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Normal blood work

Doctor rang me today and said all my bloods were normal, hospital text me saying they've saying my orthopaedics appointment has been cancelled for the second...

Doctor rang me today and said all my bloods were normal, hospital text me saying...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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a little help

I’m thinking about this: In my posts, when I first use an acronym, ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) I write out what it stands for; and when I give my reading 28...

I’m thinking about this: In my posts, when I first use an acronym, ALT (Alanine ...

Murffie68

•1 year ago

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End of the Line...

I have now been informed that my wife, Starprincess, is approaching her End of Life. A difficult time for us both. Spends most of her time sleeping with her...

I have now been informed that my wife, Starprincess, is approaching her End of L...

Starprincess

•1 year ago

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fibroscan afyer high ast, alt

I had a fibroscan today after bloods came back with 2.5x normal ast and alt. ast higher than alt.The fibroscan nurse initially had readings of 9 and 10kpa,...

I had a fibroscan today after bloods came back with 2.5x normal ast and alt. as...

glander2405

•1 year ago

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Why don’t the medical team looking after me provide me with information on Cirrhosis?

I feel like I’m be left in the dark! Why do I have to ask all the questions and try and do my own research? I understand everyone and case, symptoms are...

I feel like I’m be left in the dark! Why do I have to ask all the questions and ...

Chick_atee

•1 year ago

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worried

Hi all, hope you are all well..I spoke to the staff at drs today asking for my dr to take another look at my bloods to try & see why they are up & down. Ggt...

Hi all, hope you are all well..I spoke to the staff at drs today asking for my d...

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•1 year ago

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Great advice

Had a very informative call today from a lovely lady connected to our doctors. I had been referred because I had a breakdown last Friday with worry.She...

Had a very informative call today from a lovely lady connected to our doctors. I...

Diamondbabe

•1 year ago

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feeling really anxious

I have been to see my liver consultant today, he said I need a transplant I was diagnosed with Cirrhosis two years ago had a varicella bleed in a year ago I...

I have been to see my liver consultant today, he said I need a transplant I was...

1379

•1 year ago

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Holiday insurance

Anyone been going on holiday not sure about insurance answered as best I can but varices question stuck o now no acites swelling gone down one report from 2021...

Anyone been going on holiday not sure about insurance answered as best I can but...

Morkmindy

•1 year ago

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Online calculators

I know the online calculator can't diagnose as such but are they actually strong indicators of what is actually going on? My fib4 and de ritis ratio is fine...

I know the online calculator can't diagnose as such but are they actually strong...

Hayleypop

•1 year ago

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Billirubin

Is bilirubin 0.29 mg/dL or 5umol/L normal levels

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Pensions/Ill health retirement

Could use some advice, as needing to think about my wellbeing and ill health retirement since recently getting diagnosed with NASH-related cirrhosis but with a...

Could use some advice, as needing to think about my wellbeing and ill health ret...

FAB1962

•1 year ago

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cirrhosis

I have been on the sick for 3 months and decided to go back to work doing site work 1 day and it was awful I think I went back too soon am feeling really ill...

I have been on the sick for 3 months and decided to go back to work doing site w...

Tim12

•1 year ago

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Elbow Joint Pain of the scale

Any ideas why my elbows are in shear bulk whilst diagnosed as having cirrhosis? The pain is off the scale? I’m also on a 3 monthly drug for psoriasis, and can...

Any ideas why my elbows are in shear bulk whilst diagnosed as having cirrhosis? ...

55spenc

•1 year ago

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ultrasound

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with cirrhosis over 2 years ago due to hep C, which has now been treated. I’m puzzled over the results of my last 2 ultrasounds....

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with cirrhosis over 2 years ago due to hep C, which...

Ruby1960

•1 year ago

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slight reduction in public hair

Sorry if this is a gross information to give but I noticed there has been a slight reduction in my pubic hair, google again is saying “end stage liver disease...

Sorry if this is a gross information to give but I noticed there has been a slig...

Zeus12

•1 year ago

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Not a Question really I just wanted to Give a huge Thank You to one of the fabulous Liver Nurses on the Help Line

I Hope this is allowed and I'm sorry if it not but I just wanted to give a Huge Thanks to one of the amazing liver nurses from the Liver help line who I spoke...

I Hope this is allowed and I'm sorry if it not but I just wanted to give a Huge ...

