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lower back pain

evening. my hubby has been complaining with a lot of pain right across his lower back. Could this be associated to his liver

evening. my hubby has been complaining with a lot of pain right across his lo...

Diamondbabe

•2 years ago

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Not sure what to do

Hi, I'm a 59 year old male from UK. I've not posted before but am really worried and feel very unsure of what is going on. I was diagnosed with Cirrhosis...

Hi, I'm a 59 year old male from UK. I've not posted before but am really worrie...

Funkhauser

•2 years ago

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in some cases may actually be alcoholic liver disease (ALD).

Perhaps this information has already been published on the forum. It seemed to me very interesting and worthy of attention. Excess fat in the liver cells can...

Perhaps this information has already been published on the forum. It seemed to m...

Fibro2021

•2 years ago

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Update 3 months in.

Hi guys, Quick update. Had a chat with my Doctor a few days ago, because I was worried again and they properly explained my results in full. I was...

Hi guys, Quick update. Had a chat with my Doctor a few days ago, because I was...

EvCLl1

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Slight Liver Tenderness

Been a drinker for about 6 years and was drinking massively for about 1 year of that, I could easily drink half a bottle of whiskey a night for about 4 days of...

Been a drinker for about 6 years and was drinking massively for about 1 year of ...

Tomdarlson

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Low oxygen level

Hi, Is anyone had an issue with low oxygen level? My husband has been paused on the transplant list until they decide if his oxygen level is 'good enough' to...

Hi, Is anyone had an issue with low oxygen level? My husband has been paused on...

Tina_1234

•2 years ago

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update

this is the part i wasnt aware of ste is dilerious seeing things that are not there ringing me at times like midnight 1 2 3 am .He has just phoned asking...

this is the part i wasnt aware of ste is dilerious seeing things that are not...

Lippy42

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Living liver donor

Hi all, I wanted to ask if anyone knows about a network or an organization in the UK where you can look for a Living liver donor? I found out that in the US...

Hi all, I wanted to ask if anyone knows about a network or an organization in t...

Tina_1234

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Fibroscan South Yorkshire

Hi. Can anyone tell me where I can get a private Fibroscan in the South Yorkshire area please? Thank you

Hi. Can anyone tell me where I can get a private Fibroscan in the South Yor...

BlueYear

•2 years ago

1 Reply

any help plz

just had been diagnosed with Cirrhosis after very high fibroscan results I was told by letter and I won’t be seeing liver specialist until January I have no...

just had been diagnosed with Cirrhosis after very high fibroscan results I was t...

Liver007123

•2 years ago

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Hope and so determind

Hello all. Consultant advised me on 22/10/22(Tattooed in my head) I am F4 with Cirrhosis (not sure level of Cirrhosis) My Fibroscan was 23.6, 18.6 is the...

Hello all. Consultant advised me on 22/10/22(Tattooed in my head) I am F4 with ...

55spenc

•2 years ago

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Caring for Dad with liver cancer........

My Dad is 82, and was diagnosed in August this year. He'd been unwell for most of the year, then caught Covid in June and thankfully this led to some blood...

My Dad is 82, and was diagnosed in August this year. He'd been unwell for most ...

JulesVee70

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Cuts and bruising

Do cuts stop bleeding with cirrhosis of the liver, and do they heal quick.

Hidden

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Think he's just given up

Reading your posts, many of you will know exactly how I'm feeling. Totally helpless while watching a loved one- hubby in my case - continue to press self...

Reading your posts, many of you will know exactly how I'm feeling. Totally hel...

MrsWorried

•2 years ago

42 Replies

6 months since cirrhosis diagnosis and still no symptoms

Hi I was diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis back in May after an ultra sound. My last lft came back as normal and I still have no symptoms. I've packed...

Hi I was diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis back in May after an ultra soun...

thelad73

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Unsure how to proceed

so first , I’m in the US not UK so every single little thing medical is $$$. I’ve had pain in the liver area off and on honestly about 3 years now . More...

so first , I’m in the US not UK so every single little thing medical is $$$. I’v...

Mom23dds

•2 years ago

8 Replies

bruising

i have massive bruising on my right arm ,it started just under my elbow then got bigger down to my hand,now it looks like some of its healing and some are...

i have massive bruising on my right arm ,it started just under my elbow then go...

Ozzie1961

•2 years ago

2 Replies

more updates

hi everyone just wondering did anyone else had problems with kidneys after transplant and also now needing insulin ..as much as you feel prepared nothing...

hi everyone just wondering did anyone else had problems with kidneys after tran...

Lippy42

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Testing

Hello All. im in the Philippines at the moment and not due back to the UK until April next year. Been diagnosed initially with NAFLD but in July this year I...

