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insurance issues……

hello, I’ve been lurking on the site for around 7 months, since my OH was hospitalised in August and we found he had liver cirrhosis. It’s been a challenging...

hello, I’ve been lurking on the site for around 7 months, since my OH was hosp...

Poppy1908

•3 months ago

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Repeat Alpha fetoprotein blood test

Hi it's been a whiĺe since I've been on here. I have arld since 2000 which has been pretty stable for past 2 or 3 yrs. I had a regular abdomen us recently...

Hi it's been a whiĺe since I've been on here. I have arld since 2000 which has b...

wurzle

•3 months ago

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feeling devastated

just had a telephone appointment with my consultant’s registrar. Bloods normal and ultrasound showed no sign of enlargement of spleen normal flow but still...

just had a telephone appointment with my consultant’s registrar. Bloods normal a...

Etymolog

•3 months ago

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NAFLD and Iron Deficiency

Hi! I’ve recently been diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease after an ultrasound scan following blood tests showing high liver results in all the...

Hi! I’ve recently been diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease after an...

Hidden

•3 months ago

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High Gamma GT results due to medication?

I recently had a health check via my insurance company and my Gamma GT levels came back high (105 U/L). I have a very balanced diet and excercise 3-4 times a...

I recently had a health check via my insurance company and my Gamma GT levels ca...

silver-shark

•3 months ago

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Has anyone found a natural remedy that can help with the large amount of ammonia in the body, due to H.E. ?

My partner has a recompensated liver and H. E.

Aligator1

•3 months ago

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Update on safe pain relief

Received phone call from Liver Doctor yesterday tea time. I was told that it was safe for me to take up to 3g Paracetemol daily which is up to 6 x 500mg...

Received phone call from Liver Doctor yesterday tea time. I was told that it was...

Cat1218

•3 months ago

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I have liver cirrhosis and don't drink with a husband who drinks heavily.

In 2017 I was referred to a hepatologist by my rheumatologist to investigate Vasculitis of the Liver. Was told I would get a liver biopsy. Still waiting!!...

In 2017 I was referred to a hepatologist by my rheumatologist to investigate Vas...

Mcclean33

•3 months ago

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No sleep

Hi, stage 4 decomposed liver here for four years and this is my first post! A few months ago I used to sleep all the time and in the last few months I hardly...

Hi, stage 4 decomposed liver here for four years and this is my first post! A fe...

BilliFury

•3 months ago

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Cancellation of appointment

Hi, I got first appointment date with liver specialist on 09/10/2023 which was awefulky long waiting time. After this date they will refer me for a Fibroscan....

Hi, I got first appointment date with liver specialist on 09/10/2023 which was a...

SShally

•3 months ago

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Fib4 score

how accurate are fib 4 scores? Mine has some back as 0.96 which I think is a miracle considering how much I’ve struggled with alcohol over the years. I’m...

how accurate are fib 4 scores? Mine has some back as 0.96 which I think is a ...

Trr1985

•3 months ago

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liver issues ?

hi guys I have had a constant pain in my upper right side of my stomach near the liver . It sometimes radiates down to hip and groin but mainly in the top /...

hi guys I have had a constant pain in my upper right side of my stomach near t...

Edinburghguy57

•3 months ago

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Hepatic Peliosis (What is it?)

RE: Hepatic Peliosis (What is it?) Hi all, I have been diagnosed with Hepatic Peliosis of the liver. What is it? and is there any treatments please? Does...

RE: Hepatic Peliosis (What is it?) Hi all, I have been diagnosed with Hepati...

kevpwalker

•3 months ago

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Can I take malaria tablets?

I have autoimmune hepatitis cirrhosis and take azathioprine. I am going to Indonesia in June. Is it possible for me to take malaria tablets with my......

I have autoimmune hepatitis cirrhosis and take azathioprine. I am going to Indo...

Silky1

•3 months ago

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Can I take malaria tablets?

I have autoimmune hepatitis cirrhosis and take azathioprine. I am going to Indonesia in June. Is it possible for me to take malaria tablets with my......

I have autoimmune hepatitis cirrhosis and take azathioprine. I am going to Indo...

Silky1

•3 months ago

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Finally, we may have found the smoking gun.

We had been able to put it aside, and the hospital agreed they had made a mistake when they said Margaret had Cirrhosis. And was, in fact, NASH with Grade 1...

