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Struggling with life

I am an absolute idiot. I have just got out from hospital last Tuesday following a medical detox. My wife has left me and I don't know what to do. I lasted...

I am an absolute idiot. I have just got out from hospital last Tuesday following...

BigJimmy45

•7 months ago

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Cholesterol Levels?

Has anyone noticed a relationship between their cholesterol levels and severity/progression of their liver disease? I’ve read that as the liver gets worse,...

Has anyone noticed a relationship between their cholesterol levels and severity/...

FlippinOut

•7 months ago

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Check your Thyroid

For about a year I’ve been struggling. Fatigue getting worse, frozen shoulder, dry mouth and eyes, aching, brain fog, palpitations. It really got worse after...

For about a year I’ve been struggling. Fatigue getting worse, frozen shoulder, d...

Readlots

•7 months ago

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Infection after minor procedure

I had a mole removed from my arm by my GP and went back to get the stitches out today but it was badly infected. I had been so careful with it but I felt it...

I had a mole removed from my arm by my GP and went back to get the stitches out ...

Chick_atee

•7 months ago

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How do i get help

Changed doctors as my last doctors of 66years just abandoned me. Well guess what my new doctor is no different. I have been asking for a dietician now for 3...

Changed doctors as my last doctors of 66years just abandoned me. Well guess what...

Tonbolt275

•7 months ago

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What Causes Itching

What else besides elevated bilirubin would cause itching with liver disease? My bilirubin level is normal but I itch like crazy sometimes.

What else besides elevated bilirubin would cause itching with liver disease? My ...

FlippinOut

•7 months ago

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Referral

I'm in stage 4 cirrhosis but confused about my doctor referring me to a transplant clinic while in a compensated condition! I thought it had to be absolutely...

I'm in stage 4 cirrhosis but confused about my doctor referring me to a transpla...

TyiseChar1

•7 months ago

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Travelling with Insurance

Hi folks, I was diagnosed with Decompensated Cirrhosis 2 years ago and have had regular routine 6 month MRI scans and bloods done which have all shown no...

Hi folks, I was diagnosed with Decompensated Cirrhosis 2 years ago and have had ...

Nip1

•7 months ago

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Cirrhosis symptoms?

Hi everyone me again!! I have posted on here a few times regarding my partner, Nick's cirrhosis. The past few months he has been having problems with his...

Hi everyone me again!! I have posted on here a few times regarding my partner,...

pussycat66

•7 months ago

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Stage 5 renal failure plus dialysis and cirrhosis of the liver

Wondering if anyone else in the world is dealing with these two together. My husband is, and we're scared. We're hopeful, but doctors don't know how this...

Wondering if anyone else in the world is dealing with these two together. My hus...

Cinderella60

•7 months ago

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AIH links to Covid vaccine?

I have been doing research as you do for better or worse when you are newly diagnosed in my case AIH I came across Covid linked articles What are people’s...

I have been doing research as you do for better or worse when you are newly diag...

DebbyJ1

•7 months ago

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High SGOT LEVEL

Hi I'm 45 yrs old wit diabetes. I have 184.3UL SGOT and I'm feeling scared and alone.. is there anyone who went through this here? Please I need support. :(

Hi I'm 45 yrs old wit diabetes. I have 184.3UL SGOT and I'm feeling scared and ...

Papiii

•7 months ago

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worried

Hello Im new to this group, I was diagnosed with NAFLD in March 2023 after an appointment for weight loss it seems it showed up in a blood test and a scan. I...

Hello Im new to this group, I was diagnosed with NAFLD in March 2023 after an ap...

France19

•7 months ago

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worried about returning liver lesions

I am under my consultant again for returning liver lesions. The last one was benign, to date all the test have shown that these new lesions are benign however...

I am under my consultant again for returning liver lesions. The last one was ben...

Elf20

•7 months ago

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liver lesions

I have recently been told that I have liver lesions again on my right hand side of my liver lobe. I was wondering if any one else has had re accruing lesions....

I have recently been told that I have liver lesions again on my right hand side ...

Elf20

•7 months ago

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I have a partner in crime now

It turns out my husband has just been diagnosed with NAFLD. Not that he was not supporting me but he can now properly join me me on my journey get both my...

It turns out my husband has just been diagnosed with NAFLD. Not that he was not...

Redgreenblue

•7 months ago

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Advice on stent procedure to liver. I'm having drain every fortnight n it getting me down enuff to give up.

Ex heavy drinker need advice on my liver. I'm having drain every fortnight. Stopped drinking 7.5 month ago. The hospital on about a stent for my liver. Is...

