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ALT

Hi I’m new here so please excuse my ignorance. I had some routine blood tests done and they are all normal apart from slightly low haemoglobin and ALT was 61....

Hi I’m new here so please excuse my ignorance. I had some routine blood tests d...

Fortyoneandcounting

•2 years ago

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Deep Sleep

My wife is suffering with suspected Hepatic Encephalopathy and won't wake up, borderline between deep sleep and unconsciousness. Should I let her sleep a...

My wife is suffering with suspected Hepatic Encephalopathy and won't wake up, bo...

Starprincess

•2 years ago

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Weight gain

I have gaIned almost a stone in weight since Xmas. I haven’t changed my diet and have increased the exercise I do (3/4 miles/day). Has anyone else experienced...

I have gaIned almost a stone in weight since Xmas. I haven’t changed my diet and...

Ruby1960

•2 years ago

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Normal scans, mostly normal blood tests. Can you still have HE?

I have had abnormal LFTs for 2.5 years (that I know of - no tests before). Normal ultrasounds x4, normal HIDA, normal CT scan, normal fibroscans x2 showing F0...

I have had abnormal LFTs for 2.5 years (that I know of - no tests before). Norma...

LFTmystery

•2 years ago

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Post Hep C treatment .. what next?

Hi guys , Just wondering if anyone has any advice . I’m currently down to my last 5 days of zepatier treatment for hep C , bloods come back all good and in...

Hi guys , Just wondering if anyone has any advice . I’m currently down to my l...

MikeS-71

•2 years ago

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Cramp

Hi everyone just another question (I have lots that keep popping in my head sorry ) just this week my hubby as started getting cramp in his hands and legs...

Hi everyone just another question (I have lots that keep popping in my head sorr...

Lippy42

•2 years ago

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Appointment

My hubby has just got his first appointment through after being referred he has decompansated liver disease what happens at your first appointment with...

My hubby has just got his first appointment through after being referred he has ...

Lippy42

•2 years ago

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Question for all my fellow posts transplant recipients!!!

Hi guys, I need to ask this because it's bugging me. Each of you, how long did it take for you to recover from your transplants?. I'm getting mixed answers...

Hi guys, I need to ask this because it's bugging me. Each of you, how long did i...

Zukosmile07

•2 years ago

34 Replies

Blood results

Just had my blood results back all satisfactory so im happy with that😊 ,just wait to see consultant in april and see what happens happy friday all 🙂

Just had my blood results back all satisfactory so im happy with that😊 ,just wa...

Nalabanana

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Muscle pain

I have pbc, is it normal to have to painful joints, (knee, ankles in particular) seems like they're getting worse even though I've lost weight and exercise...

I have pbc, is it normal to have to painful joints, (knee, ankles in particular)...

Yeali4598

•2 years ago

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AIH LIVER DAMAGE

I had a DILI episode Dec 2020. Overnight in hospital. ALTs 2162. ALTs dropped to 135 & was normalising but went up to 372 in Mar 2021. Care was great. Got...

I had a DILI episode Dec 2020. Overnight in hospital. ALTs 2162. ALTs dropped to...

Bigbluemonkey

•2 years ago

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Sunshine on a rainy day ☀️

Morning everyone who hates liver disease.... grrrrrrrrr. Just saying what a nice day it is today and wishing everyone a good day because we all need...

Morning everyone who hates liver disease.... grrrrrrrrr. Just saying what a nice...

Zukosmile07

•2 years ago

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I have just been diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis . Why do I feel so ill?

I was admitted to hospital middle of December. Bloods all over the place. Liver biopsy confirmed AH my ultrasound showed dense liver and swollen on...

I was admitted to hospital middle of December. Bloods all over the place. Liver ...

Royal-vale

•2 years ago

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Gallstones

Hi , I’m experiencing bloating along with pain on my right side neck, shoulder and breast. And also under my right breast ribs. But no abdominal pain. This is...

Hi , I’m experiencing bloating along with pain on my right side neck, shoulder a...

Sharsri

•2 years ago

1 Reply

2nd blood results

So my son had his 2nd blood results back today and levels are still borderline not gone up not gone down. Worried again

So my son had his 2nd blood results back today and levels are still borderline n...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Sorry more questions....

My GP isn't very good and hasn't given me much information. I had a scan on 16th Jan which diagnosed gallstones, which I expected but also fatty liver, which I...

My GP isn't very good and hasn't given me much information. I had a scan on 16th...

