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Messed up on my diet. Ascites

Hi all greetings from the USA! i am 42 and was recently diagnosed with Ascites from postal hypertension related NASH cirrhosis. Have had a number of...

Hi all greetings from the USA! i am 42 and was recently diagnosed with Ascites ...

Crooktele79

•2 years ago

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stringy black floaters in left eye

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD, compensated Cirrhosis and iron overload, but I am now getting a lot of black stringy floaters in my left eye and feels...

I have been diagnosed with NAFLD, compensated Cirrhosis and iron overload, bu...

Dutts63

•2 years ago

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liver disease

i had done fibroscan and mean ARFI value comes 1.07m/sec. Iqr-0.36m/sec and iqr/median-0.38. is this report is correct?

i had done fibroscan and mean ARFI value comes 1.07m/sec. Iqr-0.36m/sec and iqr...

Jhon789

•2 years ago

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Back again!...Cirrhosis, DVT and those s**t days! I need to speak to my 'Liver Doctor' who has failed to make my last 2 previous calls.😶

Hey fellow liver sufferers and carers. I hope life is manageable for you all! Basically I have Cirrhosis that decompensated liver nearly 2 years ago....

Hey fellow liver sufferers and carers. I hope life is manageable for you all! ...

Hey___

•2 years ago

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shingles and Covid at the same time

so I’ve been really stressed with work, a horrible accident my nephew was in, and just over all everything. So I’m not surprised I got shingles I am surprised...

so I’ve been really stressed with work, a horrible accident my nephew was in, an...

mtk0925

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Risk of surgery?

Hello, my husband has chronic liver disease and splenomegaly , thrombocytopenia and neutropenia associated with haemachromatosis and NAFLD, he is due to have a...

Hello, my husband has chronic liver disease and splenomegaly , thrombocytopenia ...

Ellabella1

•2 years ago

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kidney function and ascites.

Hi, my partner was recently turned down for transplant, as considered too high risk due to other health issues. He has been having drains every 2-3 weeks...

Hi, my partner was recently turned down for transplant, as considered too high ...

Kl61

•2 years ago

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3rd liver biopsy AIH

hi Yesterday I underwent my 3rd liver biopsy - finders crossed the result will determine if I can stop my steroids after taking them for the last 4 years

hi Yesterday I underwent my 3rd liver biopsy - finders crossed the result will ...

Sally18

•2 years ago

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Fibroscan KPA 71

I had a Fibroscan today via a clinical trial specialist. I have NAFLD, elevated LFTs hence Dr suggested Fibroscan as the next course of action. The nurse...

I had a Fibroscan today via a clinical trial specialist. I have NAFLD, elevated...

Fibro1234

•2 years ago

13 Replies

question for Ayrshire K

I have been reading your posts with interests regarding your husband and his apparent stabilising of his illness. It is very encouraging. My question to you...

I have been reading your posts with interests regarding your husband and his app...

Lester14

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Swollen stomach

Hi , So I have been a heavy drinker for years , drink everyday , I have been to the doctor and they did a liver scan , everything came back ok , my bloods were...

Hi , So I have been a heavy drinker for years , drink everyday , I have been to ...

BTS1

•2 years ago

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confused about liver disease

I have got serious liver damage this was 4 years ago was in hospital when my varacise broke lost allot of blood was given 24 hours to pull threw which I did...

I have got serious liver damage this was 4 years ago was in hospital when my v...

Badgaz

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Liver fibrosis

I have liver fibrosis after having hepatitis c. I got the hep c through contaminated blood products namely factor 8. I am suffering from pain under my right...

I have liver fibrosis after having hepatitis c. I got the hep c through contamin...

glynis04

•2 years ago

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meld. And ukeld scores

My son has compensated liver cirrhosis and I check his blood tests and reports as no one really explains them . His meld score is 11 and his ukeld score is 58...

My son has compensated liver cirrhosis and I check his blood tests and reports a...

Mango5cm

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Calling any carers or partners?

How do you cope? My husband was diagnosed with cirrosis of liver in March 2021. He managed it well, not a drop of alcohol since, constant battle with the diet....

How do you cope? My husband was diagnosed with cirrosis of liver in March 2021. ...

Teddog2022

•2 years ago

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I don't know what to think anymore

Following an appointment last week, the team put their heads together again yesterday and have decided to temporarily deactivate my husband from the...

Following an appointment last week, the team put their heads together again yes...

Ewife

•2 years ago

15 Replies

To Redpoint 72

Regarding you not responding anymore (If I am confused with this, please forgive me) YOu are unique, each of us is! YOu have your life experience to support...

Regarding you not responding anymore (If I am confused with this, please forgive...

JonBechstein

•2 years ago

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TIPS procedures

Received a telephone call from Dr to say the ct scan I’ve had revealed I have shirrosis. I was shocked. Anyway he was referring me to a local top liver...

Received a telephone call from Dr to say the ct scan I’ve had revealed I have sh...

Researchfreak

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Newly diagnosed at 60

Hello,where to start?Had a fibroscan last year and heard nothing until I received a consultant's letter for June.Had completely forgotten about the...

