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Pain relief when you have cirrhosis?

I know this is only a minor problem compared to many on here (and I apologise for that) but does anyone have any experience of trying to get adequate pain...

I know this is only a minor problem compared to many on here (and I apologise fo...

HeatherAB

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Deep concerns for my wife

Hello, Long time reader and first time post. My wife has had a long term unhealthy relationship with alcohol and even now, after 15 years refuses to...

Hello, Long time reader and first time post. My wife has had a long term unhea...

Stuey34

•2 years ago

22 Replies

help with changing hospitals

hi, I’ve been listed for liver transplant in Birmingham. I’m currently being treated for cancer in Liverpool Aintree. They have made so many mistakes it’s...

hi, I’ve been listed for liver transplant in Birmingham. I’m currently being tr...

Zechariah123

•2 years ago

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tapering down prednisolone from 5mg

I’m feeling under the weather to say the least very tired keep falling asleep , sore throat lots of mucus in throat and nose, I do not have covid have had lots...

I’m feeling under the weather to say the least very tired keep falling asleep , ...

Eternity6

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Raised liver enzymes

I have had raised alt ast and ggt for a year now no diagnosis. I'm on levothyroxine could that affect readings?

I have had raised alt ast and ggt for a year now no diagnosis. I'm on levothyro...

Kristina60

•2 years ago

5 Replies

please, any help?

hi, I’m so worried 35year old female, high bp for 18 years, gallbladder out 18months ago then Jan this year I started to get symptoms again of being poorly...

hi, I’m so worried 35year old female, high bp for 18 years, gallbladder out 18mo...

Liverfearlacey

•2 years ago

19 Replies

can allergies affect liver and cause problems to it?

Hello, sorry if it's a dumb question, I'm still pretty new with liver diseases. So I read that allergies can affect the liver and causing problems to it,...

Hello, sorry if it's a dumb question, I'm still pretty new with liver diseases....

Avdx

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Beta Blockers Carvedilol for Portal Hypertension with Cirrhosis.

Has anyone started on 12.5 mg, had problems?

vinylcollector

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Terrified. Partner in ICU with liver failure/ARLD UPDATED DAILY

I’ve posted on here previously and don’t really know what I’m looking for by writing this, maybe just to vent. My partner has been hospitalised with ARLD. I...

I’ve posted on here previously and don’t really know what I’m looking for by wri...

ThisIsUsRRR

•2 years ago

69 Replies

Diagnosing early cirrhosis / fibrosis / ALD

I apologise for the long post but I am finding myself in a really difficult position. I am 32 years old and have drank heavily over the past ten years,...

I apologise for the long post but I am finding myself in a really difficult posi...

Hidden

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Fatty Liver Pain

I am worried. In 2017, I went to my family dr because I was having RUQ pain which was a very dull ache. I was also experiencing hair loss but in patches. Those...

I am worried. In 2017, I went to my family dr because I was having RUQ pain whic...

Heydays

•2 years ago

23 Replies

What's best??

my husband has been diagnosed with PBC. He's still undergoing tests and waiting for an endoscopy later this week. During the last couple of days, he has...

my husband has been diagnosed with PBC. He's still undergoing tests and waiting ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Hey...Back again! Does anyone take Vitamin K2 drops?

With Cirrhosis I have looked online and found this supplement that helps liver regeneration...I dunno, anything for a healthier one I guess!! Does anyone have...

With Cirrhosis I have looked online and found this supplement that helps liver r...

Hey___

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Just an Amazon Smile - Update

This is mainly for the newbies. There is a way of donating to your favourite UK Charity just by buying your Amazon orders on Amazon Smile rather than the...

This is mainly for the newbies. There is a way of donating to your favourite U...

Richard-Allen

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Confusing fibroscan result

Hello all, just a quick update on my partner following his visit to the hepatologist for a check-up 7 months after his last visit. Back in February he had a...

Hello all, just a quick update on my partner following his visit to the hepatolo...

Bibbybob

•2 years ago

1 Reply

From one thing to another. I guess I now post n the wrong forum?

Dear Friends, When I initially came here it was regarding Portal Hypotension, etc.,, and Many Thanks to those here who took such a kind interest. I return...

Dear Friends, When I initially came here it was regarding Portal Hypotension, et...

JonBechstein

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Hmmm didnt see this coming

ok hi everybody Well been getting tender under ribs for a while now amd breathless gp says its fine. Had hep C 30 years ago cured but gave me 2% scaring....

ok hi everybody Well been getting tender under ribs for a while now amd breathl...

