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Questions about HE

Thanks to all you lovely folks here for the help and support you’ve provided me so far. If anyone has had HE, could you tell me how you felt? Did you realize...

Thanks to all you lovely folks here for the help and support you’ve provided me ...

FlippinOut

•8 months ago

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Cirrhosis

I have told I can't have a Liver transplant.My Liver has gone to decompensated with portal hypertension. Does anybody know what stage I am and what will happen...

I have told I can't have a Liver transplant.My Liver has gone to decompensated w...

Williamsbluefamily

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Fatty Liver disease and Triglyceride levels

Is it common place for people with fatty liver disease to have elevated triglyceride levels? Would you expect triglyceride levels to correlate with a fibroscan...

Is it common place for people with fatty liver disease to have elevated triglyce...

mickeymouse42

•8 months ago

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Question on Varicies

As most here know Margaret is no longer with us. And I am still digging more and more to understand what happened. Reading through her reports back in Oct...

As most here know Margaret is no longer with us. And I am still digging more an...

Wolivere

•8 months ago

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Acute on Chronic Steroids

brother has had cirrhosis for last 3 years. Still drinking. Admitted to hospital Friday jaundice. Confusion HE I believe! Now on steroids. Has anyone any...

brother has had cirrhosis for last 3 years. Still drinking. Admitted to hospital...

DQ33

•8 months ago

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Does anyone get these symptoms and have answers of cause ??

Hi, I had a liver transplant back in March 2022. I had a condition called ‘PSC’ since my op my recovery was and is a slow one involving a few complications,...

Hi, I had a liver transplant back in March 2022. I had a condition called ‘PSC’ ...

NicharrisonMarch2022

•8 months ago

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Liver Cirrhosis

I have symptoms of cirrhosis. Mainly difficulty sleeping, muscle weakness, internal tremors. it has been going on since December. I have had slightly...

I have symptoms of cirrhosis. Mainly difficulty sleeping, muscle weakness, inte...

pizza07110711

•8 months ago

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AST 29/Alt 20

According to the ommi calculator my results are indicative of cirrhosis. it says 1.45 too high I have been getting liver pain and muscle cramps and esophogus...

According to the ommi calculator my results are indicative of cirrhosis. it says...

Oldbloke1

•8 months ago

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Looking for stages answers...

Hi, I'm new on here, I was told January I had cirrhosis (well compensated) I also know people with cirrhosis and they keep telling me about different stages...

Hi, I'm new on here, I was told January I had cirrhosis (well compensated) I als...

Pete728

•8 months ago

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Rising GGT levels.Should I be coconcerned ?

Hi, in May my GGT has risen up to 1868 u/L. This isn't a sudden rise, Dec 22 read was 1536 u/L, LFT last week came back with no GGT result but-...

Hi, in May my GGT has risen up to 1868 u/L. This isn't a sudden rise, Dec 22 ...

tipovtong

•8 months ago

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fibroscope

nearly 5yrs alcohol free. Recent fibroscope has gone from 80+ to 40. But I still have cirrhosis (with no symptoms and normal blood results). Can I be...

nearly 5yrs alcohol free. Recent fibroscope has gone from 80+ to 40. But I still...

WonderC

•8 months ago

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please Need help. Terry nails.

hi! I see a lot of questions here. But this can be lindsay o terry nails? My anxiety is so bad about this :(((

hi! I see a lot of questions here. But this can be lindsay o terry nails? My anx...

Josefine1986

•8 months ago

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Decompensated liver cirrhosis,Osteoporosis,fractured vertebraep

I was a regular drinker and eventually my health deteriorated.i started with the usual odema in the feet and legs with severe itching.i also had an inflamed...

I was a regular drinker and eventually my health deteriorated.i started with the...

Georgio24

•8 months ago

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Anyone used the at home liver tests?

Can’t get a GP appointment for the life of me to get my liver checked For £39 I can get a finger prick test sent to me and get the results back in 2 days. It...

Can’t get a GP appointment for the life of me to get my liver checked For £39 ...

99uplight

•8 months ago

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Likelihood of irreversible damage at 24?

Hi all, I know no one here can offer medical advice. I guess I’m looking for hope if anything. I’ve been drinking pretty heavy since I was about 18. I’m now...

Hi all, I know no one here can offer medical advice. I guess I’m looking for hop...

99uplight

•8 months ago

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Hgv Driving with Cirrhosis

Hi all. Does anyone know if You can renew an HGV licence when you have cirrhosis. My partner is organising a medical for his licence renewal and is worried...

Hi all. Does anyone know if You can renew an HGV licence when you have cirrho...

pussycat66

•8 months ago

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renapro shots

Hi. I have been diagnosed with.kiver cirrosis and have been keeping to havea strict no salt, limited sugar, high proein diet as well as all the other good...

Hi. I have been diagnosed with.kiver cirrosis and have been keeping to havea str...

