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Pulled rib muscle

Felt a severe twinge whilst reaching sideways for something over a week ago. Still very tender and painful....worried that its connected to my cirrhosis as its...

Felt a severe twinge whilst reaching sideways for something over a week ago. Sti...

Accordonion

•1 year ago

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Suspected HCC diagnosis

My last post was me asking what does it mean when your AFP bloods are elevated, as I was told (following a routine blood test for my liver disease) that they...

My last post was me asking what does it mean when your AFP bloods are elevated, ...

BumbleCat

•1 year ago

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Worried about liver

Currently waiting to see a liver specialist. History of heavy drinking the last 10 years, more so the last year following my Dad having a stroke and being in...

Currently waiting to see a liver specialist. History of heavy drinking the las...

Anon99999

•1 year ago

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DianeGrayson

•1 year ago

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sage painkiller for back pain

my mother has autoimmune liver disease and severe osteoporotic back pain. She has been prescribed codeine which she takes most days but the side effects are...

my mother has autoimmune liver disease and severe osteoporotic back pain. She ha...

DianeGrayson

•1 year ago

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Itching

Been diagnosed with fatty liver through ultrasound Went to the out of hours doctor's yesterday about servear back pain and dizziness also was diagnosed with...

Been diagnosed with fatty liver through ultrasound Went to the out of hours doct...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Morning you lovely people. ☀️ 4 months in to a decompensated diagnosis and managing reasonably well with symptoms and bloods etc. Liver nurse very happy with...

Morning you lovely people. ☀️ 4 months in to a decompensated diagnosis and mana...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Please can I askyour advice again....and update.

My last post said my partner was doing well on antibiotics for thd previously undiagnosed sepsis after an infection from ascetic drain in jan, he had a slight...

My last post said my partner was doing well on antibiotics for thd previously un...

123toyouto

•1 year ago

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UK Cookbook Recioes for Cirrhosis?

Hi, food is an issue I have had since first being diagnosed in 2017. I really struggle to put a healthy, tasty meal together. I know exactly what I need to...

Hi, food is an issue I have had since first being diagnosed in 2017. I really st...

jazzjam

•1 year ago

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Liver failure, given 3 months to live

Hi , my best friends son is dying from liver failure, they are trying another 5 day IV treatment in hopes his liver will respond, I guess my question is has...

Hi , my best friends son is dying from liver failure, they are trying another 5 ...

Smoa

•1 year ago

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Thank you. Still waiting for a TP or to be put on list.

Hi everyone I posted a while ago about going for 2 days tests for a TP suitability. I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who responded. There are too...

Hi everyone I posted a while ago about going for 2 days tests for a TP suitabil...

Gus63

•1 year ago

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Abnormal blood test

I have a blood test done and it came back abnormal for my liver function test. they have asked me to book an appointment with a GP but atm can't get one. I am...

I have a blood test done and it came back abnormal for my liver function test. t...

Autistic_Gamer

•1 year ago

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newly diagnosed fatty liver, pancreas and kidney cyst according my patient record

hi everyone, Before I write this I was hoping I’d have more info by now… but no. I’ve been having a lot of pain in my stomach on right. All four quadrant at...

hi everyone, Before I write this I was hoping I’d have more info by now… but n...

Schnoodle2017

•1 year ago

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RUQ pain

Update on my husband.Now developed pain when moving and very painful to touch in RUQ. A new day a new problem. He was crying last night. I think he is becoming...

Update on my husband.Now developed pain when moving and very painful to touch in...

Diamondbabe

•1 year ago

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Gallbladder polyp?

anyone have a gallbladder polyp? Just had sonogram fatty liver resolved and normal size. Just a possible gallbladder polyp or stone my Gastro Dr said. Slightly...

anyone have a gallbladder polyp? Just had sonogram fatty liver resolved and norm...

Realy

•1 year ago

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new scales

hi all, just a bit of a light hearted post, instead of my usual doom and gloom 🙄 a few months ago I bought some new scales, the ones I have already work...

hi all, just a bit of a light hearted post, instead of my usual doom and gloom ...

Sophia1968

•1 year ago

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Ct scan

Really annoyed at Liverpool Royal at the mo, my partner was diagnosed with ascites 4 weeks ago through ultrasound, been waiting on ct scan to see what's going...