Darthdark

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Check up

just had a check up on Tuesday with gasro dr said still got a de compensated liver after 7months off the drink now feel great eating well has any one else out...

just had a check up on Tuesday with gasro dr said still got a de compensated li...

lonmallin50

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Long time on wait list

Hoping to hear from people who waited a long time for a liver transplant. Husband has been on the list for 15 months now, and I'm not sure either of us can...

Hoping to hear from people who waited a long time for a liver transplant. Husban...

Talpa120

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Just A bit of a moan

I have a sleep debt thats for sure, one debt I will never be able to pay back. It would be nice if my body would listen to me instead of me listening to IT....

I have a sleep debt thats for sure, one debt I will never be able to pay back. ...

Aztec632

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Worried about Hepatitis C

I used a friends razor 10-12 years ago before a night out and never thought of it again. Then, during covid my mental health declined and I started worrying...

I used a friends razor 10-12 years ago before a night out and never thought of...

Attitrax

•2 years ago

18 Replies

elevated liver tests but no diagnosis since 2004!!

hi everyone, Im 38 years old now and i have been having elevated liver enzymes since 2004 (22 years old). I have almost had all necessary tests done...

hi everyone, Im 38 years old now and i have been having elevated liver enzymes...

Drummer1984

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Liver cancer stage 4

Hello, I am hoping for some advice and support. My poor father was diagnosed with liver cancer in May. It is stage 4 and spread to both lungs a couple of...

Hello, I am hoping for some advice and support. My poor father was diagnosed w...

Chadwickthecat

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Husband quite poorly.

Hello all, Just an update, husband still quite poorly. The hospital are still struggling to stop the bleeding, he is very swollen with fluid, legs, feet,...

Hello all, Just an update, husband still quite poorly. The hospital are still ...

Lils2019

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Post answer vanish?

I have notice when answering post, the page suddenly vanishes.

vinylcollector

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Pungent odour of garlic and cirrhosis

Hi everyone, I have not posted for a while (but am a regular reader and lurker) since my first post about my husband's diagnosis and drinking. Since my last...

Hi everyone, I have not posted for a while (but am a regular reader and lurker) ...

Artismyescapism

•2 years ago

23 Replies

12 year old son with Gilberts Syndrome - fatigue and vomiting - help!

Hi, My 12 year old son was diagnosed with GS in 2018 after I went to them concerned about his excessive tiredness, pale skin, and lack of weight gain. Since...

Hi, My 12 year old son was diagnosed with GS in 2018 after I went to them conce...

suzi_k79

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Fibroscan referrals

My wife and I took advantage of a Fibroscan Roadshow this week. Mine was normal but wife has reading of 12.2 kPa and an 1QR 47. The clinician who took my...

My wife and I took advantage of a Fibroscan Roadshow this week. Mine was normal ...

Curtis60

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Have you had an endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage? Request for help from National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE)

Bile is a fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder that aids in the digestion of fats. Biliary obstruction is when the channels carrying bile...

Bile is a fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder that aids i...

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HE and hospitalisation

Could anyone tell me what would be the trigger point for someone to be admitted into hospital due to an HE episode? The care home my pal is is won’t up his...

Could anyone tell me what would be the trigger point for someone to be admitted ...

CHanse

•2 years ago

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All posts for September 2022

Pain relief when you have cirrhosis?

Deep concerns for my wife

help with changing hospitals

tapering down prednisolone from 5mg

Raised liver enzymes

please, any help?

can allergies affect liver and cause problems to it?

Beta Blockers Carvedilol for Portal Hypertension with Cirrhosis.

Terrified. Partner in ICU with liver failure/ARLD *UPDATED DAILY*

Diagnosing early cirrhosis / fibrosis / ALD

Fatty Liver Pain

What's best??

Hey...Back again! Does anyone take Vitamin K2 drops?

Just an Amazon Smile - Update

Confusing fibroscan result

From one thing to another. I guess I now post n the wrong forum?

Hmmm didnt see this coming

Check up

Long time on wait list

Just A bit of a moan

Worried about Hepatitis C

elevated liver tests but no diagnosis since 2004!!

Liver cancer stage 4

Husband quite poorly.

Post answer vanish?

Pungent odour of garlic and cirrhosis

12 year old son with Gilberts Syndrome - fatigue and vomiting - help!

Fibroscan referrals

Have you had an endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage? Request for help from National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE)

HE and hospitalisation

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