secretary wont give me results

Very worried got a ct scan done couple of weeks ago finally got through to consultants secretary it was a waste of time said she cant give me results even...

Very worried got a ct scan done couple of weeks ago finally got through to consu...

Tommy62

•3 years ago

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Stage 3 liver disease

I have been diagnosed with stage 3 liver fibrosis non smoker or drinker. Also have Barrett’s oesophagus with gave. Not overweight and female. Just in shock ....

I have been diagnosed with stage 3 liver fibrosis non smoker or drinker. Also ha...

Researchfreak

•3 years ago

19 Replies

How reliable is an ultrasound for detecting alcoholic liver cirrhosis?

Hello, anyone here to help me understand Am a 25 year old male, been drinking heavily for the past 10 years, until 7 months ago when I developed skin itching,...

Hello, anyone here to help me understand Am a 25 year old male, been drinking h...

African1

•3 years ago

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Liver - More Tests?

Morning everyone - I’m a 39 year old, thin, non drinker. Over the past 7 years I have had numerous liver symptoms with little diagnosis. I itch (feet and...

Morning everyone - I’m a 39 year old, thin, non drinker. Over the past 7 years I...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Autoimmune hepatitis to Advanced Liver Cirrhosis

My name is Vinolia I was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis in 2006. I have recently visited my dr and did a fibroscan and I was on 22 . I'm a bit scared...

My name is Vinolia I was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis in 2006. I have re...

Vinolia

•3 years ago

1 Reply

When do you stop tests?

When do you just stop testing and doing scans? I’ve had slightled raised enzymes for years a battery of tests show mowing ct scan ultrasound endoscopy all done...

When do you just stop testing and doing scans? I’ve had slightled raised enzymes...

mtk0925

•3 years ago

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Newly wobbly liver, or at least I hope so, on the basis of; if it is still wobbling things can't be that bad.

Hello Liver People, I have just found out that I too am a liver person. When I went to join the BLT (the irony of this also being a bacon sandwich does not...

Hello Liver People, I have just found out that I too am a liver person. When I w...

MrsGif

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Pale stools and elevated ALT after Covid

Is it possible to have Pale stools after Covid and Elevated ALT?

LynnB72

•3 years ago

6 Replies

So, why shouldn’t I be allowed to drive if I have Hepatic Encephalopathy?

I have just put together a short video illustrating the dangers of driving with HE. So, Why shouldn’t people who have been diagnosed with having Hepatic...

I have just put together a short video illustrating the dangers of driving with ...

Richard-Allen

•3 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for September 2021

Worried about liver

Fibroscan or ELF

Doctor read results of ct scan as follows but not qualified to interpret

Questran

No appointment with my consultant

Alcoholic experiencing liver tenderness and random pains yet ultrasound and bloods do not indicate cirrhosis.

Eye condition

Happy

Amazing update 9 months on

Where's Laura?

MUM WITH ASCITIES

*** Media volunteer request ***

Tattoo Inks ?

Rough Day

Quick question about prescriptions

Aches and back pain

6 month check ups

Mesentric and SMV Thrombosis

Advice

I was wondering if anyone else has suffered with severe itching due to cirrhosis of the liver. It is affecting my quality of life badly

Diagnosed with NAFLD but scan say differently

Worried secretary wont give me results

Stage 3 liver disease

How reliable is an ultrasound for detecting alcoholic liver cirrhosis?

Liver - More Tests?

Autoimmune hepatitis to Advanced Liver Cirrhosis

When do you stop tests?

Newly wobbly liver, or at least I hope so, on the basis of; if it is still wobbling things can't be that bad.

Pale stools and elevated ALT after Covid

So, why shouldn’t I be allowed to drive if I have Hepatic Encephalopathy?

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