Mills1976

•8 months ago

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My precious daughter

***HELP NEEDED DESPERATELY*** My precious daughter was unfortunately diagnosed with Multiple Hepatic Adenomas in November 2021. She has currently got 12 of...

***HELP NEEDED DESPERATELY*** My precious daughter was unfortunately diagnosed ...

Mami77

•8 months ago

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my mum - end stage liver failure

I just wondered if anyone may be able to offer any advice in our situation. My mum was diagnosed with cirrhosis 8 years ago and gave up alcohol. Unfortunately...

I just wondered if anyone may be able to offer any advice in our situation. My m...

Bouncy1983

•8 months ago

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Fibroscan report liver stiffness 4.6 kpa , 197 dbm , what does it shows

In routine full body checkup .30 July done fibrosacan due to loss of appetite and unexpected weight loss.blood test reports normal ,ultra sound report shows...

In routine full body checkup .30 July done fibrosacan due to loss of appetite an...

Newton9878

•8 months ago

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Itching due to medication??

Hello, I had a liver transplant 3 years ago and take tacrolimus, mycophenolate and prednisone for anti rejection. I have recently had a very itchy localised...

Hello, I had a liver transplant 3 years ago and take tacrolimus, mycophenolate...

Chasdog

•8 months ago

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Lost and beyond devastated

Hi everyone, It is with the greatest sadness I write this update…… My very brave wonderful kind gentle soulmate very sadly lost his life to this awful...

Hi everyone, It is with the greatest sadness I write this update…… My very br...

WildHorses101

•8 months ago

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The mind of an alcoholic

Hi all I am an alcoholic, I have liver cirrhosis and a TIPS stent and want to get sober…went to hospital to try and get a detox last Sunday, waited 12 hrs in...

Hi all I am an alcoholic, I have liver cirrhosis and a TIPS stent and want to g...

BigJimmy45

•8 months ago

23 Replies

PBC and AIH

Hi, I was diagnosed earlier this year with both PBC and AIH from blood tests. I then had a biopsy which confirmed but have been told the PBC is not currently...

Hi, I was diagnosed earlier this year with both PBC and AIH from blood tests. I ...

Poppyskittens

•8 months ago

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alcohol and ggt

hello everyone (: Im new here. I’m a female, 32 years. I am an alcoholic and have been drinking pretty much everyday for the past 6 years. 8-12 units for the...

hello everyone (: Im new here. I’m a female, 32 years. I am an alcoholic and h...

Luuloh

•8 months ago

17 Replies

Covid Autumn Boosters

Hi, I’ve been trying to find out when I can book my next Covid jab. Found out today that local ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) are organising them locally. You...

Hi, I’ve been trying to find out when I can book my next Covid jab. Found out to...

Readlots

•8 months ago

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Normal blood test and elf test

Can anybody help and give me some information, I recently had an appointment with my consultant who is very good and straight talking which is great, I had a...

Can anybody help and give me some information, I recently had an appointment wit...

Sweet-love

•8 months ago

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Muscle cramps with cirrhosis

A brief summary of my situation: I was diagnosed with non alcoholic cirrhosis in 2020, partly due to being on methotrexate for psoriatic arthritis, as well as...

A brief summary of my situation: I was diagnosed with non alcoholic cirrhosis in...

Soreknees2016

•8 months ago

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Hepatitis B

It started with yellow eyes and went south very quickly. I have had 2 weeks of hell and been very unwell. It was confirmed that I had Hep B and it really has...

It started with yellow eyes and went south very quickly. I have had 2 weeks of h...

HepBHelp

•8 months ago

5 Replies

fibroscan score and other scores

Hi all. My partner Nick has had his fibroscan score which is 32.8, CAP score is 289, child - pugh 5A, UKELD 45. Anyone know if these scores are dangerously...

Hi all. My partner Nick has had his fibroscan score which is 32.8, CAP score i...

pussycat66

•8 months ago

6 Replies

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All posts for September 2023

Questions about HE

Cirrhosis

Fatty Liver disease and Triglyceride levels

Question on Varicies

Acute on Chronic Steroids

Does anyone get these symptoms and have answers of cause ??

Liver Cirrhosis

AST 29/Alt 20

Looking for stages answers...

Rising GGT levels.Should I be coconcerned ?

fibroscope

please Need help. Terry nails.

Decompensated liver cirrhosis,Osteoporosis,fractured vertebraep

Anyone used the at home liver tests?

Likelihood of irreversible damage at 24?

Hgv Driving with Cirrhosis

renapro shots

My precious daughter

my mum - end stage liver failure

Fibroscan report liver stiffness 4.6 kpa , 197 dbm , what does it shows

Itching due to medication??

Lost and beyond devastated

The mind of an alcoholic

PBC and AIH

alcohol and ggt

Covid Autumn Boosters

Normal blood test and elf test

Muscle cramps with cirrhosis

Hepatitis B

fibroscan score and other scores

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