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Issue with Ascites

Hi guys , my mother has decompensated cirrhosis and i am first time posting on this wall. She had varices banded last year and gave dieuretics for ascites...

Hi guys , my mother has decompensated cirrhosis and i am first time posting on t...

blueaqua02

•1 year ago

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help …. With what questions to ask ??

Hi , I’m looking to see if you can please help my mum as she was recently diagnosed with NASH cirrhosis in October with portal hypertension with splenomegaly...

Hi , I’m looking to see if you can please help my mum as she was recently diagno...

Sharonmcfarlane

•1 year ago

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GFR levels post transplant

hi, anyone got any idea as to what their GFR level, or creatinine or urea levels in blood were 2 years onwards post Tx. I was shocked today to find my GFR is...

hi, anyone got any idea as to what their GFR level, or creatinine or urea levels...

Braveheart65

•1 year ago

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Liver Biopsy

Hi everyone. I have to have a liver biopsy next week - I am told it will determine which type of liver disease I have. The consultant told me 6 months ago...

Hi everyone. I have to have a liver biopsy next week - I am told it will determ...

craftylearner

•1 year ago

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Liver transplant aborted

I was diagnosed in early April 22 as needing a liver transplant. The outward signs were yellow eyes and skin, lot’s of weight loss, fluid on the legs from...

I was diagnosed in early April 22 as needing a liver transplant. The outward si...

Shep666

•1 year ago

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Permanently cold

My partner has liver cirrhosis and is generally well at the moment. He is always cold is this something to do with his liver??? Thanks Claire

My partner has liver cirrhosis and is generally well at the moment. He is always...

Catfan1969

•1 year ago

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Partner told yesterday liver compensated (and off transplant list) - mixed emotions

Partner with ARLD diagnosed 22.12.21 - after 6 months alcohol free was told bloods not improving any more and 'is as good as its going to get, time to consider...

Partner with ARLD diagnosed 22.12.21 - after 6 months alcohol free was told bloo...

Rshc

•1 year ago

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Holiday insurance companies.....

Hi there, I'm in ireland here. I've compensated cirrhosis for the last four years. I've been very lucky that, I've very few symptoms, as hard going they are....

Hi there, I'm in ireland here. I've compensated cirrhosis for the last four year...

lighthouse123

•1 year ago

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Thank you

Thank you all kind words support god bless

1vanpow

•2 years ago

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Bad habits are hard to stop

Hi I’m a newbie here so just wanted some feedback/advice. Last week after a scare last year and hospitalised due to excessive drinking I had a fibroscan which...

Hi I’m a newbie here so just wanted some feedback/advice. Last week after a sca...

No777

•2 years ago

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My brother died today

My brother died today from stage 4 cirrhosis I feel so guilty I tried helping he wouldn't stop drinking only 62 years old

My brother died today from stage 4 cirrhosis I feel so guilty I tried helping he...

1vanpow

•2 years ago

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New to Cirrhosis

I'm new to all of this but am already decompensated. I'm still waiting to talk to the nutritionist and am struggling with what foods I should avoid. I know...

I'm new to all of this but am already decompensated. I'm still waiting to talk t...

Bacon123

•2 years ago

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How is Chronic hepatic encephalopathy diagnosed?

My dad is in hospital with confusion (he's slowly gaining lucidness), where he is being treated for a UTI, and they have told him he has chronic hepatic...

My dad is in hospital with confusion (he's slowly gaining lucidness), where he i...

DrFishHeads

•2 years ago

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Are high liver enzymes and LDL normal in the beginning with a keto diet?

Hi all, I just started Keto in early November after NAFLD showed up on my ultrasound. I had blood tests done in September which seemed normal. The...

Hi all, I just started Keto in early November after NAFLD showed up on my ult...

mr_eldritch

•2 years ago

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diagnosed with PBC today

Hi first post just wondered if anyone has any advice Diet drink etc Side effects from ursodeoxycholic acid Thanks

Hi first post just wondered if anyone has any advice Diet drink etc Side e...

Eppy

•2 years ago

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cirrhosis Holidays

I am wondering if I can go on a holiday and fly have heard its not a good idea with this condition

I am wondering if I can go on a holiday and fly have heard its not a good idea w...

