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non alcoholic drinks

hi I'm new to all of this so I'm sure this has probably been asked before so apologies. Can I ask peoples advice/opinions on non alcoholic versions of drinks...

hi I'm new to all of this so I'm sure this has probably been asked before so apo...

Honeysuckle123

•1 year ago

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auto hep

please could someone advise I’m confused. To be honest these don’t really mean much to me but written down. Is these good or bad results. I’ve had liver biopsy...

please could someone advise I’m confused. To be honest these don’t really mean m...

Eternity6

•1 year ago

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Jaundice - fancy a Friday laugh at my expense?

You may recall my husband has just been diagnosed with cirrhosis and they are currently doing all the relevant tests for the transplant list. Please take this...

You may recall my husband has just been diagnosed with cirrhosis and they are cu...

RugbyMama

•1 year ago

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Rifaximin

Morning all, How quickly does Rifaximin and lactulose treatment take to work and how well do you feel on the regime please? Many thanks K x

Morning all, How quickly does Rifaximin and lactulose treatment take to work an...

WildHorses101

•1 year ago

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F4 fibrosis

I had hepatitis c, I had treatment and I was cured of the virus during the first covid lockdown. I've just had an ultrasound and fibroscan andnow I've had a...

I had hepatitis c, I had treatment and I was cured of the virus during the first...

DoingItDifferently

•1 year ago

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inconclusive liver ultrasound

does anyone know what this means ? I phoned the liver clinic to see if there was any result and the consultant secretary said a letter was waiting to be...

does anyone know what this means ? I phoned the liver clinic to see if there wa...

Hexamon

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Another consultant cancellation

My husband was due to speak to the upper GI consultant next week.It has been cancelled again 3rd time. He has been waiting 12 months now for this appointment....

My husband was due to speak to the upper GI consultant next week.It has been can...

Diamondbabe

•1 year ago

14 Replies

6 months routine HCC liver monitoring results

Hi all, Well at last I've had my 6 months routine MRI liver scan and liver monitoring blood results back after 6 weeks of worrying and fretting. No features...

Hi all, Well at last I've had my 6 months routine MRI liver scan and liver moni...

Nip1

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Confused

Hi consultant says i have cirrhosis fibro at level 4?Put on liver clinic haven't heard anything since. Is this usual practice. Caused by long term infection so...

Hi consultant says i have cirrhosis fibro at level 4?Put on liver clinic haven't...

Zippydoodah

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Following on from my earlier DVLA post.

Hi all, Yesterday I received the disclosure forms from the DVLA regarding reporting Insulin use etc and excessive tiredness etc. As mentioned in my first...

Hi all, Yesterday I received the disclosure forms from the DVLA regarding repor...

NoMorePlease

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Private radiologist

Does anyone know if its possible to email mri pictures to private radiologist to get a second oppinion? I read in reaserch about very specific signs of...

Does anyone know if its possible to email mri pictures to private radiologist to...

Linakes

•1 year ago

3 Replies

SR1/DS1500

Has anyone got any success with a healthcare professional completing above form for PIP purposes?

Has anyone got any success with a healthcare professional completing above form ...

Sinnelg

•1 year ago

9 Replies

any advice?

hi I have a severely Decompensated Liver my consultant has practically left me to my own devices, I have organised 2 weekly bloods to be with GP, so at I can...

hi I have a severely Decompensated Liver my consultant has practically left me t...

Harriet-sarah

•1 year ago

13 Replies

sore back

hi just wondering if anyone on here has anything similar? I’ve been diagnosed with possible borderline cirrhosis. All my blood tests are fine but I’ve been...

hi just wondering if anyone on here has anything similar? I’ve been diagnosed w...

Honeysuckle123

•1 year ago

14 Replies

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Update

Hi, my partner is still in hospital with what we were told was liver failure /decomp Cirrhosis. They seem to think its now Alcoholic Hepatitis as his last US...

Hi, my partner is still in hospital with what we were told was liver failure /de...

MissS_Zebra9

•1 year ago

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Autoimmune Hep Advise please

last week had liver biopsy went ok as well as it could, I’ve had auto hep for many years, on pred 5mg and aza 50mg, just come back from liver specialist new...

last week had liver biopsy went ok as well as it could, I’ve had auto hep for ma...

Eternity6

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Hepatic Encephalopathy suddenly much worse

hi, I’m looking for some advice about my Dad. He has chronic liver disease - cirrhosis - and has lived with it for 20 years. Lately he has had hepatic...

hi, I’m looking for some advice about my Dad. He has chronic liver disease - cir...

OminousCloud

•1 year ago

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Cirrhosis and Fibrosis

Hey All, I’m 39 years old. Significant drinking history. Binge drinking (15+units) for approx 20 years at least one and sometimes 2 nights of a weekend. My...

Hey All, I’m 39 years old. Significant drinking history. Binge drinking (15+uni...

