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we are so so grateful ste got his gift yesterday we were so happy when his phone rang early hours but no amount of planning can prepare you he is doing...

we are so so grateful ste got his gift yesterday we were so happy when his phon...

Lippy42

•2 years ago

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liver transplant

i might be getting referred to the QE hopspital soon for transplant review my brother come to see me yesterday and offered 1/2 of his liver which was quite a...

i might be getting referred to the QE hopspital soon for transplant review my b...

lonmallin50

•2 years ago

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No figures

Reading all your helpful posts I realise I have no facts about my husband's condition. You quote test results, levels etc, and we have nothing. Could be...

Reading all your helpful posts I realise I have no facts about my husband's con...

MrsWorried

•2 years ago

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Facing some tough times…

Dear All, I have seen so many of us on here sharing our stories of seeing our loved one in so much turmoil… I would like to join you tonight. Many years ago,...

Dear All, I have seen so many of us on here sharing our stories of seeing our l...

Covid2020

•2 years ago

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portal hypertension.

Could anyone tell me what stage liver disease I'm at to have portal hypertension & gastric & oesophagus varices. Thank you.

Could anyone tell me what stage liver disease I'm at to have portal hypertensio...

Chichi58

•2 years ago

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any advice plz

First of all I had an ultrasound about 4 months ago as doctor thought I had gallbladder problems as was having slight pain in right side and tummy area Well...

First of all I had an ultrasound about 4 months ago as doctor thought I had gall...

Liver007123

•2 years ago

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bilbarin swab

hi all I had a bilbarium swap on my throat yesterday as I have trouble swallowing even a tiny tablet I can choke on or take 5mins to swallow.i also do...

hi all I had a bilbarium swap on my throat yesterday as I have trouble swallo...

Louby1954

•2 years ago

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Afraid of palmar erythema

Hello all, I'm 31 male, heavy drinker for 2 years with periods of abstinence. Last blood test in march came back with no problem, in mid july endoscopy...

Hello all, I'm 31 male, heavy drinker for 2 years with periods of abstinence. ...

gcaius

•2 years ago

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Court of Protection

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone in this group had any information on the Court of protection process. I am helping my freind appeal his DOLs through the COP...

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone in this group had any information on the Cour...

CHanse

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Recently Diagnosed

Hi everyone, just want to share my story and ask for your opinions. First of all, I am not from The Uk. I am from the Philippines, 28 years old, currently...

Hi everyone, just want to share my story and ask for your opinions. First of all...

Lawrence07

•2 years ago

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ggt level

i have just had blood tests and don't know if my ggt is really high? I am 46 and moderate drinker.

i have just had blood tests and don't know if my ggt is really high? I am 46 a...

Derekwest

•2 years ago

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shear wave elastography vs Fibroscan

I see a lot of info on grading for Fibroscan which I have not had. I have had two shearwave liver elastographys. Are they graded the same? Wondering if they...

I see a lot of info on grading for Fibroscan which I have not had. I have had tw...

rupertj

•2 years ago

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Fibroscan today

Hello, In Jan 21, I was told I had fatty liver. With Covid and everything, I next saw the consultant in August 22. In the time between appts I had gained...

Hello, In Jan 21, I was told I had fatty liver. With Covid and everything, I n...

Rhayn

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Fibroscan

I am 55 years. I have undergone liver scan and other tests on October 4, 2022. My doctor told the liver condition already progressed to early cirrhosis. Is...

I am 55 years. I have undergone liver scan and other tests on October 4, 2022. ...

kader68

•2 years ago

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calories or .....

Should I reduce calories and eat normal, or should I completely stay away from bread, soda, fats, cheese and sugar for second-degree cirrhosis of the liver?...

Should I reduce calories and eat normal, or should I completely stay away from b...

amineacm

•2 years ago

19 Replies

79 Year old alcoholic

Hi there, Appreciate this is hard to determine but as I'm not a power of attorney I have limited information from Drs regarding my alcoholic mother. She is...

Hi there, Appreciate this is hard to determine but as I'm not a power of atto...

Guppy26

•2 years ago

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Fibroscan letter..

Hi guys,just got my letter through from my consultant after my Fibroscan, Any ideas what IQR:median 5%,M probe means?

Hi guys,just got my letter through from my consultant after my Fibroscan, Any i...

deanw41

•2 years ago

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Any advice on claiming PIP

hi, my partner has decompensated cirrhosis and on transplant list. He has a lot of aches and pains, cannot walk long distances and struggles to get up the...

hi, my partner has decompensated cirrhosis and on transplant list. He has a lot...

