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newly diagnosed

Have had NASH for 25 years am told now I have cirrhosis have lots of questions. I also have type 2 diabetes and CAD with 12 stents...and recently diagnosed...

Have had NASH for 25 years am told now I have cirrhosis have lots of questions. ...

pjcag

•1 year ago

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Is there hope

What I’m finding hard to understand my husband was diagnosed in August with compensated cirrhosis, gave up alcohol straight away, was good until about a month...

What I’m finding hard to understand my husband was diagnosed in August with comp...

Holidaymad22

•1 year ago

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Struggling with life

I have posted a few times lately, but myself and my partner are struggling. After feeling absolutely crap with ascites and sickness, for the first time since...

I have posted a few times lately, but myself and my partner are struggling. Afte...

Catfan1969

•1 year ago

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In the depths of health anxiety yet again…

I’m 67, and I’ve suffered from severe health anxiety for most of my adult life - and that could qualify for a post in its own right - but as I’m also someone...

I’m 67, and I’ve suffered from severe health anxiety for most of my adult life...

Kellan38

•1 year ago

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AFP Levels

Anyone with experience with high AFP tumor marker. That can share their experience. All my bloods(liver, blood count etc ) normal. minimal fatty liver,...

Anyone with experience with high AFP tumor marker. That can share their experie...

T_Shelby

•1 year ago

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Update on Fibroscan.

I paid for a private fibroscan only way in Spain as not available on NHS. equivalent. Results F1 -F2 I may seem strange to say I'm relieved and happy..but...

I paid for a private fibroscan only way in Spain as not available on NHS. equiva...

Spiff

•1 year ago

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got my results back

I've got my test results back off the doctor my haemoglobin a1c is10.6 my hba1c is 93 my triglycerides are 6 gamma gt is 134 alanine is 58 aspartate is 87 of...

I've got my test results back off the doctor my haemoglobin a1c is10.6 my hba1c ...

northpolebear

•1 year ago

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Minor query

Age 74 and have probably averaged upwards of 25 to 30 units of alcohol a week for about 5 decades seemingly without doing damage (ast/alt below 20 and gfr of...

Age 74 and have probably averaged upwards of 25 to 30 units of alcohol a week fo...

normanbyrott

•1 year ago

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Ascites for over a week

Hi any advice welcome. My partner has had ascites for close to two weeks now. He's been on spironolactone a week now, and he's still peeing and pooing loads....

Hi any advice welcome. My partner has had ascites for close to two weeks now. He...

Catfan1969

•1 year ago

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Heartbroken- have I messed everything up now?

My daughter's baby Charlotte Rose was born asleep full term, we don't know what happened yet. But I stupidly drank a bottle of wine last night after complete...

My daughter's baby Charlotte Rose was born asleep full term, we don't know what...

EmmaThom

•1 year ago

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Semi-related to previous post

I have FLD and rheumatoid arthritis and lately headaches which I suspect is the RA, but regardless… Which painkillers can you use?

I have FLD and rheumatoid arthritis and lately headaches which I suspect is the ...

JHvanN

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Spousal support...who, where?

Hubs has found himself in hospital after lying to me about having quit drinking. He nipped to his local on Tuesday (it's next door to the chemist and he was...

Hubs has found himself in hospital after lying to me about having quit drinking....

mrsstrider

•1 year ago

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What do you suggest?

An update - hubby readmitted to hospital just over 3 weeks ago, which was only 4 weeks after previous admission.Getting any information from the medical team...

An update - hubby readmitted to hospital just over 3 weeks ago, which was only 4...

MrsWorried

•1 year ago

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gallbladder removal

hi I wonder if anyone has had there gallbladder removed with compensated cirrhosis I’m worried that this could affect my liver and cause more damage. I had a...

hi I wonder if anyone has had there gallbladder removed with compensated cirrhos...

Janden12

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Valium alternatives

So while in hospital for my barrage of tests etc I was taking high doses of slow K and slow Mag morning and night (magnesium and potassium) and Thiamine (high...

So while in hospital for my barrage of tests etc I was taking high doses of slow...

JHvanN

•1 year ago

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Fibroscan is ut with paying for one privately.

Hi I'm a newbie to the group I've been told by specialist that I have compensated cirrhosis by specialist. But also told after MRI no scarring..I've had loads...

Hi I'm a newbie to the group I've been told by specialist that I have compensate...

Spiff

•1 year ago

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unexplained liver issues

I've been trying for the past year to find out what's happening with my liver but it's been impossible - I'm just worried about it so i hope this is okay to...

I've been trying for the past year to find out what's happening with my liver bu...

rose1812

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Very worried about initial blood test result for ALP

Hi, I have just heard from my Dr that I have elevated ALP levels in a blood test I had a couple of months ago to check my medication could still be...

Hi, I have just heard from my Dr that I have elevated ALP levels in a blood te...

Holly303

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Liver Disease/Fibroscan

Has anyone had a second opinion regarding Fibroscans

Tim12

•1 year ago

11 Replies

antibodies

Hi I have just received my antibody test result and I am very very nervous. I will of course talk to my doctor but she is very busy. smooth muscle <100...

Hi I have just received my antibody test result and I am very very nervous. ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Liver failure

My partner has had cirrhosis of the liver for quite some time he has been admitted to hospital with bleeding varises these don't seem to bother him now. This...

My partner has had cirrhosis of the liver for quite some time he has been admitt...

Fauncey

•1 year ago

17 Replies

low lft readings

Hi all, this is my first post. My Hubby went to gp with chest pain and she decided to do a full blood test. Everything was ok except all his liver markers...

Hi all, this is my first post. My Hubby went to gp with chest pain and she de...

Tash7778

•1 year ago

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I’m getting the chance to get rid of this cancer for good…

I finally got listed today…Any tips?

Zechariah123

•1 year ago

3 Replies

I need help

Hello, I need some advise. I have alcohol related liver disease,. I was told on Feb 2019. I was told be the liver nurse if I stopped drinking and started...

Hello, I need some advise. I have alcohol related liver disease,. I was told on ...

CHRISR999

•1 year ago

16 Replies

cirossis

how do you know the end is near my husaband has been admitted to the hospital 3 times in a month he se to be doing better but now mental confusion and tires

how do you know the end is near my husaband has been admitted to the hospital 3...

Grizz11

•1 year ago

8 Replies

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All posts for December 2022

newly diagnosed

Is there hope

Struggling with life

In the depths of health anxiety yet again…

AFP Levels

Update on Fibroscan.

got my results back

Minor query

Ascites for over a week

Heartbroken- have I messed everything up now?

Semi-related to previous post

Spousal support...who, where?

What do you suggest?

gallbladder removal

Valium alternatives

Fibroscan is ut with paying for one privately.

unexplained liver issues

Very worried about initial blood test result for ALP

Liver Disease/Fibroscan

antibodies

Liver failure

low lft readings

I’m getting the chance to get rid of this cancer for good…

I need help

cirossis

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