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Fibroscan

Hi, Can anybody tell me if 43.2 is a good or bad result for fibrescan and cap is 154. Thanks

Hi, Can anybody tell me if 43.2 is a good or bad result for fibrescan and cap is...

Belleben

•1 year ago

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GGT THE WAY TO LOWER IT! 600 to 29!

after I gave birth it was 600GGT, then I stop 👍😘supplement become 300. Stop oily food and fried food with zero salt and sauce become 150 (to the extend I...

after I gave birth it was 600GGT, then I stop 👍😘supplement become 300. Stop oi...

KC_1608

•1 year ago

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Transplant

Yes I had a liver transplant in October 2018 my liver decease which ended up stage 4 liver decease caused unfortunately by medication for another health...

Yes I had a liver transplant in October 2018 my liver decease which ended up sta...

Bellarman

•1 year ago

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liver cirrhosis caused by azaphoprine- endoscopy today no varicies :)

such a relief

Bucket13

•1 year ago

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Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day.

This is just a heads-up if anyone is interested. Tomorrow (19th May) There is an event taking place in the atrium of the QE Hospital, Birmingham Celebrating...

This is just a heads-up if anyone is interested. Tomorrow (19th May) There is an...

Richard-Allen

•1 year ago

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Help with New Diagnosis of Cirrhosis and Holiday

My partner literally went to the GP as he had blood in his urine at the end of March '23, he was given antibiotics and it cleared up. However his urine sample...

My partner literally went to the GP as he had blood in his urine at the end of M...

Maddie064

•1 year ago

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severely Decompensated to compensated - strange

we’ll after being diagnosed for having a severe Decompensated liver and they are not sure is my prognosis was too short for a Transplant, I apparently have...

we’ll after being diagnosed for having a severe Decompensated liver and they are...

Harriet-sarah

•1 year ago

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child Pugh A5 UKELD 45 Liver stiffness 10.9jPa

These are my liver results from biopsy I received in a letter. Can anyone tell me what these results mean? Xxxx liver biopsy - bridging fibrosis and portal...

These are my liver results from biopsy I received in a letter. Can anyone tell m...

Bucket13

•1 year ago

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has anyone been told they are unsuitable for transplant ?

I have cirrhosis and was last June diagnosed with liver cancer, HCC , fortunately I have received TACE treatment which is as I’ve been told , a treatment not a...

I have cirrhosis and was last June diagnosed with liver cancer, HCC , fortunatel...

Willow1950

•1 year ago

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Advice Appreciated

Hi all, it 3 weeks since I came off Spironolactone as my liver specialist asked me to do so as after 6 month checks they believed my results showed I was in a...

Hi all, it 3 weeks since I came off Spironolactone as my liver specialist asked ...

Audiking

•1 year ago

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A Week of Test and Scans (Well, almost)

I had a Heart scan yesterday, a Liver blood test today, and a Liver scan tomorrow. Then I sit back and wait to hear what they say. I never worry about any of...

I had a Heart scan yesterday, a Liver blood test today, and a Liver scan tomorro...

vinylcollector

•1 year ago

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Decompensated Cirrhosis

Hi, sorry if this is a bit long winded I am just looking for some support and guidance. My uncle (61) was diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis at the...

Hi, sorry if this is a bit long winded I am just looking for some support and gu...

JenClarkey

•1 year ago

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Fluid restrictions after diuretics

I've been on diuretics for 3 months to control ascites. These have been reduced periodically to the point they are due to stop. Once I stop them, IF the...

I've been on diuretics for 3 months to control ascites. These have been reduced ...

Male47

•1 year ago

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Dentists Lidocaine and Cirrhosis

Last week I had a local anaesthetic at my new dentist, I presume lidocaine. I am pretty sure I wasn't asked about liver disease in the registration medical...

Last week I had a local anaesthetic at my new dentist, I presume lidocaine. I am...

AnxiousPete

•1 year ago

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Fundraising for BLT

Please take a moment to nominate BLT for £5000 in the Benefactor Group’s special draw for health charities. I’ve created a graphic which links to the...

Please take a moment to nominate BLT for £5000 in the Benefactor Group’s special...

Readlots

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Where Do We Go From Here

Hello Everyone hope you're well.. So after my husbands varices bleed out and emergency operation my husbands consultant got him in with interventional...

Hello Everyone hope you're well.. So after my husbands varices bleed out and eme...

DD75

•1 year ago

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Caput medusae

Hi, just wondering if you can have caput medusae on your abdomen at the back?I have a knot of visible veins in my lower back. Thanks

Hi, just wondering if you can have caput medusae on your abdomen at the back?I h...

nerd1

•1 year ago

1 Reply

More blood tests

I went to see my nurse today and she said that there isn't any serious signs of liver function problems but she has ordered more blood tests. I now have...

