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Disney 2024

Hi I am still awaiting hepatology appointment said I would be seen in April just wondering if anyone can say if it’s a long process for your inflammation to go...

Hi I am still awaiting hepatology appointment said I would be seen in April just...

Disney2023

•1 year ago

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Do i have PBC or not? very confused😕

Hi guys, long story short. Saw rheumatology several years ago- diagnosed with PBC. Sent for ultrasound of liver, gallbladder and pancreas- pancreas puckered (...

Hi guys, long story short. Saw rheumatology several years ago- diagnosed with PB...

Deeplydepp

•1 year ago

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GGT Continues to Rise Yet No Alcohol Intake

Hello friends I am wondering if anybody has or had similar. Ever since I left hospital last year April 1st 2022 my GGT continues to rise, was 95 last June...

Hello friends I am wondering if anybody has or had similar. Ever since I left ho...

Taffypaul

•1 year ago

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Liver fibrosis

i did my fibroscan yesterday and the result came back alarming. My CAP value is at 400 and Fibrosis score 10.9. I’m arranging for a MRE to confirm...

i did my fibroscan yesterday and the result came back alarming. My CAP value is ...

Reneling

•1 year ago

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scared

I’m really scared, my kpa was really high , so was another percent score (not the cap …that was high and I expected that,) my question is if a person lives...

I’m really scared, my kpa was really high , so was another percent score (not th...

Sophia1968

•1 year ago

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fibro scan results

we’ll I am back from my appointment, gutted and in tears, I actually can not believe this, I have cirrohsis 😥

we’ll I am back from my appointment, gutted and in tears, I actually can not bel...

Sophia1968

•1 year ago

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Finally got a diagnosis in writing

HiFinally got a diagnosis in plain medical language, not 'on the cusp of cirrhosis' or a broad statement of steatosis. Liver stiffness of 8.8 kpa Cap of...

HiFinally got a diagnosis in plain medical language, not 'on the cusp of cirrhos...

Iro1

•1 year ago

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Latest ultrasound and blood results

My second ultrasound and blood can back this morning the bloods were satisfactory and ultrasound says fatty liver should I know stop worrying about thinking my...

My second ultrasound and blood can back this morning the bloods were satisfactor...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Friend has high LFTs

Hi, My friend has high AST (150), ALT (115) and GGT (415). Thry have high blood pressure too. They've stopped drinking alcohol but are now terrified to go to...

Hi, My friend has high AST (150), ALT (115) and GGT (415). Thry have high blood...

ARM8

•1 year ago

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

I was diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency over 2 years ago. I now have emphysema and high white blood cell count. But my doctor says I no longer...

I was diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency over 2 years ago. I now have...

carriecatlady

•1 year ago

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High GGT Level

Morning All, so my GGT level is now up to 136 & my GP has requested a liver scan, I’m still waiting for the appointment. I’ve been virtually teetotal for 5...

Morning All, so my GGT level is now up to 136 & my GP has requested a liver scan...

Gardener21

•1 year ago

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1st 6 months scan

Hi all, just off for my 1st 6 month scan nervous as hell but I’ve done everything they’ve asked me to do no alcohol and tried my best with food fingers crossed...

Hi all, just off for my 1st 6 month scan nervous as hell but I’ve done everythin...

Audiking

•1 year ago

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Eplerenone

Anyone been prescribed Eplerenoneon the NHS? To be use as a water tablet?

Male47

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Is this survivable?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone might share their experience with me to help me know what we can expect going forward. My 55 year old aunt is in...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone might share their experience with me to h...

DonnyDarko91

•1 year ago

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Dizziness and head heaviness head pressure

Hey guys , my mom has cirrhosis and she has recently feel new symptom dizziness and heaviness in head she said it felt like head pressure . Is anyone here have...

Hey guys , my mom has cirrhosis and she has recently feel new symptom dizziness ...

blueaqua02

•1 year ago

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Has anyone experienced this...

So partner needs transplant, had assessment app last week but got cancelled due to being an in patient in hospital with sepsis. Infection cleared but today doc...

So partner needs transplant, had assessment app last week but got cancelled due ...

Fauncey

•1 year ago

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Dr Google

Is it the only was to test accurately for liver disease is having a liver biopsy, according to Google ultrasound is only 30 odd % CT scan 60 odd % should I...

Is it the only was to test accurately for liver disease is having a liver biopsy...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Anyone had trouble taking their medication to Greece?

