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Fibrosis/ cirrhosis diagnosis

Bit of a long tale I'll try and condense. About a year ago I had two episodes of excruciating pain in my lower abdomen. Sent for camera at each end which found...

Bit of a long tale I'll try and condense. About a year ago I had two episodes of...

Build111

•2 years ago

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Thinning Hair

My hairdresser has noticed that my hair is thinning . I have NASH fibrosis. I am 66, female and I wondered if anyone else has had the same. If so, can anyone...

My hairdresser has noticed that my hair is thinning . I have NASH fibrosis. I am...

Robert1220

•2 years ago

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PIP DOWNGRADED ME BACK TO STANDARD ON BOTH

I have cihrossis. Osteoporosis. Osteopenia. Osteo-arthritis. Fibromyalgia. Fractures Mt back L4-L5 in July 2022 and my right femur at the top in July 2022. I...

I have cihrossis. Osteoporosis. Osteopenia. Osteo-arthritis. Fibromyalgia. Fract...

golly123

•2 years ago

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struggling liver due to alpha 1 antytripsine deficiency

I’ve never been a big drinker - one or two glasses of wine a week and not every week, but have just been told by the GP to cut out all alcohol no matter how...

I’ve never been a big drinker - one or two glasses of wine a week and not every ...

9867

•2 years ago

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scared of cancer

hi there, I’m making this post because I’m worried that I have pancreatic cancer, or something else. so for the past month my ribs hurt when I press or sleep...

hi there, I’m making this post because I’m worried that I have pancreatic cancer...

Sandra7473987549

•2 years ago

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Post operative acute hepatitis

I had an operation in May which left me after the operation with acute hepatitis from what they think was a reaction to a drug used in the operation. Should...

I had an operation in May which left me after the operation with acute hepatitis...

Steel_Allen

•2 years ago

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FIB 4

Hi - quite new to this group so just looking for some guidance please.. how serious is a FIB-4 score of 2.18?... Many thanks..

Hi - quite new to this group so just looking for some guidance please.. how ser...

MarkC66

•2 years ago

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benign liver cysts resection recovery

recovery times and patients experiences of recovery

Newby31

•2 years ago

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Resmetirom by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals - Promising NASH treatment

Let us hope this would be a new beginning....

KLPAN

•2 years ago

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Driving Rules

Hi I am currently on the transplant list for cirrhosis of the liver due to PBC and alcohol - consuming a bottle of red wine every evening over probably 30...

Hi I am currently on the transplant list for cirrhosis of the liver due to PBC ...

Bantam2

•2 years ago

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Cdt blood test

Hi.Did anyone get fail cdt blood test?for driving lisence I gone applying court, dvla give me 3 months time.

Hi.Did anyone get fail cdt blood test?for driving lisence I gone applying court,...

madars27

•2 years ago

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NASH worries

I had pain in RUQ area. Lapro Choleycystectomy was done. After surgery Surgeon mentioned that my Liver wasn't looking normal, advised to reduce weight. Biopsy...

I had pain in RUQ area. Lapro Choleycystectomy was done. After surgery Surgeon m...

KLPAN

•2 years ago

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you to each and every member of our forum for your kindness, your support, Thank you for sharing your thoughts, sharing your...

Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you to each and every member of our forum for...

BritishLiverTrust8

British Liver Trust•2 years ago

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Should Alcohol Get a Worse Rap?

A bit out of the usual line of comment or 1uestion. Having never been a drinker ( can't stand the taste of it) I've always been bemused at what a big role...

A bit out of the usual line of comment or 1uestion. Having never been a drinker...

Walt1010

•2 years ago

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Stressed

Hi, I have been a social drinker up until The last few months where I have been Drinking quite a lot more. I also went through a divorce a couple of years ago...

Hi, I have been a social drinker up until The last few months where I have been ...

Zackhill

•2 years ago

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Breakthrough in race to cure fatty liver disease that could also cut risk of Alzheimer’s and depression

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) can bring about behavioural changes and bring about low levels of oxygen in brain tissue. This is turn can bring...

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) can bring about behavioural changes an...

Richard-Allen

•2 years ago

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Christmas thanks and support

Hi. I did request to BLT to have some coping at Christmas literature added as there didn’t seem to be enough support at this time! Well my household are...