Hello,where to start?Had a fibroscan last year and heard nothing until I rece...

NorthernSoulBlue

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Emphysema and liver transplant

Is it possible to have a liver transplant if you have mild emphysema?

Davideo

•2 years ago

13 Replies

just an update

as many of you know I was diagnosed with decompensated liver a year ago and I quit drinking straight away ( never touched it again) however my bloods and...

as many of you know I was diagnosed with decompensated liver a year ago and I q...

Paul43

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Heatic encephalopathy

Been a alcoholic for over 20 years. My sweat smells like cat pee (amonia). Is this common for HE? The flies can smell it. They keep flying towards me.I know...

Been a alcoholic for over 20 years. My sweat smells like cat pee (amonia). Is t...

Davideo

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Focal Nodular Hyperplasia

Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with FNH x 3. They are intermittently symptomatic with no real pattern (upper right quadrant pain and gastric symptoms). My...

Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with FNH x 3. They are intermittently symptomat...

1414km

•2 years ago

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scared

hi I’m really scared at min I had blood test done and they said it’s auto immune but doc never said much of anything it’s mild at the min sumat about smooth...

hi I’m really scared at min I had blood test done and they said it’s auto immune...

Nicky1001

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Surgery complications?

Just wondered if anyone else with NAFLD has every had post surgery complications of acute hepatitis. Discussing it with the medical team but wondering how...

Just wondered if anyone else with NAFLD has every had post surgery complications...

Steel_Allen

•2 years ago

2 Replies

never ending

Just getting used to having Nash Liver disease and Alpha Antitrypsin deficiency now I have to deal with Heart Failure and atrial fibrilation .So scared -not...

Just getting used to having Nash Liver disease and Alpha Antitrypsin deficiency ...

confused71

•2 years ago

3 Replies

concerned about liver

hi all, so I’ve been a pretty heavy drinker for about the last 4 years or so. After a night of drinking a few days ago, I woke up extremely dehydrated with...

hi all, so I’ve been a pretty heavy drinker for about the last 4 years or so. Af...

Tanner14

•2 years ago

2 Replies

a wee update

I just wanted to let you know that my wonderful partner has passed away. The cancer killed his liver...it was very aggressive. I know this is probably the...

I just wanted to let you know that my wonderful partner has passed away. The c...

Teddyxxx

•2 years ago

32 Replies

mercaptopurine

I've had another flare of my AIH and they've started me on mercaptopurine daily. I was wondering what help & advice any 6MP users could give me....

I've had another flare of my AIH and they've started me on mercaptopurine daily...

Bigbluemonkey

•2 years ago

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frequency of appointments etc.

Hello, I’ve got a relative who suffers from cirrhosis badly and isn’t in a good health. Unfortunately they refuse to quit the booze and a transplant is out...

Hello, I’ve got a relative who suffers from cirrhosis badly and isn’t in a good...

Seekingadvice247

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for July 2022

Messed up on my diet. Ascites

stringy black floaters in left eye

liver disease

Back again!...Cirrhosis, DVT and those s**t days! I need to speak to my 'Liver Doctor' who has failed to make my last 2 previous calls.😶

shingles and Covid at the same time

Risk of surgery?

kidney function and ascites.

3rd liver biopsy AIH

Fibroscan KPA 71

question for Ayrshire K

Swollen stomach

confused about liver disease

Liver fibrosis

meld. And ukeld scores

Calling any carers or partners?

I don't know what to think anymore

To Redpoint 72

TIPS procedures

Newly diagnosed at 60

Emphysema and liver transplant

just an update

Heatic encephalopathy

Focal Nodular Hyperplasia

scared

Surgery complications?

never ending

concerned about liver

a wee update

mercaptopurine

frequency of appointments etc.

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for July 2022

Messed up on my diet. Ascites

﻿stringy black floaters in left eye

﻿liver disease

﻿Back again!...Cirrhosis, DVT and those s**t days! I need to speak to my 'Liver Doctor' who has failed to make my last 2 previous calls.😶

shingles and Covid at the same time

Risk of surgery?

kidney function and ascites.

3rd liver biopsy AIH

Fibroscan KPA 71

question for Ayrshire K

Swollen stomach

﻿confused about liver disease

Liver fibrosis

meld. And ukeld scores

Calling any carers or partners?

﻿I don't know what to think anymore

To Redpoint 72

TIPS procedures

﻿Newly diagnosed at 60

Emphysema and liver transplant

﻿just an update

﻿Heatic encephalopathy

Focal Nodular Hyperplasia

scared

Surgery complications?

never ending

concerned about liver

﻿a wee update

mercaptopurine

frequency of appointments etc.

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

If you’re a patient of alcohol services, how would you prefer to access information that might be useful to know about your liver health?

Topics

Archive

stringy black floaters in left eye

liver disease

Back again!...Cirrhosis, DVT and those s**t days! I need to speak to my 'Liver Doctor' who has failed to make my last 2 previous calls.😶

confused about liver disease

I don't know what to think anymore

Newly diagnosed at 60

just an update

Heatic encephalopathy

a wee update