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Butter

Hi everyone does anyone know if plant butter is better than dairy butter for people with liver cirrhosis/disease or are they both a no, no. Second question,...

Hi everyone does anyone know if plant butter is better than dairy butter for pe...

Gyproc

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Tips on itching

Morning all, My mum has recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis, she has been in hospital for around 11 weeks apart from 6 days she was home, she’s on limited...

Morning all, My mum has recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis, she has been i...

Char0127

•2 months ago

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How Long from Compensated to Decompensated?

My wife (age 72) was F1 in November 2019. She is now F4 in March 2024 (4.5 years). This is confirmed with 2 separate Fibro Scan tests). She does not drink,...

My wife (age 72) was F1 in November 2019. She is now F4 in March 2024 (4.5 year...

TheTimer

•2 months ago

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Capsular pain?

Hi diagnosed in January with liver cirrhosis . Never drunk alcohol, kpa 14 .. since the fibrosis in January i have had constant pain in and around my rib cage...

Hi diagnosed in January with liver cirrhosis . Never drunk alcohol, kpa 14 .. s...

Jender58

•2 months ago

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Reiki

does anyone know if Reiki works on liver disease , especially for cirrhosis which I’ve been diagnosed with 😩? I have read Reiki does but was hoping to get it...

does anyone know if Reiki works on liver disease , especially for cirrhosis whic...

Maggie153

•2 months ago

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Alkaline Phosphotate

Just had a very frightening test result APL over 600. Awaiting specialist appointment. Out of the blue but have had some upper abdomen bloating and discomfort...

Just had a very frightening test result APL over 600. Awaiting specialist appoin...

AHG123

•2 months ago

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Decompensated liver

good morning, following on from my post a few weeks ago about my brother, a couple of weeks after I posted he was admitted into hospital again with fluid in...

good morning, following on from my post a few weeks ago about my brother, a coup...

tomgill

•2 months ago

31 Replies

Prescription question

Hi Currently waiting for some test results from QE hospital, that may possibly require medication.. as I live about 40miles away, would they be able to send...

Hi Currently waiting for some test results from QE hospital, that may possibly r...

ktan49

•2 months ago

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cap score

I know I have already had many great replies especially from katie but was just wondering if anyone else has had a really high cap score and high liver enzymes...

I know I have already had many great replies especially from katie but was just ...

Curryblue

•2 months ago

2 Replies

offlander56

I would like to thank those of you that have replied to my queries, and spent the time to explain the situation that they are going through. by communicating...

I would like to thank those of you that have replied to my queries, and spent t...

Offlander56

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Antihistamines and NAFLD

Hi! I was recently diagnosed with non alcoholic liver disease a few months ago. I’ve been suffering really badly with my hay fever this year. I’m currently on...

Hi! I was recently diagnosed with non alcoholic liver disease a few months ago. ...

Hidden

•2 months ago

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possible hep c infection

I wonder if anyone can advise me please. My wonderful 76 year old mum was given a blood transfusion after the birth of me 48 years ago. Over the years her...

I wonder if anyone can advise me please. My wonderful 76 year old mum was given ...

Worrylou

•2 months ago

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Liver Results and Spleen Pain

Hi, so take a immune Upadacitinib for my skin and have took for 2 years now, I am M 41 and do like the occasional drink, I was diagnosed with NAFLD around 6...

Hi, so take a immune Upadacitinib for my skin and have took for 2 years now, I a...

kevsmt5111

•2 months ago

4 Replies

Fatty liver

Just had a scan because one of my blood test readings on my liver was high,, they tell me I have fatty liver What's best food to start eating to help, I've...

Just had a scan because one of my blood test readings on my liver was high,, the...

AJ3959

•2 months ago

2 Replies

A bit confused

I notice quite often that posts here include results of acronyms such as ALT, LPT etc and things like Bilrubin. Are they important and how do you get hold of...

I notice quite often that posts here include results of acronyms such as ALT, LP...

Breakfastbabe

•2 months ago

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fibroscan results range from 9 to 20!

had a private fibroscan after worrying GGT blood results . Also nosebleeds, itching, pain in right abdomen and back right shoulder. Beed drinking for 40 years...

had a private fibroscan after worrying GGT blood results . Also nosebleeds, itch...

Hayley2904

•2 months ago

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offlaner56

I thought I was just a social drinker, and I have a few drinks after work or when I was playing soldiers. I've been recently diagnosis with fibrosis stage...