Dobielove

•1 year ago

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Palma erythema

Is palma erythema a sign of liver disease.

Hidden

•1 year ago

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newbie mrcp, ultrasound, mri

i had a clear mrcp in december i had an ultrasound early january which showed 3 areas of damage. i had mri with contrast last week. i know the results were...

i had a clear mrcp in december i had an ultrasound early january which showed 3...

Suekee2

•1 year ago

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you don’t have to comment but please if you don’t mind say a prayer for my blood work tomorrow I’m very nervous.

I have to do my six month blood work other than Ativan I’ve stopped all meds that my dr has believed are causing my higher blood LFTs here’s hoping that’s all...

I have to do my six month blood work other than Ativan I’ve stopped all meds th...

mtk0925

•1 year ago

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Normal blood test

Can you have decompensated cirrhosis with normal blood test

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Liver Discomfort - how long it lasts after stopping drinking

Hello, SORRY IN ADVANCE FOR LONG POST!! I am new here and have recently got a high LFT after my annual blood pressure review checks. I was a very heavy...

Hello, SORRY IN ADVANCE FOR LONG POST!! I am new here and have recently got a...

Lock80

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Swelling, pain and cramp in left side of abdomen

My husband has been having extreme pain across the middle of his back.I have noticed a large lump in his abdomen on the left side. He is having discomfort...

My husband has been having extreme pain across the middle of his back.I have not...

Diamondbabe

•1 year ago

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some good news

I was diagnosed with liver cancer with 2 tumours, one measuring 3 1/2 cm, in June of last year. The oncologists said I would do well to have two years but...

I was diagnosed with liver cancer with 2 tumours, one measuring 3 1/2 cm, in Ju...

Willow1950

•1 year ago

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Has anyone else had a reaction to the Pneumococcal vaccine

3 years ago I had a severe physical reaction to the Pneumococcal vaccine which put me in Hospital for 2 days for observations. At the time (and still having)...

3 years ago I had a severe physical reaction to the Pneumococcal vaccine which p...

tipovtong

•1 year ago

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NHS Blood and Transplant are seeking the views of patients on living donor liver transplantation

Living donor liver transplantation emerged across the world in the early 1990s in response to the shortfall in available donor organs for patients in need of a...

Living donor liver transplantation emerged across the world in the early 1990s i...

BritishLiverTrust1

British Liver Trust•1 year ago

inflammation question

can You have inflammation in liver and all your blood levels be normal?

Realy

•1 year ago

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results

Afternoon all, hope everyone is good today. I posted a couple of weeks ago, i had ggt of 699 & alp of 332. Ive had more bloods done last week & ggt is now 479...

Afternoon all, hope everyone is good today. I posted a couple of weeks ago, i ha...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Toenail fungus

I have an appointment on the 31st , meanwhile I noticed toenail fungus on the two big toes, googled it and it’s saying toenail fungus only comes with end stage...

I have an appointment on the 31st , meanwhile I noticed toenail fungus on the tw...

Zeus12

•1 year ago

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successful PIP claim (higher) and what we did

Hi, thanks so much to everyone here who offered advice on how to claim for PIP. We have heard today my partner has been awarded the higher amount for both...

Hi, thanks so much to everyone here who offered advice on how to claim for PIP. ...

Rshc

•1 year ago

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All posts for January 2023

Normal blood work

a little help

End of the Line...

fibroscan afyer high ast, alt

Why don’t the medical team looking after me provide me with information on Cirrhosis?

worried

Great advice

feeling really anxious

Holiday insurance

Online calculators

Billirubin

Pensions/Ill health retirement

cirrhosis

Elbow Joint Pain of the scale

ultrasound

slight reduction in public hair

Not a Question really I just wanted to Give a huge Thank You to one of the fabulous Liver Nurses on the Help Line

Palma erythema

newbie mrcp, ultrasound, mri

you don’t have to comment but please if you don’t mind say a prayer for my blood work tomorrow I’m very nervous.

Normal blood test

Liver Discomfort - how long it lasts after stopping drinking

Swelling, pain and cramp in left side of abdomen

some good news

Has anyone else had a reaction to the Pneumococcal vaccine

NHS Blood and Transplant are seeking the views of patients on living donor liver transplantation

inflammation question

results

Toenail fungus

successful PIP claim (higher) and what we did

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