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Eugenol

I just happened to come across some information relating to cirrhosis. It is called eugenol and it comes from cloves. The NIH as recently as 2021 has done...

I just happened to come across some information relating to cirrhosis. It is ca...

leanne5000

•9 months ago

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how to deal with worry

Hi, awaiting an ultrasound as bloods are all excellent except for liver spike. GP has reiterated that she is not worried about anything as bloods are so good,...

Hi, awaiting an ultrasound as bloods are all excellent except for liver spike. ...

IvyPark

•9 months ago

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Fibrosis F2-f3 now F1 and now??

Hi everyone sorry for my english , a message a Hope but some questions : i ve been diagnosticed 3 years ago with 10,2 kPa with fibrosis F2-f3 for heavy...

Hi everyone sorry for my english , a message a Hope but some questions : i ve be...

Cedcerven

•9 months ago

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MRI results

had scan on 6th July. after many phone calls and forever listening to messages and options finally found out that my results had been sent to my GP. As I was...

had scan on 6th July. after many phone calls and forever listening to messages a...

oap74

•9 months ago

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Hospital

hi my mum is currently in the hospital again after a few days in excruciating pain they have said it’s a small part of her bowel that has went inside her...

hi my mum is currently in the hospital again after a few days in excruciating p...

Sharonmcfarlane

•9 months ago

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Im scared

Hi all 5 weeks after gall bladder removal and blocked bile duct. I was eating and feeling fine up until yesterday. Trapped wind pain exact feeling of blocked...

Hi all 5 weeks after gall bladder removal and blocked bile duct. I was eating a...

Contra21

•9 months ago

1 Reply

glucose in urine

have done a urine dipstick test and it shows positive for glucose. I’m a bit worried and will ring gp but could this be a sign of liver disease and......

have done a urine dipstick test and it shows positive for glucose. I’m a bit w...

Watersk

•9 months ago

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Ultrasonographer said fatty liver and nothing sinister

He then said he couldn't say more and I had to discuss with my GP to decide if further tests were necessary. This arose because I have osteoporosis and my ALP...

He then said he couldn't say more and I had to discuss with my GP to decide if f...

PutneyGirl

•9 months ago

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liver stifness

besides inflamtion and BMI giving possible elevated liver stifness readings with fibroscan. Can a enlarged liver or a severe amount of fat in the liver stage 3...

besides inflamtion and BMI giving possible elevated liver stifness readings with...

Realy

•9 months ago

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pain relief

hi ya My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis early this year, he would have pain in his arms and losing power with some muscle wasting, he has always had...

hi ya My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis early this year, he would have p...

Cfmol

•9 months ago

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Back in hospital 😢

Hi,I don't post very often but always watch and read, it's amazing all the support you all give. I started this journey around 3 years ago, I have cirrhosis of...

Hi,I don't post very often but always watch and read, it's amazing all the suppo...

bushburywolf

•9 months ago

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Real tough time of late

Hi all, Just wanting to offload to people who “get it” and have a rant and shout! Experiencing the real rough end of caring for my husband at the moment and...

Hi all, Just wanting to offload to people who “get it” and have a rant and shou...

WildHorses101

•9 months ago

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latest news on liver transplants fo4 young people

take a look at this link where young people are waiting longer than people over age of 60 for transplant decisions made by computer algorithms...

take a look at this link where young people are waiting longer than people over ...

Harriet-sarah

•9 months ago

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PBC or fatty liver

Does this sound like fatty liver or PBC? I was diagnosed 9 years ago with mild fatty liver. They were checking for PBC because I had a ama m2 of 69 and a...

Does this sound like fatty liver or PBC? I was diagnosed 9 years ago with mild f...

Zelda5

•9 months ago

2 Replies

Terry’s nails?

do my nails look normal or do they look like Terry’s nails?

Amc123456

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Any advice?

Hi guys, sorry to be a total let down. I have cirrhosis and TIPS stent fitted 8 years ago. I have battled the booze many times and last periosd of sobriety was...

Hi guys, sorry to be a total let down. I have cirrhosis and TIPS stent fitted 8 ...

BigJimmy45

•9 months ago

51 Replies

Wonderful News - portal hypertension reversal

I am filled with joy to let you know that I got my duplex vascular Doppler ultrasound results back and I do NOT have portal hypertension!!! 😁 I have mild...

I am filled with joy to let you know that I got my duplex vascular Doppler ultra...

