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Advice for Hair Loss?

Anyone have a remedy for hair loss from liver disease? My hair is falling out a lot every day. I’ve been using collagen and keratin shampoo and I’ve tried...

Anyone have a remedy for hair loss from liver disease? My hair is falling out a ...

FlippinOut

•6 months ago

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biopsy report, still waiting to see consultant.

hi all, had an email with the below conclusion of my biopsy, I have a very minuscule left lobe which they want to biopsy but were unable to due to the...

hi all, had an email with the below conclusion of my biopsy, I have a very m...

Goneinsixtyseconds

•6 months ago

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Help and advice for mum

Hey All, My mum has hidden her drinking, liver issues and cirrorsis for 15 years as I’ve been living in a different country. She was taken into hospital last...

Hey All, My mum has hidden her drinking, liver issues and cirrorsis for 15 year...

PerpetuallySad

•6 months ago

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Compensated liver

I have went from ddcompensatd to compensated liver disease since being diagnosed in August 2023. I keep seeing prognosis is 9 to 12 years. Is this correct or...

I have went from ddcompensatd to compensated liver disease since being diagnosed...

Oasisman

•6 months ago

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Confused and seeking clarification

Hi folks . . . I have attached a letter from Hepatology which (to me anyway!) appears to contradict itself? In summary . . . a US in September 2021 showed...

Hi folks . . . I have attached a letter from Hepatology which (to me anyway!) ap...

HouseHead

•6 months ago

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INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITY: Help us identify barriers to accessing liver services in Scotland

We have partnered with the Scottish Hepatology Access Research Partnership (SHARP) to identify the barriers that are faced by people accessing liver services...

We have partnered with the Scottish Hepatology Access Research Partnership (SHAR...

BritishLiverTrust1

British Liver Trust•6 months ago

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Blood test Results AST/GGT

Hi all.I have a history of pancreatitis and liver issues. I did a private blood test in the week and it's come back that my AST and GGT are both high. GGT is...

Hi all.I have a history of pancreatitis and liver issues. I did a private blood ...

Koswecan

•6 months ago

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liver transplant : build up

hi everyone I’m really in need of some support. I’m 37 and have liver failure . I went to see my consultant in Belfast a few weeks ago and was my doctor when I...

hi everyone I’m really in need of some support. I’m 37 and have liver failure . ...

Meanies

•6 months ago

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Fibroscan

Just had my fibroscan today and he gave me results there and then which I wasn't expecting but really appreciated. He said my KPa score is 7.7, and CAP score...

Just had my fibroscan today and he gave me results there and then which I wasn't...

Yorkigirl

•6 months ago

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update!

I made today’s appointment despite the chronic fatigue. My wife drove. We were late due to the new speed limits here in Wales but that’s another story. I have...

I made today’s appointment despite the chronic fatigue. My wife drove. We were l...

PipM82

•6 months ago

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HE and Variceal Bleed

I last posted 2 years ago after being concerned for my mom and her drinking. She was diagnosed with cirrhosis and has now been alcohol free for just over 2...

I last posted 2 years ago after being concerned for my mom and her drinking. Sh...

A-st3

•6 months ago

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liver health

so …. I consider myself a fairly intelligent individual, but the thing I don’t get is why does our consultants want our bloods normal , how does that help us...

so …. I consider myself a fairly intelligent individual, but the thing I don’t g...

Hidden

•6 months ago

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Liver cyst issues

Hi everyone My 37 yr old daughter has recently been diagnosed with cysts on her liver and a small amount of fluid in her abdomen. She is currently waiting on...

Hi everyone My 37 yr old daughter has recently been diagnosed with cysts on he...

Nana3029

•6 months ago

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Fibroscan

My Fibroscan result has just come in at 7kpa!!! 3 1/2 years after a diagnosis of cirrhosis with ascites.. Keep believing……..

My Fibroscan result has just come in at 7kpa!!! 3 1/2 years after a diagnosis ...

deanw41

•6 months ago

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Vitamin D3

Hi everyone , just going through my meds and although im taking it daily it was never really explained to me why I have been prescribed Vitamin D3 , just...

Hi everyone , just going through my meds and although im taking it daily it was ...

wp69

•6 months ago

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Update on Access to Hospital Records

I have managed to get an answer my earlier question on electronic access to my hospital records and results. Sadly my trust (South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust)...

I have managed to get an answer my earlier question on electronic access to my h...

AnxiousPete

•6 months ago

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Newly Diagnosed PSC

Hi all I have IBD - diagnosed in 2020 and have mainly been in control of it since. I've now been diagnosed with PSC - had a liver biopsy, MRI, ultrasound and...