Really annoyed at Liverpool Royal at the mo, my partner was diagnosed with ascit...

Scousepets

•1 year ago

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Muscle pain after eating

Hi, does anyone get muscle pain after eating

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Fibroscan readings

Hi all ..i paid privately for a fibroscan in spain last Dec..on the results page there were 10 values 1-10 all ranging from 1.16 to I.33. 1.5I was given an...

Hi all ..i paid privately for a fibroscan in spain last Dec..on the results page...

Spiff

•1 year ago

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alcohol free, beer

I would just like to add my cirrhosis was not caused by drinking alcohol I’m being tested for portal hypertension

I would just like to add my cirrhosis was not caused by drinking alcohol I’m bei...

GTGJ

•1 year ago

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drinking alcoholic free beer

I was told not to drink as I have liver cirrhosis and varices I asked my consultant if it was ok to drink alcohol free beer he said it was fine just wondering...

I was told not to drink as I have liver cirrhosis and varices I asked my consult...

GTGJ

•1 year ago

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Yellow patches on eyelids

Hi I developed yellow patches on my eyelids and under my eyes pre-transplant. Read it can be a sign of poor liver function so that makes sense, however it...

Hi I developed yellow patches on my eyelids and under my eyes pre-transplant. ...

Bantam2

•1 year ago

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Varices Bleed

Hello Everyone, (Includes varices bleeds) I write this absolutely in shock as my husband who had TIPPS procedure last year basically bled out yesterday both...

Hello Everyone, (Includes varices bleeds) I write this absolutely in shock as my...

DD75

•1 year ago

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Stabbing pains in back

Fatty liver I kept getting stabbing pains in my back right ribcage and aching in the front does anyone experience this with fatty liver

Fatty liver I kept getting stabbing pains in my back right ribcage and aching in...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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prognosis to short to consider transplant

I’ve just received a letter from my consultant saying my prognosis may be to short to consider a transplant. I don’t know how to feel, I have an appointment...

I’ve just received a letter from my consultant saying my prognosis may be to sho...

Harriet-sarah

•1 year ago

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liver disease and veins

anyone with liver disease notice their veins are becoming more visible? I haven’t been diagnosed but am a nurse and know I have done damage based on the...

anyone with liver disease notice their veins are becoming more visible? I haven’...

Worrywart1985

•1 year ago

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high ggt

hi, am a 55 yr old female, went to see GP with back pain and some pain in my right side, nagging type, not severe. He rang a few days ago to say all blood...

hi, am a 55 yr old female, went to see GP with back pain and some pain in my rig...

Luzajo

•1 year ago

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Understanding kpa

Hi all, Just a quick question what is kpa?? My 1st appointment at the hospital was February where I had a fibroscan the consultant told me it was 17.4 kpa?? at...

Hi all, Just a quick question what is kpa?? My 1st appointment at the hospital w...

LolaBow

•1 year ago

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Water tablets

Hi just wondering how people feel I am on four water tablets a day and still feel ill i have fluid all over my body

Hi just wondering how people feel I am on four water tablets a day and still fe...

Williamsbluefamily

•1 year ago

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Fibroscan vs Ultrasound elastography completely different results

Hi everyone I just joined and was hoping for some opinions whilst I wait for my next appointment. I used to HCV which was treated successfully around 8 years...

Hi everyone I just joined and was hoping for some opinions whilst I wait for my ...

searelax

•1 year ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for May 2023

Pulled rib muscle

Suspected HCC diagnosis

Worried about liver

painkillers

sage painkiller for back pain

Itching

0.05%

Please can I askyour advice again....and update.

UK Cookbook Recioes for Cirrhosis?

Liver failure, given 3 months to live

Thank you. Still waiting for a TP or to be put on list.

Abnormal blood test

newly diagnosed fatty liver, pancreas and kidney cyst according my patient record

RUQ pain

Gallbladder polyp?

new scales

Ct scan

Muscle pain after eating

Fibroscan readings

alcohol free, beer

drinking alcoholic free beer

Yellow patches on eyelids

Varices Bleed

Stabbing pains in back

prognosis to short to consider transplant

liver disease and veins

high ggt

Understanding kpa

Water tablets

Fibroscan vs Ultrasound elastography completely different results

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