Greengal314

•9 months ago

15 Replies

sorry

I am sorry that I keep asking stupid things on here, I am usually a very level headed person, if I had only been given help and understanding regarding my...

I am sorry that I keep asking stupid things on here, I am usually a very level h...

Sophia1968

•9 months ago

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Partner with ARLD - recently re-compensated - when to worry with a fever/bug

Hi partner has been doing really well - bloods mostly just back within normal range and has recently been told he is recompensated. He's picked up a pretty...

Hi partner has been doing really well - bloods mostly just back within normal ra...

Rshc

•9 months ago

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Hello! Help understanding my results please?

Hi, I've had my ultrasound, bloods and fibrosis scan and they have come back (according to the letter from my consultant to my GP) as - Child-Pugh A6, Meld...

Hi, I've had my ultrasound, bloods and fibrosis scan and they have come back ...

jb7445

•9 months ago

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At The End Of My Tether

sorry to bother you all again, please feel free to ignore me, but I just feel so fed up and need to rant… I saw the nurse on Monday she didn’t think I had...

sorry to bother you all again, please feel free to ignore me, but I just feel so...

Sophia1968

•9 months ago

40 Replies

Alchoholic liver failure

I am new here. My 55 year old brother has been diagnosed with alcoholic liver failure and we are at our wits end. He has been an inpatient for 10 days and the...

I am new here. My 55 year old brother has been diagnosed with alcoholic liver fa...

Sillybilly77

•9 months ago

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How much Spironolactone are you on daily?

I was fine on 50mg last year. Fluid came back twice this year but cleared after a week at 100mg. So it was agreed I could increase it temporarily at home....

I was fine on 50mg last year. Fluid came back twice this year but cleared after ...

Devonviolet

•9 months ago

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Very yellow but GP says I'm not jaundiced

Hello everyone, I had my gallbladder removed in 2007. Over the past 3+ years I have noticed my skin gradually becoming more yellow. I had what I think was...

Hello everyone, I had my gallbladder removed in 2007. Over the past 3+ years ...

MePo

•9 months ago

9 Replies

fibroscan results perplexing

Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with pbc. I had a fibroscan a few weeks ago & the results I received were as follows: Cap 250 Kpa 3.7 IQR 15% Can anyone...

Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with pbc. I had a fibroscan a few weeks ago & t...

Redded1

•9 months ago

9 Replies

amonia level

Hi there I think that it is all related but despite being a nurse. Has anyone had any issues with amonia levels and can they be reduced. I know I should...

Hi there I think that it is all related but despite being a nurse. Has anyone ...

Snips71

•9 months ago

5 Replies

Constant pain on the right side below the ribs

I have been diagnosed with Cirrhosis of the liver in 2020. I have constant pain on the right-hand side just below the ribs. I have had this checked by my GP...

I have been diagnosed with Cirrhosis of the liver in 2020. I have constant pain...

Mick1414

•9 months ago

17 Replies

My baby girl.

Good morning all. I've been writing my updates as anonymous as possible but trying to give relevant information and updates to the condition. In reality I've...

Good morning all. I've been writing my updates as anonymous as possible but try...

Hidden

•9 months ago

22 Replies

Help with fibroscan results please

Hi I have had fatty liver for I long time but to be honest didn't really know how serious this could be as my GP never seemed to concerned ,my liver tests...

Hi I have had fatty liver for I long time but to be honest didn't really know...

jamie18

•9 months ago

28 Replies

So much confusion so much pain

I tell you I struggle every day. I look at pics of my wife from this time last year, 2 years ago 3 years ago. My wife was never a drinker. We had a glass of...

I tell you I struggle every day. I look at pics of my wife from this time last ...

Wolivere

•9 months ago

11 Replies

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All posts for August 2023

Eugenol

how to deal with worry

Fibrosis F2-f3 now F1 and now??

MRI results

Hospital

Im scared

glucose in urine

Ultrasonographer said fatty liver and nothing sinister

liver stifness

pain relief

Back in hospital 😢

Real tough time of late

latest news on liver transplants fo4 young people

PBC or fatty liver

Terry’s nails?

Any advice?

Wonderful News - portal hypertension reversal

sorry

Partner with ARLD - recently re-compensated - when to worry with a fever/bug

Hello! Help understanding my results please?

At The End Of My Tether

Alchoholic liver failure

How much Spironolactone are you on daily?

Very yellow but GP says I'm not jaundiced

fibroscan results perplexing

amonia level

Constant pain on the right side below the ribs

My baby girl.

Help with fibroscan results please

So much confusion so much pain

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