Hi. I am soon to be taking a 2 week holiday to Corfu Greece, post transplant. Can't wait, desperate! Have checked with consultants, they are happy with me...

Hi. I am soon to be taking a 2 week holiday to Corfu Greece, post transplant. ...

taar

•1 year ago

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Tear in oesophagus

Hi Folks , Mum has cirrhosis of the liver , portal hypertension and oesophageal varcies , just out the hospital after getting two pins put in from a tear in...

Hi Folks , Mum has cirrhosis of the liver , portal hypertension and oesophagea...

Sharonmcfarlane

•1 year ago

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new diagnosis

Hella all. I was diagnosed a few years ago with nafld and then due to an error had a two year gap between a fibrosis score and getting the results. That...

Hella all. I was diagnosed a few years ago with nafld and then due to an error h...

Hexamon

•1 year ago

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2 years and counting…

I had supper with my family yesterday evening. I’d cooked some fish for Good Friday and had opened a bottle of chilled Chablis for them and a sparkling...

I had supper with my family yesterday evening. I’d cooked some fish for Good Fri...

Aotea2012

•1 year ago

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Holiday insurance

I am fortunate to be able to go on holiday abroad after my transplant was successful three years . I have been quoted £800 for a years cover, that doesn't...

I am fortunate to be able to go on holiday abroad after my transplant was succes...

birkenhead

•1 year ago

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Your posts are a great comfort

I thank each and everyone one of you,I will read them all. My first day without him, just feeling numb and empty, when he passed yesterday I felt a part of me...

I thank each and everyone one of you,I will read them all. My first day without ...

Charlieathome

•1 year ago

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fatigue

hi guys, has anyone been given anything to help with the fatigue caused by pbc? Thanks

hi guys, has anyone been given anything to help with the fatigue caused by pbc? ...

Sunliver

•1 year ago

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What cough medicines to take

Hi I have NAFLD and Cirrhosis but it's compensated, I have a chesty cough what cough medicines can I take

Hi I have NAFLD and Cirrhosis but it's compensated, I have a chesty cough what c...

Dutts63

•1 year ago

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Went to ER today. hoping someone can better explain this

A little about me I’m 27 yr old female, and I’ve had on and off episodes of binge drinking for 5 years or so with a year or two of abstinence in there as well....

A little about me I’m 27 yr old female, and I’ve had on and off episodes of bing...

Lms1995

•1 year ago

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Endoscopy.. Varices or something else

Finally got my endoscopy appointment for May. I have cirrhosis and ascites, I understand that varices develop when blood flow through the liver is obstructed...

Finally got my endoscopy appointment for May. I have cirrhosis and ascites, I un...

Male47

•1 year ago

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glenys

Hello all - I have Primary Biliary Cholangitis, I haven't seen it mentioned at all on this site and woul love to chat to other people with this disease......I...

Hello all - I have Primary Biliary Cholangitis, I haven't seen it mentioned at a...

murphyD

•1 year ago

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A sad farewell.

Just let you know Anthony passed away peacefully this afternoon after a couple of horrendous days with bleeds.He has gained his angel wings. I have so many...

Just let you know Anthony passed away peacefully this afternoon after a couple o...

Charlieathome

•1 year ago

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Involvement Opportunity - PRaCTicAL Research Project (UK)

The British Liver Trust are excited to be working with NHS Lothian, University of Edinburgh, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Services (SNBTS) and Cell and...

The British Liver Trust are excited to be working with NHS Lothian, University o...

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British Liver Trust

All posts for April 2023

Disney 2024

Do i have PBC or not? very confused😕

GGT Continues to Rise Yet No Alcohol Intake

Liver fibrosis

scared

fibro scan results

Finally got a diagnosis in writing

Latest ultrasound and blood results

Friend has high LFTs

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

High GGT Level

1st 6 months scan

Eplerenone

Is this survivable?

Dizziness and head heaviness head pressure

Has anyone experienced this...

Dr Google

Anyone had trouble taking their medication to Greece?

Tear in oesophagus

new diagnosis

2 years and counting…

Holiday insurance

Your posts are a great comfort

fatigue

What cough medicines to take

Went to ER today. hoping someone can better explain this

Endoscopy.. Varices or something else

glenys

A sad farewell.

Involvement Opportunity - PRaCTicAL Research Project (UK)

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