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INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITY - Haemochromatosis Research Project (UK)

Do you have haemochromatosis and want to help make the way it is diagnosed and treated in the UK better for patients? The British Liver Trust are...

Do you have haemochromatosis and want to help make the way it is diagnosed and t...

BritishLiverTrust1

British Liver Trust•5 months ago

Symptoms of advanced liver disease

Hi Everyone, after long waiting period, I have finally got my first hepatologist appointment after 8 months from now. After this appointment he will refer me...

Hi Everyone, after long waiting period, I have finally got my first hepatologist...

SShally

•5 months ago

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(LKS) Liver-related autoantibodies

hi does anyone no how long results take for a (LKS) Liver-related autoantibodies blood test to come back please tia x

hi does anyone no how long results take for a (LKS) Liver-related autoantibodi...

Nat107

•5 months ago

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12 years sober 😇

Not been on the BLT site for a while, but I've just had an uneventful anniversary, yes, it's trying to give positive advice to those who maybe struggling with...

Not been on the BLT site for a while, but I've just had an uneventful anniversar...

Cb1963

•5 months ago

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surgery

Has anyone had non-liver related surgery, such as a knee or hip? I guess the primary risk would be infection and types of anesthesia and antibiotics..?...

Has anyone had non-liver related surgery, such as a knee or hip? I guess the...

Greengal314

•5 months ago

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Taking antihistamine with cirrhosis

I am suffering from pet allergy and would like to take antihistamines.. which over the counter are safe with cirrhosis? Are there any other suggestions to...

I am suffering from pet allergy and would like to take antihistamines.. which o...

Male47

•5 months ago

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NHS Targeted Lung Check

Hi folks . . . those smokers or ex smokers on here may be aware of this screening programme currently being rolled out. Apparently the scan can ID a number of...

Hi folks . . . those smokers or ex smokers on here may be aware of this screenin...

HouseHead

•5 months ago

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Travel Insurance

Hello all, I was diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis last October with Gastric Varices that where treated with a coil at the time. Can anyone advise as to any...

Hello all, I was diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis last October with Gastric Varice...

RoryG2023

•5 months ago

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portal hypertension gastropathy

I had an endoscopy a couple of weeks ago as I have been experiencing fullness which has stopped me from eating much. After the endoscopy the results showed...

I had an endoscopy a couple of weeks ago as I have been experiencing fullness wh...

Plath1982

•5 months ago

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Liver blood results

Hi I was discharged from hospital 2 weeks ago after my heart stopped and they fitted me with a pacemaker. I have just had bloods done at my Drs and they called...

Hi I was discharged from hospital 2 weeks ago after my heart stopped and they fi...

Countryboy38

•5 months ago

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Liver disease and stroke

Does anyone have any experience of having a stroke on top of liver disease?

352475

•5 months ago

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Fibroscan results what do they mean I'm confused

Had my results back everything seems fine except the iqr was 110 don't know if this number is good or bad does anyone know what this number represents

Had my results back everything seems fine except the iqr was 110 don't know if ...

Crunchi

•5 months ago

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CAP score of 299, diagnosed with Cirrhosis

I am a 60 yr old male, and was recently diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. My fibroscan showed 19.6 LSM score and 299 CAP, with a grade 4 fatty liver. I have...

I am a 60 yr old male, and was recently diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. My fibro...

Carblover8

•5 months ago

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Ultrasound

Hi All, So I have ulcerative colitis and have had 2 raised alt levels. I paid for a private ultrasound yesterday and the results are severe hepatosteatosis....

Hi All, So I have ulcerative colitis and have had 2 raised alt levels. I paid...

Chicob29

•5 months ago

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What does it mean if you have too low sodium?

One of husbands tests has shown his sodium level out of range so have reduced his deuretics? Can anyone explain?Thanks Ewife

One of husbands tests has shown his sodium level out of range so have reduced hi...

Ewife

•5 months ago

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Well here we are and off we go.

First visit to Birmingham QE to meet the consultant who was lovely. She is putting him forward for the assessment but did say that he needs to build his muscle...

First visit to Birmingham QE to meet the consultant who was lovely. She is putti...

Snips71

•5 months ago

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TV/ film advice

hey all! My mum is pretty much chair bound at the moment, and with recurrent episodes of HE, it’s difficult to keep watching the same programs over and over....

hey all! My mum is pretty much chair bound at the moment, and with recurrent ep...