Rshc

•2 years ago

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any advice greatly appreciated. Stage 4 diagnosis in May,ascites, HE, varices in oesophagus spleen and stomach

i try and stay strong for my family but I'm terrified. 2 appointments with hepatologist but no mention of transplant yet. Been completely sober since the...

i try and stay strong for my family but I'm terrified. 2 appointments with he...

EmmaThom

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Drug for post radiation fibrosis

Does anyone know anything about pentoxifylline, used to treat in post-radiation fibrosis, and it's affect in a patient with liver disease? I don't know why...

Does anyone know anything about pentoxifylline, used to treat in post-radiation ...

LastChanceSalon

•2 years ago

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Giving up driving...

Hi I just needed to vent a bit and ask for advice on how to handle something. My husband has decompensated alcohol related liver disease. Cirrhosis,...

Hi I just needed to vent a bit and ask for advice on how to handle something. M...

RustyTractor

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Still worried…

I’ve posted several times with my concern for liver disease. I’ve had ultrasounds and Fibroscans which have been normal. My alt, ast, bilirubin and platelets...

I’ve posted several times with my concern for liver disease. I’ve had ultrasound...

rupertj

•2 years ago

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how life can change

in a nutshell in the space of 2 years I found out some devastating news from my husband which explained his drinking then found out the drinking was worse...

in a nutshell in the space of 2 years I found out some devastating news from my...

Lippy42

•2 years ago

16 Replies

New Fibroscan Results

Hello, roughly 10.5 months since my first fibroscan, I've reduced alcohol consumption by 25% (I keep detailed logs of consumption in grams of ethanol), I've...

Hello, roughly 10.5 months since my first fibroscan, I've reduced alcohol consum...

Qwertrew

•2 years ago

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small area of fat.

Hello again have done another ultrasound and the answer is that everything looks normal but a small area of fat deposition at the ligamentum teres. This...

Hello again have done another ultrasound and the answer is that everything lo...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Why oh why?

Rant time - apologies in advance. Hubby has cirrhosis, spent 2+ weeks in hospital recently having ascites drained and getting weight and diuretics...

Rant time - apologies in advance. Hubby has cirrhosis, spent 2+ weeks in ho...

MrsWorried

•2 years ago

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struggling…

so starting to feel down… On 2.10.22 my consultant confirmed stage 2 NAFL but have biopsy booked for nov 1st as I have yellow eyes, itching beyond belief,...

so starting to feel down… On 2.10.22 my consultant confirmed stage 2 NAFL but h...

Liverfearlacey

•2 years ago

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Ascites / Paracentesis

I have posted before on how my husband has alcohol related cirrhosis. He stopped drinking the day he was admitted in the hospital, Aug 12, 2022. He remained...

I have posted before on how my husband has alcohol related cirrhosis. He stoppe...

Mls1973

•2 years ago

13 Replies

immunotherapy treatment

hi, i was diagnosed with HCC recently and told that immunotherapy was the only treatment available to me. I previously have cirrhosis. How effective is the...

hi, i was diagnosed with HCC recently and told that immunotherapy was the only t...

singingdiva

•2 years ago

2 Replies

chronic fatigue after transplant?

hi there, New to the group and new liver just under 4 months ago. Generally all is well with the bloods and new liver but experiencing severe fatigue for the...

hi there, New to the group and new liver just under 4 months ago. Generally all...

Cw25

•2 years ago

10 Replies

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British Liver Trust

All posts for October 2022

﻿update

﻿liver transplant

﻿No figures

Facing some tough times…

﻿portal hypertension.

any advice plz

﻿bilbarin swab

Afraid of palmar erythema

Court of Protection

Recently Diagnosed

﻿ggt level

shear wave elastography vs Fibroscan

Fibroscan today

Fibroscan

﻿calories or .....

﻿79 Year old alcoholic

Fibroscan letter..

Any advice on claiming PIP

﻿any advice greatly appreciated. Stage 4 diagnosis in May,ascites, HE, varices in oesophagus spleen and stomach

Drug for post radiation fibrosis

Giving up driving...

Still worried…

﻿how life can change

New Fibroscan Results

small area of fat.

﻿Why oh why?

struggling…

Ascites / Paracentesis

immunotherapy treatment

chronic fatigue after transplant?

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update

liver transplant

No figures

portal hypertension.

bilbarin swab

ggt level

calories or .....

79 Year old alcoholic

any advice greatly appreciated. Stage 4 diagnosis in May,ascites, HE, varices in oesophagus spleen and stomach

how life can change

Why oh why?