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Thank You

I’ve been a ‘lurker’ here on the forum, writing very few posts but very much learning about liver disease, it’s complications and it’s effects on the patient,...

I’ve been a ‘lurker’ here on the forum, writing very few posts but very much lea...

Murfee

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Dyspnoea

Hi people. I'm wondering if any of you have breathing problems such as shortness of breath or a cough that gets better or disappears when you lie down? I've...

Hi people. I'm wondering if any of you have breathing problems such as shortness...

Fibro2021

•2 years ago

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edema - in testicles

We are waiting on a call back from the hospital. Partners edema getting worse by the day, now throughout legs and feet and testicles. He is in so much...

We are waiting on a call back from the hospital. Partners edema getting worse by...

Rshc

•2 years ago

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ARLD

Good afternoon Long story short - hubby has ARLD - he was given days to live beginning of March as he developed Hepatorenal syndrome twice and was sent home...

Good afternoon Long story short - hubby has ARLD - he was given days to live beg...

Kayanne1980

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Statins and liver disease

Hi looking for some advice , I recently saw my alpha 1 liver specialist recently I have liver cirrhosis and he has recommended a liver biopsy, pre diabetes...

Hi looking for some advice , I recently saw my alpha 1 liver specialist recently...

Marleydog116

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Drug induced liver disease

Hi all.. So after feeling unwell and suffering two excruciating bouts of pain I was rushed into hospital mid January where I was diagnosed with a ruptured gall...

Hi all.. So after feeling unwell and suffering two excruciating bouts of pain I ...

Lalcat

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Palmers Erythema question.

Hello all. I'm a 43yr old 15yr heavy drinker quitting alcohol. I am terrified I am too late. I have noticed recently signs that I may have cirrhosis and have...

Hello all. I'm a 43yr old 15yr heavy drinker quitting alcohol. I am terrified I ...

tkb02

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Ascites

Hi, I was just wondering if it is a big problem when you get ascites nearly 4 years after a transplant. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow but am concerned about...

Hi, I was just wondering if it is a big problem when you get ascites nearly 4 ye...

Hidden

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Child Pugh Scores

Can I ask if you have a child Pugh score class A is your liver still decompensated? Brother still drinking and on diuretics to control actices. Had a lot of...

Can I ask if you have a child Pugh score class A is your liver still decompensat...

DQ33

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Hi guys any thoughts on these results.

I know we are all laymen here, but it would be nice to get your thoughts on these test results. Obviously, I'm off to liver service soon. I've had mild flu...

I know we are all laymen here, but it would be nice to get your thoughts on thes...

jimbo1234

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Having diner at friends

Hey, Do you ever worry if there is alcohol in the food when you have diner at friends? Think it's stupid that I have this concern, takes away from the fun if...

Hey, Do you ever worry if there is alcohol in the food when you have diner at fr...

T234

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Alpha fetoprotein test for cirrhosis patients??

Hi, is it standard for this test to be done every 6 months with the liver scan? I've just had my bloods done (post liver scan and pre consultant appointment)...

Hi, is it standard for this test to be done every 6 months with the liver scan? ...

teale100

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Feel a little lost :(

Hi there lovely people.. I was just wondering what support there is for loved ones of someone who has Decompensated Alcoholic Cirrhosis.. My husband is...

Hi there lovely people.. I was just wondering what support there is for loved on...

Blossom0410

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Has any one heard from Danny (Zuko) yet?

Hoping he's okay ❤️

Hidden

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Becoming a burden to my family

Hi I have cirrhosis and liver cancer and would be interested in talking to other older people like myself who feel that they are undecided about there future....

Hi I have cirrhosis and liver cancer and would be interested in talking to othe...

oap74

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Benefits

Hello all. I was just wondering what support you can get from goverment as diagnosted with cirrhosis? I tried to contact Universal Credit but they didnt give...

Hello all. I was just wondering what support you can get from goverment as diagn...

Bazinga89

•2 years ago

8 Replies

update

Hello all. I haven't been here for long time as I am trying to avoid media for now. Little update (if anyone read it) my liver nurse says that I am doing very...