Hi. I did request to BLT to have some coping at Christmas literature added as th...

55spenc

•2 years ago

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This time last year

on the 22nd of December my partner went into hospital for what I thought would be an over night stay having suddenly developed Jaundice and ascites (although...

on the 22nd of December my partner went into hospital for what I thought would b...

Rshc

•2 years ago

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Newly diagnosed

I still feel unsure as the information I have been given is quite sketchy. My initial fibroscan in July 2022 seemed to be quite disconcerting as had a liver...

I still feel unsure as the information I have been given is quite sketchy. My i...

FAB1962

•2 years ago

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Christmas Greetings

Although I've only been on here a few months, I've found useful information and comfort from people in my situation. I'm a little apprehensive as hubby still...

Although I've only been on here a few months, I've found useful information and ...

MrsWorried

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Antibiotics

Hello everyone. I have cirrhosis and have been prescribed some Doxycycline by my GP. After I investigated with them they weren’t sure if I can take these meds…...

Hello everyone. I have cirrhosis and have been prescribed some Doxycycline by my...

Danz1

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Cirrohiss

How do I know if my belly is swollen

Tim12

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Last stage of symptoms.

Can anyone help on this site. How does the last stage of symptoms finish on the second time around. I really need advise. Thanks

Can anyone help on this site. How does the last stage of symptoms finish on the ...

CHRISR999

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Scared

I’ve been feeling a bit rubbish very tired ,had some tests showing elevated ALT ranging between 47 and 76 this year also raised ferritin around 300 ....

I’ve been feeling a bit rubbish very tired ,had some tests showing elevated ALT ...

Kikidee08

•2 years ago

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Benefit of Urso

Hi All, I saw this in my news feed and thought I’d share: https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/UDCA-COVID19 After years of being told to shield and then be extra...

Hi All, I saw this in my news feed and thought I’d share: https://www.cam.ac.uk...

Readlots

•2 years ago

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Scared

I keep reading my condition, even if I stay sober, gives me a life expectancy of less than 10 years! Is that right?

I keep reading my condition, even if I stay sober, gives me a life expectancy o...

Buster0979

•2 years ago

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Liver disease

I was alcoholic and had drinking from last 8 years regularly. I had done liver elastography and mean ARFI comes 1.07m/sec and fibroscan shows 9kpa.No, I m...

I was alcoholic and had drinking from last 8 years regularly. I had done liver e...

Jhon789

•2 years ago

7 Replies

My Father

Dear all, This is my first time posting. I’m feeling very lost and overwhelmed as my dad has been diagnosed with a decompensated liver from alcohol misuse...

Dear all, This is my first time posting. I’m feeling very lost and overwhelmed ...

Southlondon1

•2 years ago

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platelet and bilirubin level creating anxiety

2 years ago I had bloods and bilirubin came back at 30mmol.. bloods & platelets normal all other LFT were also normal. Last week had a further blood test as a...

2 years ago I had bloods and bilirubin came back at 30mmol.. bloods & platelets ...

Boonsy641

•2 years ago

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Alpha-1. Antitrypsin

does anyone have any info about this? My daughter has just been diagnosed as a carrier.

does anyone have any info about this? My daughter has just been diagnosed as a ...

Ghops

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for December 2022

Fibrosis/ cirrhosis diagnosis

Thinning Hair

PIP DOWNGRADED ME BACK TO STANDARD ON BOTH

struggling liver due to alpha 1 antytripsine deficiency

scared of cancer

Post operative acute hepatitis

FIB 4

benign liver cysts resection recovery

Resmetirom by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals - Promising NASH treatment

Driving Rules

Cdt blood test

NASH worries

Merry Christmas

Should Alcohol Get a Worse Rap?

Stressed

Breakthrough in race to cure fatty liver disease that could also cut risk of Alzheimer’s and depression

Christmas thanks and support

This time last year

Newly diagnosed

Christmas Greetings

Antibiotics

Cirrohiss

Last stage of symptoms.

Scared

Benefit of Urso

Scared

Liver disease

My Father

platelet and bilirubin level creating anxiety

Alpha-1. Antitrypsin

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