Hi all I have IBD - diagnosed in 2020 and have mainly been in control of it sinc...

LiverLover123

•6 months ago

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Hepatitis B and alcohol

I was wondering what are your views on alcohol use for people with hepatitis B. I am feeling a bit disappointed that my Dr never has discussed this with me. I...

I was wondering what are your views on alcohol use for people with hepatitis B. ...

LittleShrew

•6 months ago

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Need More Guidance Over Wilson's Disease

Hi Everyone, I hope all of you are doing well. Quite recently I was diagnosed with Wilson's disease, Can you please help me to get a better understanding about...

Hi Everyone, I hope all of you are doing well. Quite recently I was diagnosed wi...

seekinghelpforwilson

•6 months ago

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pain right side

hi all, Not sure if I should be worried but I have a pain at the right side under my shoulder blade. Lower down so not on the shoulder blade. It's constantly...

hi all, Not sure if I should be worried but I have a pain at the right side und...

Hope1011

•6 months ago

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Involvement Opportunity - British Liver Trust Patient Advisory Group (UK)

Our Patient Advisory Group (PAG) helps us to serve the full, diverse nature of the UK’s liver disease community. It ensures the patient voice is embedded even...

Our Patient Advisory Group (PAG) helps us to serve the full, diverse nature of t...

BritishLiverTrust1

British Liver Trust•6 months ago

Fibroscan

What does it mean if you LFT's are returning to normal and a 30% decrease in fibroscan result (36 down to 23)

What does it mean if you LFT's are returning to normal and a 30% decrease in fib...

macscot5

•6 months ago

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High CAP but low kPA

hi, in two years my cap went from 303 to 393, and my kPA went from 5.1 to 3.9. I haven’t talked to my dr yet so want to see what your thoughts are, I quit...

hi, in two years my cap went from 303 to 393, and my kPA went from 5.1 to 3.9. ...

Liverhealthlover

•6 months ago

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HEP B TREATMENTS

Hi, I saw my doctor today. I have had HEP B for many years. My doctor was only monitoring it. Today he told me that he is very concerned about my ALT levels....

Hi, I saw my doctor today. I have had HEP B for many years. My doctor was only m...

LittleShrew

•6 months ago

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Any ideas?

My husband has been feeling under the weather for about 4 weeks now - like you feel when your starting flu or fighting a virus - which is how he felt before he...

My husband has been feeling under the weather for about 4 weeks now - like you f...

Ewife

•6 months ago

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Spider Nevi

Former drinker. So I have noticed some red blemishes on my upper back. They are small but are not going away. I can't really see any blood vessels branching...

Former drinker. So I have noticed some red blemishes on my upper back. They are...

pizza07110711

•6 months ago

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blood test

hi, I’m after a bit of advice I’m a bit baffled as I’ve never had any liver issues. I have ulcerative colitis and take medication for it and apart from that...

hi, I’m after a bit of advice I’m a bit baffled as I’ve never had any liver is...

Chicob29

•6 months ago

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Hydroxychloroquine

Hi everyone I've recently had my arthritis meds changed from sulfazaline to hydroxhychloroquine on the understanding that the new med is better for my liver....

Hi everyone I've recently had my arthritis meds changed from sulfazaline to hydr...

Yorkigirl

•6 months ago

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Ferritin levels high.

New to this forum and recent blood tests showed ferritin levels to be 1120ug/l which I feel is very high. I have been unable to see my GP for advice as of yet...

New to this forum and recent blood tests showed ferritin levels to be 1120ug/l w...

wischo

•6 months ago

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Health Anxiety over liver damage

Hello, I’m 34 year old female who has definitely over indulged in wine the last few years. my husband and I were living the expat life prior to 2020 and...

Hello, I’m 34 year old female who has definitely over indulged in wine the las...

Santababy89

•6 months ago

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Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for December 2023

Advice for Hair Loss?

biopsy report, still waiting to see consultant.

Help and advice for mum

Compensated liver

Confused and seeking clarification

INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITY: Help us identify barriers to accessing liver services in Scotland

Blood test Results AST/GGT

liver transplant : build up

Fibroscan

update!

HE and Variceal Bleed

liver health

Liver cyst issues

Fibroscan

Vitamin D3

Update on Access to Hospital Records

Newly Diagnosed PSC

Hepatitis B and alcohol

Need More Guidance Over Wilson's Disease

pain right side

Involvement Opportunity - British Liver Trust Patient Advisory Group (UK)

Fibroscan

High CAP but low kPA

HEP B TREATMENTS

Any ideas?

Spider Nevi

blood test

Hydroxychloroquine

Ferritin levels high.

Health Anxiety over liver damage

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