Mrsd-l

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Rubbish few days

Hi as ive written before my last fibroscan has shown ive gone from f2 to f3 in 12 months ,i have an appointment to see a consultant in early April ,and my...

Hi as ive written before my last fibroscan has shown ive gone from f2 to f3 in 1...

Nalabanana

•2 years ago

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New and very scared

Hello I am a 40 year old woman who has been drinking half a liter a day for 2 years. One year ago normal blood tests and ultrasound. I have liver pain,...

Hello I am a 40 year old woman who has been drinking half a liter a day for 2 ye...

LCveryscared

•2 years ago

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How long does omeprazole take to work

My GP diagnosed GORD and commenced omeprazole 20mg daily 6 days ago. How long should it be before l feel better. The symptoms of GORD overlap with stomach...

My GP diagnosed GORD and commenced omeprazole 20mg daily 6 days ago. How long sh...

70sdiva

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Living with Acites

I am finding it so hard to live with the Ascites draining is increasing alarmingly fast only just over a week and he needed another drain any advice ??

I am finding it so hard to live with the Ascites draining is increasing alarming...

Robsar17

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Any advice

Hi I've joined this group for my hubby ste and also myself sue ..ste has decompansated alcohol liver disease since oct 21 He has ascites which is controlled...

Hi I've joined this group for my hubby ste and also myself sue ..ste has decom...

Lippy42

•2 years ago

15 Replies

A rarity!

Wow I've had the best night sleep for a long time....whoop! Straight through 😁. I feel amazing today. Had a chat with the 3 month post transplant nurse. She...

Wow I've had the best night sleep for a long time....whoop! Straight through 😁....

Zukosmile07

•2 years ago

27 Replies

For women

For people with cirrhosis I know they can bleed and bruise more easily. Has anyone had random bleeding when it wasn’t there period? I’m so worried now as I...

For people with cirrhosis I know they can bleed and bruise more easily. Has anyo...

Linzenilss38

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Stomach and right rib pain?

Hi everyone! I'm pretty new here. This is only my second post. My liver enzymes spiked about 4 years ago, AST 80 and ALT 120 for about 2 months and then...

Hi everyone! I'm pretty new here. This is only my second post. My liver enzym...

Firecracker1959

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Liver enzyme question.

I know there are lots of posts about the alt/ast ratio. I have spent more time than I care to admit reading about that damn ratio! I just wondered if anyone...

I know there are lots of posts about the alt/ast ratio. I have spent more time t...

Badger12345

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Crippling leg cramp

I have been diagnosed with Compensated (Charles-Pugh A) by a private Consultant based on a handful of tests supplied by the NHS. At the end of May I have a...

I have been diagnosed with Compensated (Charles-Pugh A) by a private Consultant...

Marquee1880

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Probiotics and NASH/NAFLD

Has anyone experienced health benefits of over-the-counter probiotics for cirrhosis? Like some other information, for every study that finds there are benefits...

Has anyone experienced health benefits of over-the-counter probiotics for cirrho...

Hidden

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Just a massive thanks to you all!

Well folks, I've gathered my thoughts, and yes, even though we'll probably never meet up, I've realised how close knit this community is, and how wonderful the...

Well folks, I've gathered my thoughts, and yes, even though we'll probably never...

Cb1963

•2 years ago

12 Replies

My name sake.

My username is Charlie legs after one of my dogs. This is my boy, he passed away, naturally of old age, approximately 14 years old. Luckily we, my partner,...

My username is Charlie legs after one of my dogs. This is my boy, he passed away...

Charlie-legs

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Jaundice

Hi I need some advice please. My husband has alcohol related liver disease and fibrosis. I have noticed that the skin round his eyes and the corners of the...

Hi I need some advice please. My husband has alcohol related liver disease and f...

Kayanne1980

•2 years ago

78 Replies

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All posts for February 2022

ALT

Deep Sleep

Weight gain

Normal scans, mostly normal blood tests. Can you still have HE?

Post Hep C treatment .. what next?

Cramp

Appointment

Question for all my fellow posts transplant recipients!!!

Blood results

Muscle pain

AIH LIVER DAMAGE

Sunshine on a rainy day ☀️

I have just been diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis . Why do I feel so ill?

Gallstones

2nd blood results

Sorry more questions....

Rubbish few days

New and very scared

How long does omeprazole take to work

Living with Acites

Any advice

A rarity!

For women

Stomach and right rib pain?

Liver enzyme question.

Crippling leg cramp

Probiotics and NASH/NAFLD

Just a massive thanks to you all!

My name sake.

Jaundice

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