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Muscle and Joint Pain

Hi everyone, I am having more muscle and joint pain, especially lower back, hips and sides of thighs….. I am not home so won’t see my GP for a while yet....

Hi everyone, I am having more muscle and joint pain, especially lower back, hip...

Gaspereaux

•2 months ago

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Blood patches?

There are a lot of very knowledgeable people on here, and I wonder if someone can explain the sort of "blood" bruises I keep getting on my forearms. I first...

There are a lot of very knowledgeable people on here, and I wonder if someone ca...

taar

•2 months ago

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cerebella’s atrophy

I was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in 2019. I’ve had regular bi annual scans and a liver biopsy, which have confirmed that the scarring in the liver is no...

I was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in 2019. I’ve had regular bi annual scans a...

Dolphin71

•2 months ago

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Alcoholic Hepatitis - Hair thinning

Hello, can anyone tell me if Alcoholic Hepatitis can cause hair loss/thinning? Thanks

Hello, can anyone tell me if Alcoholic Hepatitis can cause hair loss/thinning? ...

DJK78

•2 months ago

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Constipation

I was diagnosed with cirrhosis 7 weeks ago am still constipated, could anyone advise how long this will last. Ps no alcohol for that time, thank you in...

I was diagnosed with cirrhosis 7 weeks ago am still constipated, could anyone a...

Oystercatcher1964

•2 months ago

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Hi team

Just got appointment threw to have this done..for my liver

AJ3959

•2 months ago

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Different options?

Hello people.I have put a few post up regarding advice but bear with me I'm not all that with phone tech n tinternet🙃 I went for TIPs operation last week, but...

Hello people.I have put a few post up regarding advice but bear with me I'm not ...

Segy

•2 months ago

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Liver cyst

I have been told I have a large liver cyst (110mmx12mm). Scan and CT scan complete and I have a few, smaller cysts as well but no mention of size, so I assume...

I have been told I have a large liver cyst (110mmx12mm). Scan and CT scan comple...

DerekField

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Mild Ascites

Hello, can anyone confirm if Ascites - even mild, will always mean decompensated Cirrhosis? (With the exception of other diseases/causes) Thanks

Hello, can anyone confirm if Ascites - even mild, will always mean decompensated...

DJK78

•2 months ago

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Healthy liver to Cirrhosis

Hello, approximately two years ago I was submitted to hospital with Jaundice after a binge drinking session. I was given an Ultrasound, and told that my...

Hello, approximately two years ago I was submitted to hospital with Jaundice aft...

DJK78

•2 months ago

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CBD with cirrhosis

I'm struggling with pain from previous injuries (torn rotator cuff,lumbar back,sciatica)and PTSD diagnosed in 2020.My Hepatologist has said that I can take 2G...

I'm struggling with pain from previous injuries (torn rotator cuff,lumbar back,s...

BoHo73

•2 months ago

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Liver

Hi team had a blood test and results came back that I have a marker on my liver. What does this mean please thanks

Hi team had a blood test and results came back that I have a marker on my liver....

AJ3959

•2 months ago

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Ascites

Hi in June 2019 whilst on holiday in Italy my tummy swelled up a n d I felt unwell on return to England was taken to hospital when my tummy was drained and I...

Hi in June 2019 whilst on holiday in Italy my tummy swelled up a n d I felt unwe...

Rookery31

•2 months ago

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Prescription drug induced Fibrosis

Hi. Wondering if anyone on here has had the above diagnosis. The drug involved was Nitrofuratan. The Consultant has told me the scarring will not heal.

Hi. Wondering if anyone on here has had the above diagnosis. The drug involved...

Suekee2

•2 months ago

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liver Cirrhosis and Fasting!!

Hi all, I wonder if anyone has any thoughts / experiences on fasting while having cirrhosis. Thanks

Hi all, I wonder if anyone has any thoughts / experiences on fasting while havin...

Hope1011

•2 months ago

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Am I posting in the appropriate forum?

I came here with Portal Hypotension. Now, I have colorectal cancer which has 'broadcast' itself to lungs and liver. I will acknowledge this but not identify...

I came here with Portal Hypotension. Now, I have colorectal cancer which has 'br...

JonBechstein

•2 months ago

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Not great news!

Went for TIPs on Thurs. It took till Fri late afternoon to b told it didn't work or sumert? They couldn't get the stent in the portal vein????? I'm bk to...

Went for TIPs on Thurs. It took till Fri late afternoon to b told it didn't wor...