I went to see my nurse today and she said that there isn't any serious signs of ...

JaimeGraceUK

•1 year ago

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Weight lifting

Hi new to page was diagnosed with cirrhosis decompensated came out of hospital started recovery started cycling a year later then started weights and hill...

Hi new to page was diagnosed with cirrhosis decompensated came out of hospital s...

Baloothebear

•1 year ago

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Clarification

Hi, apologies - the BLT deleted my previous posts because I posted lots of blood results (sorry).I just wanted to clarify because I feel like I didn't explain...

Hi, apologies - the BLT deleted my previous posts because I posted lots of blood...

nerd1

•1 year ago

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Caroline

Hi on a routine blood test my liver enzymes had doubled since six months ago I am also having yellow poop and discomfort on my lower right side

Hi on a routine blood test my liver enzymes had doubled since six months ago I a...

Pinkicecream

•1 year ago

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Blood found during endoscopy

Hi folks,not posted in quite a while.....Had endoscopy done Friday gone, long story short. Altered blood was found in my antrum. Unfortunately they had to...

Hi folks,not posted in quite a while.....Had endoscopy done Friday gone, long st...

redpoint72

•1 year ago

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Mental Health Awareness Week

As it's Mental Health Awareness week, we thought it was a good time to remind you how important it is to look after your mental health. Please find details of...

As it's Mental Health Awareness week, we thought it was a good time to remind yo...

BritishLiverTrust8

British Liver Trust•1 year ago

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Primary sclerosing cholangitis

My wife aged 72, has just been diagnosed with PSC, of which we know little. I would be very grateful if someone could point us to the area on Health Unlocked...

My wife aged 72, has just been diagnosed with PSC, of which we know little. I ...

Duddles

•1 year ago

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Not sure what to do next

Hi everyone, I,ve been on the board for a while just trying to educate myself on liver disease. My story is like so many others. I had RUQ pain for over 30...

Hi everyone, I,ve been on the board for a while just trying to educate myself on...

jljl16

•1 year ago

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k74 ???

Hi can anyone advise me what does fibrosis and cirrhosis of the liver k 74 … what does it mean? many thanks Sharon

Hi can anyone advise me what does fibrosis and cirrhosis of the liver k 74 … wha...

Sharonmcfarlane

•1 year ago

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Worried about my ultrasound and lft reports with some symptoms!

I recently had my blood work done randomly as I decided to quit alcohol after 10 years of heavy drinking and got abnormal levels in the lft so went to see a...

I recently had my blood work done randomly as I decided to quit alcohol after 10...

Biliboy

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Fibroscan 9.7

Please help - I can't get through to the BLT helpline & there are no emergency appointments left at GP. Long story short, 41 female - suspected Covid Nov...

Please help - I can't get through to the BLT helpline & there are no emergency a...

nerd1

•1 year ago

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Diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis - due to taking Azathoprine to treat UC. Since off Azaphoprine Blood Platelets returning to normal :)

Hi you lovely people. Firstly just wanted to say thank you so much for your wise words and support it has really helped me get through the past month of...

Hi you lovely people. Firstly just wanted to say thank you so much for your wi...

Bucket13

•1 year ago

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Vac or not tomorrow?

Had my worst bad 'flare ' from end Jan till mid April, (was never so poorly ever, bit chesty too) pred up to 30mg, and reduced to 25 x 3 weeks, bloods done 9th...

Had my worst bad 'flare ' from end Jan till mid April, (was never so poorly ever...

Luvbulldogs

•1 year ago

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All posts for May 2023

Fibroscan

GGT THE WAY TO LOWER IT! 600 to 29!

Transplant

liver cirrhosis caused by azaphoprine- endoscopy today no varicies :)

Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day.

Help with New Diagnosis of Cirrhosis and Holiday

severely Decompensated to compensated - strange

child Pugh A5 UKELD 45 Liver stiffness 10.9jPa

has anyone been told they are unsuitable for transplant ?

Advice Appreciated

A Week of Test and Scans (Well, almost)

Decompensated Cirrhosis

Fluid restrictions after diuretics

Dentists Lidocaine and Cirrhosis

Fundraising for BLT

Where Do We Go From Here

Caput medusae

More blood tests

Weight lifting

Clarification

Caroline

Blood found during endoscopy

Mental Health Awareness Week

Primary sclerosing cholangitis

Not sure what to do next

k74 ???

Worried about my ultrasound and lft reports with some symptoms!

Fibroscan 9.7

Diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis - due to taking Azathoprine to treat UC. Since off Azaphoprine Blood Platelets returning to normal :)

Vac or not tomorrow?

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