Hello all. I haven't been here for long time as I am trying to avoid media for ...

Bazinga89

•2 years ago

2 Replies

NEW TO THIS

I have not had a formal diagnosis yet, been referred to the Heptology department at the local hospital, not until July ! This is due to high ALT, just had...

I have not had a formal diagnosis yet, been referred to the Heptology departmen...

borzoiharvey

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Medication

Hi is carvedilol safe to take if you have liver disease portal hypertension Thanks for any information

Hi is carvedilol safe to take if you have liver disease portal hypertension Th...

Lippy42

•2 years ago

17 Replies

How often should varices be checked?

My husband had three separate episodes of variceal bleeds in the fall of 2020. Esophageal and gastric varices which were either banded or glued. Sent home and...

My husband had three separate episodes of variceal bleeds in the fall of 2020. E...

MississaugaLiver

•2 years ago

3 Replies

How long

Consultant is writing to Birmingham. Liver transplant team how long does it take from them receiving the letter will it take for us to hear anything 🙄

Consultant is writing to Birmingham. Liver transplant team how long does it take...

Lippy42

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Enlarged liver

Hi I have been told I have a mildly enlarged liver and fatty liver. The ultrasound was private and wasn't the best at relaying information. I knew I had a...

Hi I have been told I have a mildly enlarged liver and fatty liver. The ultrasou...

Rawdy

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Sex drive

If you improve does your sex drive return

Moux1

•2 years ago

42 Replies

Have to retake a bloodtest

Hi all I’m a 38 year old heavy drinker. I recently had a bout of food poisoning for which I had blood tests at my GP. No one got in touch so I contacted the...

Hi all I’m a 38 year old heavy drinker. I recently had a bout of food poisoning ...

Hogeyz

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Liver

Hi does anyone have other things wrong through liver.

Petrina_gmfc

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Fatigue

I am really struggling with fatigue and anxiety. Had mild covid 3 month ago and it's been on and off since. Now it's daily for past month. Alt was 68 in...

I am really struggling with fatigue and anxiety. Had mild covid 3 month ago and...

Dibble123

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Another cheerful post

I posted recently that it can be good news even after having very severe cirrhosis, life threatening bleeds etc. There is a way back from this. Second cheerful...

I posted recently that it can be good news even after having very severe cirrhos...

theoldboiler

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Hypodensities < 1 cm, dome of liver

Hello, first time poster on this forum. I had a CT Cardiac Calcium Score test done and it came out fine, but it picked up several hypodensities <1 cm in the...

Hello, first time poster on this forum. I had a CT Cardiac Calcium Score test d...

timotur

•2 years ago

6 Replies

ALBUMIN and EDEMA and COMPRESSION SOCKS - oh my!

partner diagnosed decompensated cirrhosis 22.12.21 - stopped drinking the same day. Albumin 18 at diagnosis, 24 at best since now dipped again to 22. How...

partner diagnosed decompensated cirrhosis 22.12.21 - stopped drinking the same d...

Rshc

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Symptoms

Hi I need some help. I went through the symptoms for approx 5 months. Starting with been unwell, fatigue, weakness etc. Seemed to be in stages. Good n bad...

Hi I need some help. I went through the symptoms for approx 5 months. Starting ...

CHRISR999

•2 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for April 2022

Thank You

Dyspnoea

edema - in testicles

ARLD

Statins and liver disease

Drug induced liver disease

Palmers Erythema question.

Ascites

Child Pugh Scores

Hi guys any thoughts on these results.

Having diner at friends

Alpha fetoprotein test for cirrhosis patients??

Feel a little lost :(

Has any one heard from Danny (Zuko) yet?

Becoming a burden to my family

Benefits

update

NEW TO THIS

Medication

How often should varices be checked?

How long

Enlarged liver

Sex drive

Have to retake a bloodtest

Liver

Fatigue

Another cheerful post

Hypodensities < 1 cm, dome of liver

ALBUMIN and EDEMA and COMPRESSION SOCKS - oh my!

Symptoms

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