PerpetuallySad

•5 months ago

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Blood tests

Hello, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis over 20 years ago. I therefore have regular blood tests to check that the medications I take are not negatively...

Hello, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis over 20 years ago. I therefore h...

test100001

•5 months ago

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ukeld

I got my ukeld score today and it’s 57 I have decomponsated liver disease stage 4? what will this score mean for me? My partner was ment to come with me...

I got my ukeld score today and it’s 57 I have decomponsated liver disease stage ...

Meanies

•5 months ago

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First appointment

Hi everyone I hope that your are all as well as you can be. So tomorrow is the hubbys first appointment at the Queens Elizabeth Birmingham. we are not sure...

Hi everyone I hope that your are all as well as you can be. So tomorrow is th...

Snips71

•5 months ago

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Counsellor with transplant patient experience

My husband had successful liver transplant surgery 6 months ago. At the same time he was battling liver ill health, he lost the sight in his dominant eye due...

My husband had successful liver transplant surgery 6 months ago. At the same ti...

ScruffyRosie

•5 months ago

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Doctors

Hi againI have a question about medication How often do you get reviwed for your medication? James has a blood test request letter and a txt to say that the...

Hi againI have a question about medication How often do you get reviwed for your...

Stephsmumlou

•5 months ago

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liver enzymes going up and down

I had a routine blood test 18 months ago which showed elevated GGT at 126. My GP told me to cut down on alcohol and I stopped having any alcohol at home and...

I had a routine blood test 18 months ago which showed elevated GGT at 126. My GP...

Patdoyle

•5 months ago

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help i feel so alone and been told I’m not a viable candidate for surgery x

inks1 Thank you for excepting me I got diagnosed with bile duct cyst in 2020 I’ve been sick since I was 9/10 years old I’m now 40 my symptoms are getting...

inks1 Thank you for excepting me I got diagnosed with bile duct cyst in 2020 I’...

Tinks123x

•5 months ago

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Specialist appointment

Hi I was diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis in August last year and ended up in ICU for due to contracting sepsis while being admitted to hospital and as...

Hi I was diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis in August last year and ended up ...

Oasisman

•6 months ago

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worried about my symptoms

I was diagnosed with fatty liver about 15 years ago. Apart from lifestyle and diet I have had no treatment. I also have high cholesterol and triglycerides...

I was diagnosed with fatty liver about 15 years ago. Apart from lifestyle and d...

Yorkshirelad2767

•6 months ago

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My doctor advice me for fibroscan, how can I understand my fibroscan result

I have diagnosed fatty liver

Bikibqa

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Post Transplant Fatigue

Hello, I had my liver transplant just over 6 years ago now and apart from an issue right at the beginning, I have been well. I’ve not even had covid! Recently...

Hello, I had my liver transplant just over 6 years ago now and apart from an iss...

Dawnejoy

•6 months ago

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G P telephone consultation

My GP rang to review my blood tests. All were normal apart from an elevated GGT. It has been elevated for a long time which is why I was referred for a...

My GP rang to review my blood tests. All were normal apart from an elevated GGT...

0range5520

•6 months ago

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esopageaul varices

hi av jest came out of hospital with esopageal varices and internal bleeding needing 3 units (approx 750mls) blood , had 3 varices banded, av been so weak and...

hi av jest came out of hospital with esopageal varices and internal bleeding nee...

Kingbilly3

•6 months ago

9 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for February 2024

INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITY - Haemochromatosis Research Project (UK)

Symptoms of advanced liver disease

(LKS) Liver-related autoantibodies

12 years sober 😇

surgery

Taking antihistamine with cirrhosis

NHS Targeted Lung Check

Travel Insurance

portal hypertension gastropathy

Liver blood results

Liver disease and stroke

Fibroscan results what do they mean I'm confused

CAP score of 299, diagnosed with Cirrhosis

Ultrasound

What does it mean if you have too low sodium?

Well here we are and off we go.

TV/ film advice

Blood tests

ukeld

First appointment

Counsellor with transplant patient experience

Doctors

liver enzymes going up and down

help i feel so alone and been told I’m not a viable candidate for surgery x

Specialist appointment

worried about my symptoms

My doctor advice me for fibroscan, how can I understand my fibroscan result

Post Transplant Fatigue

G P telephone consultation

esopageaul varices

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