We had been able to put it aside, and the hospital agreed they had made a mista...

ceward204

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Advice on safe pain relief

I was listed for transplant in November 2023. Last week I had a terrible fall. I have one fracture and very painful soft tissue injuries. I was only given some...

I was listed for transplant in November 2023. Last week I had a terrible fall. I...

Cat1218

•3 months ago

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Ascites drain

Good morning. My husband was taken in for an ascetic drain in November and was found to have Peritonitis which was treated before the drain. He is now on a...

Good morning. My husband was taken in for an ascetic drain in November and was f...

Breakfastbabe

•3 months ago

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Fluid retention

HelloMy partner has just been diagnosed with decompensated liver, he has fluid retention on his legs and belly. Does anyone know if this will go or will...

HelloMy partner has just been diagnosed with decompensated liver, he has fluid r...

Life2024

•3 months ago

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The Archers

I’m a real Archers fan…been listening to it since I was 12! One of the characters -Alice- has had difficulty with alcohol. It’s been a developing story line...

I’m a real Archers fan…been listening to it since I was 12! One of the character...

Aotea2012

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Paniking

Over the last 7 years I have been struggling with my health and, eventually diagnosed with Sjogrens syndrome and Fybromyalgia. I have now been told I have...

Over the last 7 years I have been struggling with my health and, eventually diag...

Mctd

•3 months ago

13 Replies

Travel insurance

Hello everybody, my first post I joined approximately about six months ago after my husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis, early May 2023 He is now doing very...

Hello everybody, my first post I joined approximately about six months ago after...

Miraclesdohappen1958

•3 months ago

16 Replies

Much needed advice/help

Hi I'm not sure where to start. Roughly 4 years ago I started suffering pain in my right side. Which gradually got worse. It came on around the time my mother...

Hi I'm not sure where to start. Roughly 4 years ago I started suffering pain in...

Vonnie13

•3 months ago

10 Replies

Codeine

is codeine safe to take for bone/muscle/joint pain with PBC?

Gaspereaux

•3 months ago

3 Replies

Edibles

Good morning, I have gotten mixed reports about the use of cannabis edibles and PBC. Does anybody know if they are okay or harmful to take? Of course,...

Good morning, I have gotten mixed reports about the use of cannabis edibles and ...

Gaspereaux

•3 months ago

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Trust your gut Update

So.....husband was discharged Wednesday evening, on the condition that we keep the clinic appointment Monday. I think on Tuesday/wed we start to see the spark...

So.....husband was discharged Wednesday evening, on the condition that we keep t...

Ewife

•3 months ago

7 Replies

Stabbing pains

I’m in the middle of all my tests - looks like I have (perhaps) fibrosis F2/F3 and severe fatty liver. And some mild portal gastropathy. However it’s a pain...

I’m in the middle of all my tests - looks like I have (perhaps) fibrosis F2/F3 a...

Jaxxy8

•3 months ago

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difference between portal vein thrombosis and portal hypertension?

Good evening. New here. Husband in hospital with liver cirrhosis. Having scope on Monday and we were told today that he has portal vein thrombosis. I...

Good evening. New here. Husband in hospital with liver cirrhosis. Having scope o...

Lvbv

•3 months ago

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honey

is ok to have honey occasionally l sometimes put some in with hot lemon. I’m not sure whether l should be avoiding it as l have fatty liver.

is ok to have honey occasionally l sometimes put some in with hot lemon. I’m not...

kingsnorth

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Appointment

I was wondering if anyone has experienced a reluctant employer in allowing time off for appointments. I’ve worked fir 23 years with the same employer. There...

I was wondering if anyone has experienced a reluctant employer in allowing time ...

0range5520

•3 months ago

7 Replies

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All posts for February 2024

insurance issues……

Repeat Alpha fetoprotein blood test

feeling devastated

NAFLD and Iron Deficiency

High Gamma GT results due to medication?

Has anyone found a natural remedy that can help with the large amount of ammonia in the body, due to H.E. ?

Update on safe pain relief

I have liver cirrhosis and don't drink with a husband who drinks heavily.

No sleep

Cancellation of appointment

Fib4 score

liver issues ?

Hepatic Peliosis (What is it?)

Can I take malaria tablets?

Can I take malaria tablets?

Finally, we may have found the smoking gun.

Advice on safe pain relief

Ascites drain

Fluid retention

The Archers

Paniking

Travel insurance

Much needed advice/help

Codeine

Edibles

Trust your gut Update

Stabbing pains

difference between portal vein thrombosis and portal hypertension?

honey

Appointment

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