I thought I was just a social drinker, and I have a few drinks after work or wh...

Offlander56

•2 months ago

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Offlander56

I've been diagnosed with fibrosis stage three ,and I am trying to get my head round the whole thing. I've been told I've got a fatty liver plus using...

I've been diagnosed with fibrosis stage three ,and I am trying to get my head r...

Offlander56

•2 months ago

9 Replies

My mother's fibroscan's report

I want to know details about this fibroscan's report.

AAAR

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Contrast ultrasound for liver hemangioma?

Hi me again. I had a normal ultrasound which detected a possible liver hemangioma. The hospital are sending me for a contrast ultrasound to confirm. Online it...

Hi me again. I had a normal ultrasound which detected a possible liver hemangio...

Gingernut64

•2 months ago

6 Replies

Alcohol. It certainly knows how not to let go..

Hi. I’m Chris. I’m stupid. Don’t be like me. My journey started back in 2018. From memory, it was either gallstones or acute pancreatitis. Was diagnosed with...

Hi. I’m Chris. I’m stupid. Don’t be like me. My journey started back in 2018. F...

Chris7746

•2 months ago

30 Replies

Scared and lost

Hello, I am not too sure where to start, so much has happened. I am a 50 year-old female. A couple of years ago, I had a pain in my abdomen on the right side...

Hello, I am not too sure where to start, so much has happened. I am a 50 year-ol...

Foi24

•2 months ago

17 Replies

Travelling to USA and Medication

Hey, I spoke to one of the nurses over the phone recently about travel and was recommended to post here. I am going to be travelling to the US California...

Hey, I spoke to one of the nurses over the phone recently about travel and was ...

Orbital

•2 months ago

6 Replies

Beta blockers

I'm 68, female with NASH/ Cirrhosis which is compensated. I have recently been prescribed 1.25 mg of Bisoprolol Fumarate (beta blocker) but I'm so anxious...

I'm 68, female with NASH/ Cirrhosis which is compensated. I have recently been ...

Robert1220

•2 months ago

9 Replies

Covid Booster Eligibility

I am 65 with compensated cirrhosis. I have portal hypertension and grade 1/2 oesophagal varices with bloods mostly in range. I do have anaemia and low...

I am 65 with compensated cirrhosis. I have portal hypertension and grade 1/2 oe...

AnxiousPete

•2 months ago

14 Replies

Covid jabs

I'm curious to know if anyone in the group has noticed dramatic changes in there condition since taking the jabs ? I never wanted one and had two plus a...

I'm curious to know if anyone in the group has noticed dramatic changes in there...

Trust78

•2 months ago

9 Replies

Can’t stop worrying!

Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with fatty liver disease, I’ve got my blood tests this week to see how bad I am. The thing is I’ve literally never been ill...

Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with fatty liver disease, I’ve got my blood tes...

SilverBackDaz

•2 months ago

2 Replies

vitamins

should I take vitamin supplements if I only eat one meal per day and what vitamins would you think I should take? I do snack her in there but feel tired most...

should I take vitamin supplements if I only eat one meal per day and what vitam...

Mane99

•2 months ago

1 Reply

A lot of stuff going on. Qs.

We found out partner had hemochromatosis and fibrosis from that. Fibroscan was 25 to 32 in some places. Bloods were Ferritin 2000plus 150, ALT 114 and others...

We found out partner had hemochromatosis and fibrosis from that. Fibroscan was 2...

ARM8

•2 months ago

9 Replies

Hep B and mild sign of fatty liver.

I have been on entecavir for 3 years now for long term hap b. And my last ultrasound at febuary I also have mild signs of fatty liver. I'm worried and like get...

I have been on entecavir for 3 years now for long term hap b. And my last ultras...

Paulini

•2 months ago

3 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for May 2024

Butter

Tips on itching

How Long from Compensated to Decompensated?

Capsular pain?

Reiki

Alkaline Phosphotate

Decompensated liver

Prescription question

cap score

offlander56

Antihistamines and NAFLD

possible hep c infection

Liver Results and Spleen Pain

Fatty liver

A bit confused

fibroscan results range from 9 to 20!

offlaner56

Offlander56

My mother's fibroscan's report

Contrast ultrasound for liver hemangioma?

Alcohol. It certainly knows how not to let go..

Scared and lost

Travelling to USA and Medication

Beta blockers

Covid Booster Eligibility

Covid jabs

Can’t stop worrying!

vitamins

A lot of stuff going on. Qs.

Hep B and mild sign of fatty liver.

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