Segy

•2 months ago

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care options for H.E and decompensated cirrhosis

Hey, hoping for some advice on care options for someone suffering with cirrhosis and H.E My dad was diagnosed this January, but clearly quite late on - he...

Hey, hoping for some advice on care options for someone suffering with cirrhosis...

Concerneddaughter33

•2 months ago

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leg issues

My husband has cirrhosis and was in hospital for a month last year. He came out in July and was told he had 8 weeks to live. Initially he was completely bed...

My husband has cirrhosis and was in hospital for a month last year. He came out ...

WOOLKITTY

•2 months ago

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Erratic reactions to meds

hi everyone most of my lfts are normal but ALT can go to around three times max range. ive found i get strange reactions to drugs recently. ie/ second gen...

hi everyone most of my lfts are normal but ALT can go to around three times max...

jay2023

•2 months ago

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Fibrosis risk score

Hi everyone, I had an ultrasound which showed I have NAFLD. My GP ordered more bloods to be taken in order to do a fibrosis risk score test. I have been...

Hi everyone, I had an ultrasound which showed I have NAFLD. My GP ordered more b...

tinkerbelle65

•2 months ago

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Coarsened Hepatic Echotexture

This finding is from the newest elastography. I thought I was doing everything right. KPA in 2022 was 10.5 F2-F.3, now it's 5.5 F0-F0-F1. I quit drinking...

This finding is from the newest elastography. I thought I was doing everythin...

Evelyn22

•2 months ago

14 Replies

AS the Journey continues

Well, the Board did complete its investigation. Five doctors were reprimanded. The resident on duty the night of the loss is no longer allowed to practice....

Well, the Board did complete its investigation. Five doctors were reprimanded. ...

ceward204

•2 months ago

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high folate

does anyone know what causes high folate, im usually very low as in 3.5 ( normal is 2-20) im now 24….. ferritin also keeps dropping, it’s gone from 110 to 90...

does anyone know what causes high folate, im usually very low as in 3.5 ( normal...

Sophia1968

•2 months ago

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High liver GGT

I have been getting high ggt levels for maybe 3 years now. Currently 132 at the highest was 160. I am guilty of having a bottle of wine spaced from friday...

I have been getting high ggt levels for maybe 3 years now. Currently 132 at the ...

Confused1806

•2 months ago

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Hepatic encephalopathy and second assessment

He everyone I hope that you are all as well as you can be We have been for the first assessment which was 20th feb where we met the dietitian and TPC. At...

He everyone I hope that you are all as well as you can be We have been for t...

Snips71

•2 months ago

8 Replies

High ALT levels

Hello I recently had a full blood test as I have been having on going muscle pains, all my results came back OK apart from my ALT levels. They were 20ul 3...

Hello I recently had a full blood test as I have been having on going muscle pai...

BAL23

•2 months ago

4 Replies

PBC and dry skin

Hi all. I have PBC and have always had very oily skin. Literally overnight it's become sore, itchy and extremely dry. It could, of course, be menopause, but...

Hi all. I have PBC and have always had very oily skin. Literally overnight it's ...

lizzybeebee2003

•2 months ago

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Severe hepatic steatosis

HiMy CT scan says liver has smooth contour, 'severe hepatic steatosis', no focal liver lesion or biliary dilatation. I phoned the helpline and was...

HiMy CT scan says liver has smooth contour, 'severe hepatic steatosis', no foca...

Jellybeanies

•2 months ago

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Constant drains every 3 weeks

Having to be constantly drained every 3 to 4 weeks, but I'm getting worse not lasting more than 2 weeks before I'm really struggling, getting short of breath...

Having to be constantly drained every 3 to 4 weeks, but I'm getting worse not la...

bushburywolf

•2 months ago

7 Replies

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All posts for March 2024

Muscle and Joint Pain

Blood patches?

cerebella’s atrophy

Alcoholic Hepatitis - Hair thinning

Constipation

Hi team

Different options?

Liver cyst

Mild Ascites

Healthy liver to Cirrhosis

CBD with cirrhosis

Liver

Ascites

Prescription drug induced Fibrosis

liver Cirrhosis and Fasting!!

Am I posting in the appropriate forum?

Not great news!

care options for H.E and decompensated cirrhosis

leg issues

Erratic reactions to meds

Fibrosis risk score

Coarsened Hepatic Echotexture

AS the Journey continues

high folate

High liver GGT

Hepatic encephalopathy and second assessment

High ALT levels

PBC and dry skin

Severe hepatic steatosis

Constant drains every 3 weeks

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