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worried about taking BP meds

Hi, I have Nash and was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure of 155/80 my gp would like me to start on a low dose of rampril , will this affect my...

Hi, I have Nash and was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure of 155/80 my...

Mrsmaggie

•1 year ago

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Gp won't help

I see my gp yesterday I was hoping he would contact the hospital to make my ultrasound urgent, I told him again about my stomach cramps, headaches, muscle...

I see my gp yesterday I was hoping he would contact the hospital to make my ultr...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Abnormal liver function tests

Hi Im new to this forum, Ive had abnormal liver function tests within the last few years. I dont drink, im not on NSAIDs, I dont have any other symptoms, no...

Hi Im new to this forum, Ive had abnormal liver function tests within the last ...

weobey

•1 year ago

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sickness at work

good morning Im a little worried at the moment In past 6months ive had a bit of time off work with tummy problems migraine and generally not feeling well...

good morning Im a little worried at the moment In past 6months ive had a bit...

Eppy

•1 year ago

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Starting portal hypertension medication & update

Met with my consultant this morning & after being on dueretics for over 6 months ascities is not leaving me. I’m weak, extremely fatigued and have lost so much...

Met with my consultant this morning & after being on dueretics for over 6 months...

Chick_atee

•1 year ago

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Question about what else I can do

Hi there, my fibroscan was 6 a while back and I have changed to grilling everything and watching fat etc on meat. My most recent scan is 5.7 which is only 0.3...

Hi there, my fibroscan was 6 a while back and I have changed to grilling everyth...

Steel_Allen

•1 year ago

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Platelets and Enlarged Red Blood Cells

Recently diagnosed cirrhosis but yet to see consultant so I don't know if I am compensated or not. I've been brought forward to see hepatologist from mid April...

Recently diagnosed cirrhosis but yet to see consultant so I don't know if I am c...

AnxiousPete

•1 year ago

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Vitamin D deficiency, cirrhosis

Just a short question does cirrhosis cause vitamin D deficiency thanks, mark

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Hi All - Gynecomastia

Hi everyone, so a bit of background from me. 40 year old male, always been a social drinker until covid hit then I started drinking a bit more. Just before...

Hi everyone, so a bit of background from me. 40 year old male, always been a soc...

LennyM

•1 year ago

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Our FREE nurse-led helpine (UK)

This is just one of the many lovely pieces of feedback the wonderful nurses on our helpline receive. If you are in the UK and affected by liver disease or...

This is just one of the many lovely pieces of feedback the wonderful nurses on o...

BritishLiverTrust1

British Liver Trust•1 year ago

Catching up

Hi, I haven't been on here for along time. I hope everyone is doing ok. X

Coralsun

•1 year ago

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Metallic Taste in Mouth

Hello. I am new to the forum so apologies if I am covering issues repeatedly covered (I have done a quick search so hopefully will not be repetitive). I am a...

Hello. I am new to the forum so apologies if I am covering issues repeatedly cov...

helen2411

•1 year ago

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Muscle cramps after eating

Hi, when I eat the pains in my legs get worse and the pain in just under my ribcage which goes through to my back I think when the food goes down my esophagus...

Hi, when I eat the pains in my legs get worse and the pain in just under my ribc...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Vitamin A,D,E,K deficiency..

After gall bladder surgery my Doctors in India recommended no vitamin supplements . Read somewhere about possible fat soluble Vitamin deficiency after gall...

After gall bladder surgery my Doctors in India recommended no vitamin supplement...

KLPAN

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Any advice welcome

My husband was diagnosed with liver disease approx 4 years ago and was placed on the liver transplant waiting list. He had since been very stable and continued...

My husband was diagnosed with liver disease approx 4 years ago and was placed on...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Test results

So finally my tests results are here in my email I’m still not sure if I should be happy or not, all liver panel are normal except for bilirubin as usual ,...

So finally my tests results are here in my email I’m still not sure if I should ...

Zeus12

•1 year ago

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One year on

Thought I’d give a little update on my ARLD journey. After 1 year of initial Fibroscan results which were CAP score 316 and 28.9 kpa elastography score,...

Thought I’d give a little update on my ARLD journey. After 1 year of initial Fi...