Not2late

•1 year ago

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2 Year Diagnosiversary

Hello all! 2 years ago today I was on my way to A&E. Frustrated, end of my tether, tired, feeling incredibly ill and very uncomfortably swollen (I’ve told...

Hello all! 2 years ago today I was on my way to A&E. Frustrated, end of my t...

WelshieM

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Does Liver tests involve a lot of care?

I have had abnormal liver tests for a long time, but the one which was done last week was so high? Is there any way I can bring my liver test done?

I have had abnormal liver tests for a long time, but the one which was done last...

embroy

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Anyone on Vitaflo S.o.s.?

Hiya guys, i have GSD (glycogen storage disease) , and have been without medical support for many years. Until recently i have coped with low BS with Lucasade...

Hiya guys, i have GSD (glycogen storage disease) , and have been without medical...

TanteMuh

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Upate

Good day all, It's been a while since i posted and a few peeps had reached out so thought I'd provide an update. Here's a link to my original post detailing...

Good day all, It's been a while since i posted and a few peeps had reached out ...

ROCKO2231

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Nuclear heart scan

Hi, all.I'm now going back through assessment for a 2nd transplant. And I've been sent for a nuclear heart scan. I'm sure I never had one before. Has anyone...

Hi, all.I'm now going back through assessment for a 2nd transplant. And I've bee...

Refs

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Cirrhosis diagnosis

I have recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis following abnormal blood test and fibroscan. I am a non drinker, with a BMI 22.3. The specialist says I am one...

I have recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis following abnormal blood test and ...

0range5520

•1 year ago

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High GGT Level

Hi, I had an ultrasound in November 22 because of a high GGT level and right side pain, the results came back as normal. I had another blood test in January...

Hi, I had an ultrasound in November 22 because of a high GGT level and right si...

Hidden

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Is my pain due to decomp cirrhosis? I think so…

Hi, has anyone experienced pain ( feels like a sore pulled muscle ) in the back behind liver area and I’ve also been getting some short sharp pain...

Hi, has anyone experienced pain ( feels like a sore pulled muscle ) in the back ...

Chick_atee

•1 year ago

7 Replies

HCC Treatment

Hi all, I'm waiting to hear what my treatment plan will be following a small, singular spot that is HCC... I have Budd Chiari, liver TIPS and cirrhosis...

Hi all, I'm waiting to hear what my treatment plan will be following a small, si...

BumbleCat

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Hepatitis Advice please community - Got lots of question on LFT - thank you so much

So, I am having a bit of a spin out on this... viral hepatitis questions! ALT on the 10th May was 171. GGT was 120. I had an operation on 5th May (previous...

So, I am having a bit of a spin out on this... viral hepatitis questions! ALT...

GBB82

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Liver

Hi all I was wondering if anyone told PIP that you have liver problem.

Petrina_gmfc

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for June 2023

non alcoholic drinks

auto hep

Jaundice - fancy a Friday laugh at my expense?

Rifaximin

F4 fibrosis

inconclusive liver ultrasound

Another consultant cancellation

6 months routine HCC liver monitoring results

Confused

Following on from my earlier DVLA post.

Private radiologist

SR1/DS1500

any advice?

sore back

LAST CALL Involvement Opportunity - Hepatitis B (UK)

Update

Autoimmune Hep Advise please

Hepatic Encephalopathy suddenly much worse

Cirrhosis and Fibrosis

2 Year Diagnosiversary

Does Liver tests involve a lot of care?

Anyone on Vitaflo S.o.s.?

Upate

Nuclear heart scan

Cirrhosis diagnosis

High GGT Level

Is my pain due to decomp cirrhosis? I think so…

HCC Treatment

Hepatitis Advice please community - Got lots of question on LFT - thank you so much

Liver

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for June 2023

non alcoholic drinks

auto hep

Jaundice - fancy a Friday laugh at my expense?

Rifaximin

F4 fibrosis

inconclusive liver ultrasound

Another consultant cancellation

6 months routine HCC liver monitoring results

Confused

Following on from my earlier DVLA post.

Private radiologist

SR1/DS1500

any advice?

sore back

**LAST CALL** Involvement Opportunity - Hepatitis B (UK)

Update

Autoimmune Hep Advise please

Hepatic Encephalopathy suddenly much worse

Cirrhosis and Fibrosis

2 Year Diagnosiversary

Does Liver tests involve a lot of care?

Anyone on Vitaflo S.o.s.?

Upate

Nuclear heart scan

Cirrhosis diagnosis

High GGT Level

Is my pain due to decomp cirrhosis? I think so…

HCC Treatment

Hepatitis Advice please community - Got lots of question on LFT - thank you so much

Liver

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

If you’re a patient of alcohol services, how would you prefer to access information that might be useful to know about your liver health?

Topics

Archive

LAST CALL Involvement Opportunity - Hepatitis B (UK)