Ex heavy drinker need advice on my liver. I'm having drain every fortnight. Stop...

Segy

•7 months ago

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liver pain in side. Terrified

I am a heavy drinker who had a scare earlier this year where I was told I had reversible liver damage. I was sober for a month and bloods improved. I foolishly...

I am a heavy drinker who had a scare earlier this year where I was told I had re...

LeWabbit

•7 months ago

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Low platelets increased PT bloods and 'burning mouth syndrome' treatment.

Recent bloods show platelets down to 88 from 92 just 6 weekes earlier and my PT time has also increased. Recent 6 month US was ok but a polyp found on...

Recent bloods show platelets down to 88 from 92 just 6 weekes earlier and my PT...

AnxiousPete

•7 months ago

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Ciprofloxacin

Was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis nearly 2 years ago now . Doctors say my liver is now compensated . My question is I've been taking Ciprofloxacin for the...

Was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis nearly 2 years ago now . Doctors say my liver...

Chockybee

•7 months ago

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worried about the future

at what stage of liver cirrhosis, might you need a transplant? does anyone have any experience of an iron infusion? how serious is cirrhosis of the liver and...

at what stage of liver cirrhosis, might you need a transplant? does anyone have...

Hopeful85

•7 months ago

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Unsure what to do?

Yesterday [Friday 22nd Sept] I recieved a call from the Hospital treating my Cirrhosis to inform me they have had a request from my Heptoligy Doctor for a...

Yesterday [Friday 22nd Sept] I recieved a call from the Hospital treating my Cir...

tipovtong

•7 months ago

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Appointment

Hi everyone,Could somebody tell me something I had appointment in the hospital with my liver Dr and now the appointment has been cancelled to go and see tmy...

Hi everyone,Could somebody tell me something I had appointment in the hospital w...

Williamsbluefamily

•7 months ago

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Shocked and confused about gallbladder result

I apologize for how long this may end up...I am confused and in absolute panic (I also have serious health anxiety): Over the past nearly two years, I've had...

I apologize for how long this may end up...I am confused and in absolute panic (...

SerenityFirefly

•7 months ago

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confusing liver results

Hi, I had some bloating last year and was referred for an Abdo Ultrasound. Everything was ok apart from my Liver ‘didn’t look normal’. I got a copy of my...

Hi, I had some bloating last year and was referred for an Abdo Ultrasound. Every...

Alfieanddaisy

•7 months ago

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Unknown liver ‘lesions’

Hi I’m new here and going through the diagnostic process - no diagnosis yet. Ultrasound found a ‘lesion’ on the liver but subsequent CT , MRI and Pet- CT scan...

Hi I’m new here and going through the diagnostic process - no diagnosis yet. Ul...

Hidden

•7 months ago

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Liver cirrhosis

Segy

•7 months ago

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Auto Immune Hepatitis

hi I am new here diagnosis in July Would love to connect with people with this disease Hear stories of ups & downs I need so much information and have...

hi I am new here diagnosis in July Would love to connect with people with this...

DebbyJ1

•7 months ago

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Could I have portal hypertension

Looking for any advice please. Not sure if I need to seek a second opinion from another Gastroenterologist. I had symptoms that could point to Cirrhosis or...

Looking for any advice please. Not sure if I need to seek a second opinion from...

Shoe2

•7 months ago

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Intense pruritus following liver transplant - diagnosed with hepatic cholestatic. Any help please?

Hi, I received a liver transplant back in December 2022 and recovery was well for the first four months however around end of April I started suffering with...

Hi, I received a liver transplant back in December 2022 and recovery was well ...

KateG94

•7 months ago

8 Replies

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All posts for September 2023

Struggling with life

Cholesterol Levels?

Check your Thyroid

Infection after minor procedure

How do i get help

What Causes Itching

Referral

Travelling with Insurance

Cirrhosis symptoms?

Stage 5 renal failure plus dialysis and cirrhosis of the liver

AIH links to Covid vaccine?

High SGOT LEVEL

worried

worried about returning liver lesions

liver lesions

I have a partner in crime now

Advice on stent procedure to liver. I'm having drain every fortnight n it getting me down enuff to give up.

liver pain in side. Terrified

Low platelets increased PT bloods and 'burning mouth syndrome' treatment.

Ciprofloxacin

worried about the future

Unsure what to do?

Appointment

Shocked and confused about gallbladder result

confusing liver results

Unknown liver ‘lesions’

Liver cirrhosis

Auto Immune Hepatitis

Could I have portal hypertension

Intense pruritus following liver transplant - diagnosed with hepatic cholestatic. Any help please?

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