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Help please

Hi everyone. Hoping for some help. My dad has been in hospital for 3 weeks. He has had 2 bleeds on the brain which have stopped. His main issue is...

Hi everyone. Hoping for some help. My dad has been in hospital for 3 weeks. He ...

Desperada1

•2 years ago

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undiagnosed liver pain

I am straggling with a liver pain for the last four months. I also have dry eyes and moth , light stool sometimes, and sleeping disorder. i did two us scans...

I am straggling with a liver pain for the last four months. I also have dry eyes...

dangabiz

•2 years ago

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Brother finally lost the battle

My brother finally lost the battle to his addiction and this terrible disease in the early hours this morning. I take comfort in knowing he is no longer...

My brother finally lost the battle to his addiction and this terrible disease in...

Jag9380

•2 years ago

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Best/ worst foods for the liver

I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing advice on what you’ve been told to eat and drink that’s good for the liver and also things to avoid please.

I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing advice on what you’ve been told to ...

Ac16

•2 years ago

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Bovine Hydrolyzed Collagen

Is the above safe? I have AIH and was recommended this by a nutritionist.

Lilliana22

•2 years ago

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Gluthatione supplement tablets

Does anyone else take supplements for their liver condition? I am taking Gluthatione tablets which I think help, although this maybe be a 'placebo' effect....

Does anyone else take supplements for their liver condition? I am taking Gluth...

Iro1

•2 years ago

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Fibroscan

Hi all, I'm new to this, so this is my first post. I have just had a fibroscan via Synexus. They provided me with a print of the results and advised me to...

Hi all, I'm new to this, so this is my first post. I have just had a fibroscan v...

michaelcp55

•2 years ago

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Blood test results

Would anyone be worried about this results change? My Gp is happy their normal and doesn’t think I need further tests but I still think I have cirrhosis. Had...

Would anyone be worried about this results change? My Gp is happy their normal a...

Ac16

•2 years ago

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Alt level

Hi, I wonder if anyone can shed some light on a recent result I got. My ALT levels went from 16 last November 2020 to 25 in Novemebr 2021 and then 3 weeks...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can shed some light on a recent result I got. My ALT leve...

Fliss2556

•2 years ago

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Rehabilitation ward worries

Hi my dad has been in ICU for 19 days, 15 on a ventilator. Due to an oesophagus bleed. He has liver cirrhosis. Today he has been deemed well enough to go to...

Hi my dad has been in ICU for 19 days, 15 on a ventilator. Due to an oesophagus ...

Emmyn91

•2 years ago

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Hepatic Encephalopathy with F1 Fibrosis?

Hi, is it possible to experience Hepatic Encephalopathy with F1 Fibrosis? Here's my backstory.. I'm ashamed to admit I was a daily drinker for approx 20 years...

Hi, is it possible to experience Hepatic Encephalopathy with F1 Fibrosis? Here's...

Ad45

•2 years ago

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How long have we got? I just need info and experiences please

Hey all, I've come on here because I'd like some more info on liver failure and the helpline isn't open until Monday so I'm hoping you guys can help? My 93...

Hey all, I've come on here because I'd like some more info on liver failure and ...

Bim16

•2 years ago

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is my eye yellow or i’m just overthinking?

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sandro790

•2 years ago

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Look after you guts

Probably not new news here to most...but looking after your guts seems to be a big part of helping your liver. The article below is very long and full of long...

Probably not new news here to most...but looking after your guts seems to be a b...

Whyt

•2 years ago

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Scan Results

I have just received my scan results, having to push to get the results from the surgeon. The Fibroscan returned a reading of 23.4 kPa. The cause for my...

I have just received my scan results, having to push to get the results from the...

Mick1414

•2 years ago

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Moved Brother to Hospice

My brother was finally stable enough to be moved out of ICU to Hospice. Unfortunately his body has no more fight in him. His liver function is virtually zero...

My brother was finally stable enough to be moved out of ICU to Hospice. Unfortu...

Jag9380

•2 years ago

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Tipps procedure

Hello I had a liver tipp in December 2021. 3 weeks ago. I am going for a drain tomorrow which I was told to expect. The build up of fluid has decreased, but...

