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Surgery to remove FNH

Hi all, I have been here before but it was quite a while ago. (10 months) Over the last two years, I have been in pain on my upper right quadrant, had lots...

Hi all, I have been here before but it was quite a while ago. (10 months) Ove...

Elverra30

•7 months ago

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Short Uk breaks

Hi all. I have chronic liver cirosis and have occasional days of feeling unwell. I'm looking to go for a short break in the UK to escape from the appointments...

Hi all. I have chronic liver cirosis and have occasional days of feeling unwell....

Waddy12

•7 months ago

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Financial support

Im wondering where i can go to find out if there is any financial support/relief available? Current situation is now that husband has deteriorated a lot since...

Im wondering where i can go to find out if there is any financial support/relief...

Ewife

•7 months ago

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Advice for mum

Hi all, My mum has recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis (alcohol related they seem to think) but she wasn’t a huge drinker they believe she’s just been...

Hi all, My mum has recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis (alcohol related they...

Char0127

•7 months ago

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Help, have terrible Oedema

In Febryary I had a bad fall which led to a degree of immobility. My Spironolactone was increased to 100 daily. N o duffrrence to swelling in legs and .feet....

In Febryary I had a bad fall which led to a degree of immobility. My Spironolact...

Cat1218

•7 months ago

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ALT score

Good morning, recently a blood test revealed a alt score around 77, Doctor advised diet and alcohol reduction, however still taking statins is this correct??

Good morning, recently a blood test revealed a alt score around 77, Doctor advis...

Claytown333

•7 months ago

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Normal LFT but consistent pain

Hi, I havent got hepatologist appointment even after 4 months. Hospital is saying I am in the waiting list. I am experiencing a consistent pain my upper right...

Hi, I havent got hepatologist appointment even after 4 months. Hospital is sayin...

SShally

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Is carvedilol making you cold?

I recently had my Carvedilol increased to 6.25mg twice a day. Lately, I am freezing to the bone. I turn my heating up and up and am still cold when everyone...

I recently had my Carvedilol increased to 6.25mg twice a day. Lately, I am freez...

Erish

•7 months ago

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Cirosis

I have high liver enzymes. AST 91. Alt 134. Ggt 235. Fibroscan cap 366 and kpa 5.6. What does this mean .

I have high liver enzymes. AST 91. Alt 134. Ggt 235. Fibroscan cap 366 and kpa 5...

Curryblue

•7 months ago

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flying with bands

hi since February I have had 7 bands on my varices I am just wondering if your able to fly after banding?

hi since February I have had 7 bands on my varices I am just wondering if your a...

Kingbilly3

•7 months ago

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Chronic Liver Disease Post Transplant

Hi, I had a liver transplant in October 2017 and apart from a little set back right at the beginning, meaning I was in Addenbrookes for 5 weeks, I have been...

Hi, I had a liver transplant in October 2017 and apart from a little set back ri...

Dawnejoy

•7 months ago

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Help with diet

My husband has been told to cut out salt and reduce fluids to 1.5lt a day due to ascites, but increase protein and carbs and calories intake to around 3000 a...

My husband has been told to cut out salt and reduce fluids to 1.5lt a day due to...

Breakfastbabe

•7 months ago

17 Replies

Managing the stress of medical appointments

Medical appointments are often stressful. For #stressawarenessmonth, we are sharing some tips on managing this stress. Different things will work for...

Medical appointments are often stressful. For #stressawarenessmonth, we are sh...

BritishLiverTrust1

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nose bleed

was rushed to hospital 2weeks ago for pneumonia. Was discharged after a week. Wasn’t home 24 hrs. And out of the blue my nose started bleeding. It hasn’t...

was rushed to hospital 2weeks ago for pneumonia. Was discharged after a week. Wa...

Daytym

•7 months ago

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iron infusion ..

Hi All, My mum has portal hypertension NALD. And GAVE ( watermelon stomach ) her bloods are down to 66 , has been taken In This week for an iron infusion ,...

Hi All, My mum has portal hypertension NALD. And GAVE ( watermelon stomach ) h...

Sharonmcfarlane

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Leg pain

Hi all I have liver cirrhosis and although I'm now doing really well and my liver is getting better, I have a new symptom. Well it's been going on for a...

Hi all I have liver cirrhosis and although I'm now doing really well and my live...

Littlelizzy11

•7 months ago

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Blood test results

Hi, three weeks ago I had a Fibroscan in a mobile community testing van, the result was a reading of 15.1. The nurse suggested cirrhosis of the liver and...

