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I’ve had Cryptogenic Liver Cirhosis for the last 16 years.

I was diagnosed in 2009/10 with cryptogenic liver cirrhosis. They tried Azerthioprine and that seemed to level out my bloods additionally they had detected...

I was diagnosed in 2009/10 with cryptogenic liver cirrhosis. They tried Azerthio...

Kashy

•3 days ago

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liver biopsy results taking WEEKS.

hello, I’m very nervous and feel very consumed. I have a Fibroscan that was 6.9kpa, blood work is normal and I have no symptoms. However I have rheumatoid...

hello, I’m very nervous and feel very consumed. I have a Fibroscan that was 6.9k...

Oscar84636

•7 days ago

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Liver cap 350 and 17.6 KPA

Hi all, I have diagnosed cap 350 and Kpa 17.6 Age 45 yr Weight 114 height 167 cm Type 2 diabetic also but regular drink before. now already stop...

Hi all, I have diagnosed cap 350 and Kpa 17.6 Age 45 yr Weight 114 height 16...

Jag_81

•11 days ago

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Confused and Scared reaching out

Hello from Ireland to all you beautiful amazing strong people. I’d really appreciate it if anyone could take the time to read my story and share any thoughts....

Hello from Ireland to all you beautiful amazing strong people. I’d really appre...

shavedgoat

•18 days ago

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Liver Cirrhosis necessitating frequent platelet transfusions. Any suggestions to reduce their frequency?

Hello everyone, One of my friend's father is suffering from Liver Cirrhosis. He also has Tuberculosis, gallstones, a UTI, type-2 diabetes, and coronary artery...

Hello everyone, One of my friend's father is suffering from Liver Cirrhosis. He...

taniashi_0423

•28 days ago

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Peter

Hi all. My names Peter. If like to share my story. I went through a period of heavy alcohol abuse. Thankfully I stopped in November 2023. But it has left me...

Hi all. My names Peter. If like to share my story. I went through a period of he...

PastaLover53

•2 months ago

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severe pain liver cyst and mild fatty liver found on ultrasound last week

Some background : Grade 1Hiatal hernia diagnosed 2023 caused by pregnancy in the same year. Started throwing up blood, pain under right ribs , right...

Some background : Grade 1Hiatal hernia diagnosed 2023 caused by pregnancy in ...

MrsAmb86

•2 months ago

1 Reply

liver Disease

Good afternoon I have been diagnosed with Stage 1 cirrhosis and fatty liver. Firstly has anyone been diagnosed with same? I didn’t realise you could have...

Good afternoon I have been diagnosed with Stage 1 cirrhosis and fatty liver. ...

Vindhot-65

•2 months ago

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LFT results

I'm male, 55, in good health however just got these Pathology results:- LFT abnormal. Serum Urate abnormal. Serum C reactive protein level abnormal. Urea &...

I'm male, 55, in good health however just got these Pathology results:- LFT ab...

megaswill

•3 months ago

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Help! Sudden Eczema!

HelloCan I ask if anyone has developed eczema with liver cirrhosis? Over the past few weeks I have developed it all over my torso and it's so uncomfortable....

HelloCan I ask if anyone has developed eczema with liver cirrhosis? Over the pas...

c3c31iaML

•3 months ago

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Itchy all over

Hi, started itching in June 2024. Went to a doctor who did LFT and all normal so told probably something else then GP did not pursue it. Tests were alp, ast,...

Hi, started itching in June 2024. Went to a doctor who did LFT and all normal so...

jivemonkey1

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Hi everyone!

Hi everyone! I have just been told I have NAFLD - no shock as I am very overweight. I also tested positive for Anti Mitochondrial Antibodies. I am absolutely...

Hi everyone! I have just been told I have NAFLD - no shock as I am very overwei...

AMAgirl

•3 months ago

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Newbie worried sick about possible liver damage

Hi there, Im worried sick I may have cirrhosis. I have blood tests booked for January but in the meantime I’m really anxious and could really do with some...

Hi there, Im worried sick I may have cirrhosis. I have blood tests booked for ...

Fiddlesticksandfigs

•3 months ago

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gtg levels

hi. My GGT levels are 750 and alt levels are high. My red and white blood cell count is normal. I have been drinking a lot but not sure why they are super...

hi. My GGT levels are 750 and alt levels are high. My red and white blood cell c...

Tvegha21

•3 months ago

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Little Advice please

Good morning, I've wrote on here before about my partner with liver cirrhosis and my worries. She got admitted into hospital in October and is still in...

Good morning, I've wrote on here before about my partner with liver cirrhosis ...

Yorkshire82

•4 months ago

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Gallbladder Removal Stopped Due to Large Liver

Yesterday I was supposed to have my gallbladder removed. However, before the op the consultant informed me that they would try keyhole if this was not possible...

Yesterday I was supposed to have my gallbladder removed. However, before the op ...

Mickw666

•4 months ago

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Light therapy for severe itching

HelloI was doing very well with colestyramine and Dermacool cream to treat my subcutaneous itching but it has returned with a vengeance. It's almost...