Hello I had a liver tipp in December 2021. 3 weeks ago. I am going for a drain...

Chalfont116

•2 years ago

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Liver disease

Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with liver disease I saw a consultant in November and bloods were not good and results from fibroscan taken in April was 8.6kpa...

Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with liver disease I saw a consultant in Novembe...

Janden12

•2 years ago

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Can cirrhosis come and go? Should I be receiving 6 month scans?

I was diagnosed with NAFLD a few years ago, I had a traumatic episode where I experienced an episode of cirrhosis like 'symptoms' which led to me attempting to...

I was diagnosed with NAFLD a few years ago, I had a traumatic episode where I ex...

Iro1

•2 years ago

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Worries over vaccine

Just wondering what are peoples experiences with getting jabbed with cirrhosis?

Just wondering what are peoples experiences with getting jabbed with cirrhosis? ...

acjb007

•2 years ago

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Ct scan show cirrhosis?

I’ve been seen by colorectal today due to abdominal pain and issues with my bowels...had worries about my liver but lfts are normal (stopped drinking now). The...

I’ve been seen by colorectal today due to abdominal pain and issues with my bowe...

Ac16

•2 years ago

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Advagraf

Down to 0.5 daily. Trough generally 1.4 - 1.8 after 32 hours yet LFT bloods pristine!. Well chuffed!

Down to 0.5 daily. Trough generally 1.4 - 1.8 after 32 hours yet LFT bloods pris...

Geordiemac

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Decompensated to compensated

How can you tell your liver has become compensated after being decompensated? A scan? Blood test? What physical changes do you notice? I'm interested to know...

How can you tell your liver has become compensated after being decompensated? A ...

Betty_Blue

•2 years ago

17 Replies

More hope

Novartis Announces Agreement With Alnylam for Liver Therapy (Bloomberg) -- Agreement to bring Alnylam’s proprietary siRNA technology to bear on liver target...

Novartis Announces Agreement With Alnylam for Liver Therapy (Bloomberg) -- Agree...

Whyt

•2 years ago

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Alfa pump

Has anyone had any experience with the alfa pump, is it available on the NHS or privately, many thanks.

Has anyone had any experience with the alfa pump, is it available on the NHS or ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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PBC prognosis

Hi, I was diagnosed with pbc around a year ago. I'm on urso and my blood levels are now normal. I know it isn't possible to say, but is there a chance that I...

Hi, I was diagnosed with pbc around a year ago. I'm on urso and my blood levels ...

lizzybeebee2003

•2 years ago

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Symptoms

What were your symptoms of cirrhosis and liver cancer? Please answer.

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Platelets..

Does anyone,in the context of compensated cirrhosis,what the platelets going up is indicative of?

Does anyone,in the context of compensated cirrhosis,what the platelets going up ...

deanw41

•2 years ago

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Liver Cirrhosis - late ultrasound scans

Who has experienced late hospital appointments for liver ultrasound scan tests since the outbreak of COVID in 2019? I am constantly worried about not...

Who has experienced late hospital appointments for liver ultrasound scan tests ...

chicoliver505

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Update on hubby 05/01/2022

The most important think to tell you is that hubby has now been sober since 13/06/2021 🥳 The last time I posted, I was talking about our proposed cruise at...

The most important think to tell you is that hubby has now been sober since 13/0...

mumof3girls

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for January 2022

Help please

undiagnosed liver pain

Brother finally lost the battle

Best/ worst foods for the liver

Bovine Hydrolyzed Collagen

Gluthatione supplement tablets

Fibroscan

Blood test results

Alt level

Rehabilitation ward worries

Hepatic Encephalopathy with F1 Fibrosis?

How long have we got? I just need info and experiences please

is my eye yellow or i’m just overthinking?

Look after you guts

Scan Results

Moved Brother to Hospice

Tipps procedure

Liver disease

Can cirrhosis come and go? Should I be receiving 6 month scans?

Worries over vaccine

Ct scan show cirrhosis?

Advagraf

Decompensated to compensated

More hope

Alfa pump

PBC prognosis

Symptoms

Platelets..

Liver Cirrhosis - late ultrasound scans

Update on hubby 05/01/2022

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