Hello All. im in the Philippines at the moment and not due back to the UK unt...

johndavidliver

•2 years ago

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Listed but improving UKELD

This is a bit of a strange one. Partner has decompensated cirrhosis, listed about 4 weeks ago. We cried with relief when he was listed - he has been so poorly...

This is a bit of a strange one. Partner has decompensated cirrhosis, listed abou...

Rshc

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Covid Booster

Hi, I'm on antibiotics, Co-Amoxiclav, and Cyclizine, for suspected gall bladder inflammation. I finish the course on 1 November and my Covid Booster is...

Hi, I'm on antibiotics, Co-Amoxiclav, and Cyclizine, for suspected gall bladder...

Auntielala

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Travel Insurance

Quick run down of my situation. I have gallbladder sludge and am having gallbladder out mid Nov and also have arrhythmias/tachycardia which needs no treatment,...

Quick run down of my situation. I have gallbladder sludge and am having gallblad...

Hephzibar

•2 years ago

4 Replies

korsakoff

my husband was diagnosed in June 2020 with alcohol related brain damage and alcohol related liver desease in May this year. it would be lovely to speak...

my husband was diagnosed in June 2020 with alcohol related brain damage and al...

Diamondbabe

•2 years ago

10 Replies

How long can this go on for ???

I am not sure quite how this works i have put all the information on the BIO i just want to know how long this constant draining can go on for will he just go...

I am not sure quite how this works i have put all the information on the BIO i j...

NICSAR17

•2 years ago

8 Replies

1st Hepatology Appointment

Hi, I've suffered with multiple health conditions for some years, mainly fibromyalgia, asthma, psoriasis, IBS & arthritis. I was told I had a begin liver cyst...

Hi, I've suffered with multiple health conditions for some years, mainly fibromy...

kellylball

•2 years ago

1 Reply

referred

just been referred to QE Birmingham to transplant team yesterday really worried about it all my brother wants to give me half of his liver and don't want for...

just been referred to QE Birmingham to transplant team yesterday really worried ...

lonmallin50

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Moderate Fatty Liver with normal liver enzymes

I was diagnosed with NAFLD in 2018 while undergoing gallbladder removal surgery. I had been thin most of my life and had only “packed on the pounds” in the...

I was diagnosed with NAFLD in 2018 while undergoing gallbladder removal surgery....

Tr33cy

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Update - partner in ICU with ARLD

For those of you who were kind enough to follow and comment on my recent posts, I have to sadly tell you that my 43 year old partner and father of our 10 month...

For those of you who were kind enough to follow and comment on my recent posts, ...

ThisIsUsRRR

•2 years ago

47 Replies

He from cirossis

has anyone dealt with mental confusion and how did it go for recovery after taking lactose

has anyone dealt with mental confusion and how did it go for recovery after taki...

Grizz11

•2 years ago

6 Replies

compensated cirrhosis

I know I’m the past year I’ve had lots of questions and concerns with the possibility of liver disease/cirrhosis. And this group has been very helpful. I’ve...

I know I’m the past year I’ve had lots of questions and concerns with the possib...

rupertj

•2 years ago

53 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for October 2022

lower back pain

Not sure what to do

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in some cases may actually be alcoholic liver disease (ALD).

Update 3 months in.

Slight Liver Tenderness

Low oxygen level

update

Living liver donor

Fibroscan South Yorkshire

any help plz

Hope and so determind

Caring for Dad with liver cancer........

Cuts and bruising

Think he's just given up

6 months since cirrhosis diagnosis and still no symptoms

Unsure how to proceed

bruising

more updates

Testing

Listed but improving UKELD

Covid Booster

Travel Insurance

korsakoff

How long can this go on for ???

1st Hepatology Appointment

referred

Moderate Fatty Liver with normal liver enzymes

Update - partner in ICU with ARLD

He from cirossis

compensated cirrhosis

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for October 2022

﻿lower back pain

Not sure what to do

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in some cases may actually be alcoholic liver disease (ALD).

Update 3 months in.

Slight Liver Tenderness

Low oxygen level

﻿update

Living liver donor

﻿Fibroscan South Yorkshire

any help plz

Hope and so determind

Caring for Dad with liver cancer........

﻿Cuts and bruising

﻿Think he's just given up

6 months since cirrhosis diagnosis and still no symptoms

Unsure how to proceed

﻿bruising

﻿more updates

﻿Testing

Listed but improving UKELD

﻿Covid Booster

Travel Insurance

﻿korsakoff

How long can this go on for ???

1st Hepatology Appointment

referred

Moderate Fatty Liver with normal liver enzymes

Update - partner in ICU with ARLD

He from cirossis

compensated cirrhosis

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

lower back pain

update

Fibroscan South Yorkshire

Cuts and bruising

Think he's just given up

bruising

more updates

Testing

Covid Booster

korsakoff