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Aza and sun sensitivity

hi there, recently prescribed Aza as part of my programme and wondering if people have issues with the sun? Is it okay to wear a really good factor 50 every...

hi there, recently prescribed Aza as part of my programme and wondering if peopl...

Tippy_h

•1 year ago

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What is the Kpa score on a Fibroscan that indicates cirrhosis?

I recently had a Fibroscan and had a score of 9 which has freaked me out a bit, so I’ve tried to cut back on drinking and eat healthily. I’ve seen my GP for a...

I recently had a Fibroscan and had a score of 9 which has freaked me out a bit, ...

Hogeyzz

•1 year ago

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AFP Bloods

Can anyone tell me if they've had elevates AFP bloods, and if so what was the reason? Was it regeneration or tumor? My bloods are elevated and I've been...

Can anyone tell me if they've had elevates AFP bloods, and if so what was the re...

BumbleCat

•1 year ago

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AIH and Azathioprine

Hola, my compromised amigos! About to start Aza for AIH - I know we're all individuals but anyone here have experience of this drug? Not thrilled about it,...

Hola, my compromised amigos! About to start Aza for AIH - I know we're all indi...

itsmancinibaby

•1 year ago

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liver transplant , I have cirrhosis and liver cancer but when I spoke to the specialist he said I would not be eligible for a transplant, I

I was told by a Harley street Consultant, my best way of a cure was a liver transplant, I have been diagnosed with HCC cancer along with portal vein and...

I was told by a Harley street Consultant, my best way of a cure was a liver tran...

Willow1950

•1 year ago

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Mental health and cirrhosis

Me and my partner have together for a year now. Started as friends, knew from the word go,he had cirrhosis. But it didn't change anything, still wanted to form...

Me and my partner have together for a year now. Started as friends, knew from th...

lifebegins53

•1 year ago

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Turmeric Tea

Hi Guys, Hope everyone is well! My diet has been awful over the last few months I feel like I am just eating junk so I am back on the wagon and going to start...

Hi Guys, Hope everyone is well! My diet has been awful over the last few months...

Chaz3125

•1 year ago

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Just been diagnosed with Portal hypertensive gastropathy

Fiberious liver caused by the drugs used to cure my sepsis. Now been diagnosed with Portal hypertensive gastropathy. No pain. Any idea of the treatment I...

Fiberious liver caused by the drugs used to cure my sepsis. Now been diagnosed w...

Curryandchips

•1 year ago

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Alcohol Free for 12 Months

Not asking for bells, whistles or a present but I would just like to tell someone that today I have not had 1 single alcoholic drink in 12 months .!! Didn't...

Not asking for bells, whistles or a present but I would just like to tell someon...

Taffypaul

•1 year ago

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Transplant assessment looming

Hubby has finally an assessment appointment on the 6 april with Edinburgh Royal. Just looking for a wee bit of a heads up of what to expect on the day. What...

Hubby has finally an assessment appointment on the 6 april with Edinburgh Royal....

Fauncey

•1 year ago

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cirrhosis or not??

I was asked to take part in a Fatty Liver clinical research study and had to go through a number of pre tests to establish I was suitable for the study....

I was asked to take part in a Fatty Liver clinical research study and had to go...

Plecos

•1 year ago

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liver transplant

I just thought I’d let you all know I have just been called for my liver transplant, this is the second time I’ve been called so fingers crossed this time 🤞....

I just thought I’d let you all know I have just been called for my liver transpl...

Dogbot

•1 year ago

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NorthLad

Recently every night my hands become incredibly itchy to the point of distraction. I have liver cirrhosis, is this normal? Many thanks

Recently every night my hands become incredibly itchy to the point of distractio...

NorthLad

•1 year ago

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Still no symptoms

Hi Nearly a year since being told I had decompensated cirrhosis, sadly I've not been able to stop the drinking but have given up the opiates. Still doing my...

Hi Nearly a year since being told I had decompensated cirrhosis, sadly I've not...

thelad73

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Fine blood tests and ultrasound elastography after heavy alcohol abuse - am I safe then?

I suffered alcohol abuse for 3 years, and now I am a light drinker. I had normal blood tests, ultrasound and elastography 1.5 years ago. Am I safe as long as I...

I suffered alcohol abuse for 3 years, and now I am a light drinker. I had normal...

Thomas4213

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Fibrocscan results

Hi all. Thought I’d give an update after my previous few posts. Fibroscan results were good, 4.9 KPA - which I’m amazed at after my drinking history. Was told...

Hi all. Thought I’d give an update after my previous few posts. Fibroscan result...

Nixxysarge1

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Start of symptoms

Hi All Managed 6 months and a bit what I thought was symptom free of cirrhosis! 3 weeks ago after a meal I went into a shaking frenzy and within 1 hour I had...