HelloI was doing very well with colestyramine and Dermacool cream to treat my su...

c3c31iaML

•4 months ago

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7mm nodule

Had ct scan done 2 scans 1 with dye 1 without showed a 7mm nodule and the scan also showed I had a lung infection I'm on antibiotics for it I new something was...

Had ct scan done 2 scans 1 with dye 1 without showed a 7mm nodule and the scan a...

Tommy62

•5 months ago

1 Reply

hello anyone please help me i am drinking alcohol 1 liter of whiskey in week my ggt are 160 alt 84 and ast 42 its normal who drink alcohol?

hello anyone please help me i am drinking alcohol 1 liter of whiskey in week my ...

Sammann

•5 months ago

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Anyone else with PSC?

I was diagnosed with Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) about a year ago now and my consultant thinks the disease may be progressing as I am getting more...

I was diagnosed with Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) about a year ago now a...

DigbyismyDog

•5 months ago

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lapse or relapse?

hi all I’m 61 married with a lovely but feisty teenager. I had problems with alcohol and after some terrible times went to rehab and am (was) 2 years sober....

hi all I’m 61 married with a lovely but feisty teenager. I had problems with al...

An1063

•5 months ago

13 Replies

Liver problems?

was wondering just say for instance if someone was to have cirrhosis of the liver going on and was still drinking beer every day would there ggt be normal?And...

was wondering just say for instance if someone was to have cirrhosis of the live...

Randyrichard

•6 months ago

3 Replies

Advice please

Hi I wondered if anyone can help with a little advice please ? My partner with liver cirrhosis is struggling with pain and Diarrhea , the consultant asked me...

Hi I wondered if anyone can help with a little advice please ? My partner with...

Yorkshire82

•6 months ago

3 Replies

End stage liver failure

Hi, you have given me helpful advice before so I am hoping you will be able to again - thanks so much in advance! my dad, who lives in France, has had...

Hi, you have given me helpful advice before so I am hoping you will be able to ...

OminousCloud

•6 months ago

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New here , partner has liver cirrhosis

Hi My partner has had past problems with alcohol , she is only 39 and has liver cirrhosis , in November 2022 her decompensated, she seemed to get better and...

Hi My partner has had past problems with alcohol , she is only 39 and has liv...

Yorkshire82

•6 months ago

21 Replies

Elevated Serum Bile Acid

Does anyone here have elevated serum bile acid levels and itchiness (pruritus)? This is normally associated with intrahepatic (obstetric) cholestasis in...

Does anyone here have elevated serum bile acid levels and itchiness (pruritus)...

mickeymouse42

•7 months ago

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Ultrasound vs Fibroscan and Cirrhosis

I have Hereditary Hemochromatosis. I get ultrasounds done every 6 months for monitoring purposes since 2017. The last ultrasound performed was 7 months ago and...

I have Hereditary Hemochromatosis. I get ultrasounds done every 6 months for mon...

arc2884

•7 months ago

1 Reply

ELP Private NAFLD, HEP A,

Hi, I have paid for a ELP blood test as I have had, a Fibroscan 3yrs ago, 2 ultrasound scans in the last 11 months, 3 Gastroenterologists consultants in the...

Hi, I have paid for a ELP blood test as I have had, a Fibroscan 3yrs ago, 2 ultr...

Wi-llow

•7 months ago

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Improved results!

I got some scary ELF and LFT in Feb this year - ALT Over 100 and retest showed it was rising + ELF just below the 10.5 marker. I was 15.5 stone with BMI 36...

I got some scary ELF and LFT in Feb this year - ALT Over 100 and retest showed i...

Cockerpoodle123

•7 months ago

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Physical symptoms and untreated ascites concerns

My husband was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis in September of last year. In 2022 he had an endoscopy that revealed portal hypertension gastropathy. He...

My husband was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis in September of last year. In...

cindyluhu

•8 months ago

13 Replies

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British Liver Trust

All things British Liver Trust posts

I’ve had Cryptogenic Liver Cirhosis for the last 16 years.

liver biopsy results taking WEEKS.

Liver cap 350 and 17.6 KPA

Confused and Scared reaching out

Liver Cirrhosis necessitating frequent platelet transfusions. Any suggestions to reduce their frequency?

Peter

severe pain liver cyst and mild fatty liver found on ultrasound last week

liver Disease

LFT results

Help! Sudden Eczema!

Itchy all over

Hi everyone!

Newbie worried sick about possible liver damage

gtg levels

Little Advice please

Gallbladder Removal Stopped Due to Large Liver

Light therapy for severe itching

7mm nodule

hello anyone please help me i am drinking alcohol 1 liter of whiskey in week my ggt are 160 alt 84 and ast 42 its normal who drink alcohol?

Anyone else with PSC?

lapse or relapse?

Liver problems?

Advice please

End stage liver failure

New here , partner has liver cirrhosis

Elevated Serum Bile Acid

Ultrasound vs Fibroscan and Cirrhosis

ELP Private NAFLD, HEP A,

Improved results!

Physical symptoms and untreated ascites concerns

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