Tim12

•2 years ago

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Some good news at last

Hi all, I read from afar,7 months ago I was told I had decompensated cirrhosis, and most likely have to have a transplant, was waiting to see new consultant,...

Hi all, I read from afar,7 months ago I was told I had decompensated cirrhosis, ...

bushburywolf

•2 years ago

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fibroscan

when given the test what blood levels are calculated if any for the results. And how recent must blood work be to test date ?

when given the test what blood levels are calculated if any for the results. And...

Realy

•2 years ago

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Child Pugh scores

Slightly confused: doctor at hospital today (not gastro as no one available til end of week) said hubby's CP score was C and scale goes up to E or F, he wasn't...

Slightly confused: doctor at hospital today (not gastro as no one available til ...

MrsWorried

•2 years ago

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Assessment - update

Just had first assessment at Q E hospital all went well pretty straight forward X rays scans bloods,next one in six weeks time for two days and that's it,...

Just had first assessment at Q E hospital all went well pretty straight forward ...

lonmallin50

•2 years ago

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Worried about blood test

Hi all, I'm panicking a little and hoping you can put my mind at rest. I've felt wiped out and jittery for a few weeks, supposed to climbing Kilimanjaro in...

Hi all, I'm panicking a little and hoping you can put my mind at rest. I've f...

LWCARAB

•2 years ago

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Hepactic Encepahalopathy and DVLA

Hi, Following surgery in Oct 2022 (TIPPS procedure) I now have to take Rifaximin (550mg twice daily) and Lactulose to prevent confusion etc caused by...

Hi, Following surgery in Oct 2022 (TIPPS procedure) I now have to take Rifaxim...

Mands271

•2 years ago

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Cirrhosis itching help

Has anyone successfully combated the severe itching associated with cirrhosis?

Bacon123

•2 years ago

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advice rib pain

Hi all I have been lurking on here for a while! I have had right side rib pain for a couple of years, nothing that stops day to day activities but just a dull...

Hi all I have been lurking on here for a while! I have had right side rib pain f...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Hubby update Jan2023

Hubby is still off of the booze, it’s now been just over 18mths. Hubby has put on a lot of weight. He was 8st 1llb when he was admitted to hospital in June...

Hubby is still off of the booze, it’s now been just over 18mths. Hubby has put ...

mumof3girls

•2 years ago

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Liver disease

Can anyone tell me that, Is it compulsory to do PT/INR test in liver disease???and if the clodding time increase, the it means liver cirhhosis???

Can anyone tell me that, Is it compulsory to do PT/INR test in liver disease???a...

Jhon789

•2 years ago

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Fibrosis test or liver biopsy

Ho do you go about getting a fibrosis test or liver biopsy when your GP doesn't listen to you.

Ho do you go about getting a fibrosis test or liver biopsy when your GP doesn't...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Bilirubin measurement of 6 umol/L

Is this measurement of bilirubin within the normal range, would be much appreciated if anyone knows.

Is this measurement of bilirubin within the normal range, would be much apprecia...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Misdiagnosed with cirrhosis?

Has anyone been misdisiagnosed with cirrhosis?(ct scan)

Linakes

•2 years ago

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Cirrhosis fibro scan

I had a scan in November last year Kpa 28.1 thinking this was high had another one in January and was 27 kpa hoping through time this will go down

I had a scan in November last year Kpa 28.1 thinking this was high had another o...

Tim12

•2 years ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for January 2023

Issue with Ascites

help …. With what questions to ask ??

GFR levels post transplant

Liver Biopsy

Liver transplant aborted

Permanently cold

Partner told yesterday liver compensated (and off transplant list) - mixed emotions

Holiday insurance companies.....

Thank you

Bad habits are hard to stop

My brother died today

New to Cirrhosis

How is Chronic hepatic encephalopathy diagnosed?

Are high liver enzymes and LDL normal in the beginning with a keto diet?

diagnosed with PBC today

cirrhosis Holidays

Some good news at last

fibroscan

Child Pugh scores

Assessment - update

Worried about blood test

Hepactic Encepahalopathy and DVLA

Cirrhosis itching help

advice rib pain

Hubby update Jan2023

Liver disease

Fibrosis test or liver biopsy

Bilirubin measurement of 6 umol/L

Misdiagnosed with cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis fibro scan

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