Hi All Managed 6 months and a bit what I thought was symptom free of cirrhosis!...

55spenc

•1 year ago

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Stages

Sorry to sound so stark about this, but my question is how the stages work? Does it start with tremors, then kidney issues, then jaundice and then liver...

Sorry to sound so stark about this, but my question is how the stages work? D...

ChelseaPH

•1 year ago

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First Post (advice if possible)

hi all, my SO drinks minimum of 45 units per week, sometimes 60. Gets up for work bright as a button, if he goes two days without booze he's quite nasty and...

hi all, my SO drinks minimum of 45 units per week, sometimes 60. Gets up for ...

ChelseaPH

•1 year ago

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Beta Blockers for Portal Hypertension /heart failure

Advice please for the type of Beta Blockers someone with Portal Hypertension and Heart Failure might be put on. I'm currently on Nebivolol for HF.

Advice please for the type of Beta Blockers someone with Portal Hypertension and...

Curryandchips

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Gurgling stomach

My partner has cirrhosis and has felt really off today. He's constantly going to the loo and his stomach is slightly swollen is gurgling so loudley. Has...

My partner has cirrhosis and has felt really off today. He's constantly going to...

Catfan1969

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Diagnosis - Large fatty liver

Hi everyone, I have just joined this group as I was told two days ago, I have a large and very fatty liver 😨Initially I went to my GP as I was suffering from...

Hi everyone, I have just joined this group as I was told two days ago, I have a ...

Sunflower85

•1 year ago

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NHS failing

Well being diagnosed with Cirrhosis 22/09/2022, I had my first 6 monthly HCC scan 07/03/2023 I was strangely excited to see the hard work it had taken to lose...

Well being diagnosed with Cirrhosis 22/09/2022, I had my first 6 monthly HCC sca...

55spenc

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Erectile disfunction

Hi, since I have had a liver transplant I have struggled to maintain an erection.My consultant has sent me for tests, I think they tested my testosterone...

Hi, since I have had a liver transplant I have struggled to maintain an erection...

Refs

•1 year ago

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Blood tets results

Hi, I've had blood tests done a few days ago and got a call next day from GP surgery for a phone appointment in 2 weeks, picked up results from surgery....

Hi, I've had blood tests done a few days ago and got a call next day from GP sur...

Hidden

•1 year ago

5 Replies

latest US

So my latest US has come back.. Impression: Mildly Fatty Liver Diagnosed Cirrhosis 3 years ago First Fibroscan last September 2022 8.8kpa 2 years 9 months...

So my latest US has come back.. Impression: Mildly Fatty Liver Diagnosed Cirrh...

deanw41

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Latest fibroscan

Hi The latest stage of my liver journey; previously diagnosed with cirrhosis but not offered any follow up by hepatology or the six month check ups, I was...

Hi The latest stage of my liver journey; previously diagnosed with cirrhosis but...

Iro1

•1 year ago

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(update) bloods LFT results ??

Hi, me again! Just thought I’d drop an update for those that have been following my posts the past couple of days. As you’d of read I had good results from my...

Hi, me again! Just thought I’d drop an update for those that have been following...

Nixxysarge1

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Naltrexone and itching

I was wondering if anyone else had been naltrexone for extreme itching. It is giving me terrible side effects ie nausea, shakiness, dizziness and very weak....

I was wondering if anyone else had been naltrexone for extreme itching. It is g...

wilmawemyss

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Fibroscan of 9

I went to the BLT roadshow and had a scan and my score was 9. I’ve been a heavy drinker for years, so I knew it would be high., and I haven’t drunk since the...

I went to the BLT roadshow and had a scan and my score was 9. I’ve been a heavy...

Hogeyzz

•1 year ago

3 Replies

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All posts for March 2023

Aza and sun sensitivity

What is the Kpa score on a Fibroscan that indicates cirrhosis?

AFP Bloods

AIH and Azathioprine

liver transplant , I have cirrhosis and liver cancer but when I spoke to the specialist he said I would not be eligible for a transplant, I

Mental health and cirrhosis

Turmeric Tea

Just been diagnosed with Portal hypertensive gastropathy

Alcohol Free for 12 Months

Transplant assessment looming

cirrhosis or not??

liver transplant

NorthLad

Still no symptoms

Fine blood tests and ultrasound elastography after heavy alcohol abuse - am I safe then?

Fibrocscan results

Start of symptoms

Stages

First Post (advice if possible)

Beta Blockers for Portal Hypertension /heart failure

Gurgling stomach

Diagnosis - Large fatty liver

NHS failing

Erectile disfunction

Blood tets results

latest US

Latest fibroscan

(update) bloods LFT results ??

Naltrexone and itching

Fibroscan of 9

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