Hi, three weeks ago I had a Fibroscan in a mobile community testing van, the re...

Hidden

•7 months ago

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liver

I’m 73 and been feeling extra tired recently, otherwise fit and well. I thought the tiredness might be caused by Keppra a drug I take for epilepsy, I’m also on...

I’m 73 and been feeling extra tired recently, otherwise fit and well. I thought ...

rogertb

•7 months ago

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Rheumatoid?

So….because I was suffering from lower back pain (not sure if it is from PBC, URSO or an injury just before diagnosis!), i could not play Pickleball over the...

So….because I was suffering from lower back pain (not sure if it is from PBC, UR...

Gaspereaux

•7 months ago

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Joy 22556

Hi new here , will get straight to the point , was a heavy drinker x gave up for 2 yrs then relasped x then had awful stomache, back pains x ultrasound done...

Hi new here , will get straight to the point , was a heavy drinker x gave up for...

Lenton24

•7 months ago

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Fibroscan dates East London

This might be of interest if you live in London and worried but are not diagnosed yet. https://www.nelcanceralliance.nhs.uk/community-liver-health-checks

This might be of interest if you live in London and worried but are not diagnose...

Roy1955

•7 months ago

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stent

Hello. My husband had a stent placed into his bile duct to widen it last April (2023) he had it removed in August (23) and a balloon used to widen further...

Hello. My husband had a stent placed into his bile duct to widen it last April (...

Grannysmiff

•7 months ago

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Blood work and scans

Hi everyone, I recently had my blood work carried out and the following were highlighted for being higher than they should. Could anyone kindly give me their...

Hi everyone, I recently had my blood work carried out and the following were hi...

DJK78

•7 months ago

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Fibroscan score is 9.2

hello everyone . I am 48 years. Height is 187 cm and weight is 100kg . Had a Fibroscan on 13th April and score is 9.2 ( Alcoholic fatty liver ). Dr suggest...

hello everyone . I am 48 years. Height is 187 cm and weight is 100kg . Had a Fi...

Bhosdaikay

•7 months ago

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Does changes in liver always mean cancer

Hi My partner has cirrhosis and a spot on the liver which is monitored every 6 months. Following an ultrasound, more spots have now been identified and is...

Hi My partner has cirrhosis and a spot on the liver which is monitored every 6 ...

RainbowLover

•7 months ago

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Fibroscan – is it too early to be jubilant?

I do now feel like a fraud being here 😔 and my apologies to anybody here who feels I’ve created a storm in a teacup for myself and that I should clear the...

I do now feel like a fraud being here 😔 and my apologies to anybody here who fe...

Trotter2024

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Ibuprofen

Good afternoon, would you be able to let me know if it's safe to take Ibuprofen after a fall to ease the pain, I'm still waiting for test results for liver...

Good afternoon, would you be able to let me know if it's safe to take Ibuprofen ...

Hidden

•7 months ago

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High LFT results

Hi I have been having blood tests every 6 months for 3 years because my LFT s are coming back abnormal. I used to be a heavy drinker but for the past few...

Hi I have been having blood tests every 6 months for 3 years because my LFT s ar...

Bobbie2

•7 months ago

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Severe cirrhosis, any hope?

My father is in hospital with severe cirrhosis. He has been drinking a litre of vodka a day for 2 years. It sounds silly but none of us knew about it. He never...

My father is in hospital with severe cirrhosis. He has been drinking a litre of ...

Puddles0

•7 months ago

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high temperatures?

Diagnosed with AIH in 2018, only real symptom was terrible fatigue. Fibrosis 5-6 but compensated. On Mycophenolate still, pred for 4 years, now discontinued....

Diagnosed with AIH in 2018, only real symptom was terrible fatigue. Fibrosis 5-6...

Sanddeckchairs

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for April 2024

Surgery to remove FNH

Short Uk breaks

Financial support

Advice for mum

Help, have terrible Oedema

ALT score

Normal LFT but consistent pain

Is carvedilol making you cold?

Cirosis

flying with bands

Chronic Liver Disease Post Transplant

Help with diet

Managing the stress of medical appointments

nose bleed

iron infusion ..

Leg pain

Blood test results

liver

Rheumatoid?

Joy 22556

Fibroscan dates East London

stent

Blood work and scans

Fibroscan score is 9.2

Does changes in liver always mean cancer

Fibroscan – is it too early to be jubilant?

Ibuprofen

High LFT results

Severe cirrhosis, any hope?

high temperatures?

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