Paul120222

•1 year ago

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AIH first winter

Wanting to ask other AIH sufferers that are taking immune suppressant drugs if I m too carful with wearing a mask Into shops and not socialise Indoors (Pub) in...

Wanting to ask other AIH sufferers that are taking immune suppressant drugs if I...

Jumbo1313

•1 year ago

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update on hubby 4

He continues to make slow improvements. Good days then bad days. He has been confused at times but that is improving slowly too. He is able to walk into the...

He continues to make slow improvements. Good days then bad days. He has been co...

Tucobear

•1 year ago

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Steroid tapering

Has anyone else had severe side effects when reducing their steroid dose? I was on 5mg prednisolone a day for at least seven months and reduced to 4mg a week...

Has anyone else had severe side effects when reducing their steroid dose? I was ...

Ambrosian

•1 year ago

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Forgotten

I’m in on the transplant waiting list and really feel I’ve been forgotten.

Gingerlad73

•1 year ago

7 Replies

The final week

Those kind enough to have followed my short time on the forum may recall my last post, only a few days ago, where I said hubby was refusing all further medical...

Those kind enough to have followed my short time on the forum may recall my last...

MrsWorried

•1 year ago

78 Replies

Sweet tooth

A light-hearted post. Has anyone developed a sweet tooth post diagnosis. I would never eat sweets, chocolate or cakes before, but since I'm all over them....

A light-hearted post. Has anyone developed a sweet tooth post diagnosis. I would...

Tp807

•1 year ago

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4 months post transplant

Is been at least 4 months post liver transplant. I would like to know from patients with experience how long it'll take for me to stop getting tired easily and...

Is been at least 4 months post liver transplant. I would like to know from patie...

Kamx

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Hello, new here!! I'm Taz in Scotland

Hello, last year I was diagnosed with serious liver disease, I was drinking myself unconscious every day for 26 years, I'm currently 42 year's old, last August...

Hello, last year I was diagnosed with serious liver disease, I was drinking myse...

Tazzyguy1

•1 year ago

36 Replies

Greens Greens is that the way?

Hello Everyone, I'm making my husband meals he has Childs C scale is it and cirrhosis and had TIPPS procedure and now a diabetic. He's currently sofa bound...

Hello Everyone, I'm making my husband meals he has Childs C scale is it and ci...

DD75

•1 year ago

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Goodbye...

This will be the last post for my wife Starprincess, she passed away today with Hepatic Encephalopothy. Thank you all.

This will be the last post for my wife Starprincess, she passed away today with ...

Starprincess

•1 year ago

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tips procedure for Asceties

my son is going for a heart and liver scan to see if a tips procedure is possible . He has a rocket drain and has 9-10 litres drained every week . has...

my son is going for a heart and liver scan to see if a tips procedure is possib...

Mango5cm

•1 year ago

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Doxazosin

I was diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis in 2017. Today I was prescribed Doxazosin, an alpha blocker, for palpitations and hypertension. This is...

I was diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis in 2017. Today I was prescribed Doxa...

Beauport

•1 year ago

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Stage 4 Cirrhosis can be compensated?

My husband was diagnosed with Cirrhosis via liver biopsy. He is 65 years old. The liver specialist says the biopsy indicates Stage 4 cirrhosis. His fibrosis...

My husband was diagnosed with Cirrhosis via liver biopsy. He is 65 years old. ...

Marie2272

•1 year ago

11 Replies

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All posts for February 2023

worried about taking BP meds

Gp won't help

Abnormal liver function tests

sickness at work

Starting portal hypertension medication & update

Question about what else I can do

Platelets and Enlarged Red Blood Cells

Vitamin D deficiency, cirrhosis

Hi All - Gynecomastia

Our FREE nurse-led helpine (UK)

Catching up

Metallic Taste in Mouth

Muscle cramps after eating

Vitamin A,D,E,K deficiency..

Any advice welcome

Test results

One year on

AIH first winter

update on hubby 4

Steroid tapering

Forgotten

The final week

Sweet tooth

4 months post transplant

Hello, new here!! I'm Taz in Scotland

Greens Greens is that the way?

Goodbye...

tips procedure for Asceties

Doxazosin

Stage 4 Cirrhosis can be compensated?

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