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Living with Fatty Liver and NASH

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I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver about 2 1/2 yrs ago. I have not been to a doctor in 1 1\2 yrs . The last time I saw a doctor he said all my numbers were good based on the lab results. But I do know I don't feel good & feel very unhealthy. I sometimes have pain in my liver area & my blood glucose levels are sometimes high. I am somewhat on the obese side still not that bad. My body always aches. I am almost 57 yrs old but sometimes feel as if I am 80 ! I realize it is time to go back to see the doctor & have a physical. What should I tell the doctor so he/she takes me seriously & runs the appropriate tests ????

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Millie09

Hi Jay, did they not give you follow up appointments? Or regular check ups at all ..

We are all different even when we have the same diagnosis. I have cirrhosis and f4 end stage fibrosis. Mine was alcohol related but was told i now have fatty liver which is no good to a cirrhotic liver

Im.not overweight i dont drink or smoke but my downfall is chocolate and cakes 🤤. I have tried to stop but not working

I am just turned 56 last week, i get very tired yet suffer from insomnia. I ache but that's down to osteopenia in right hip with onset of osteoarthritis and i have 2 prolapse disc in my lower back.

I would definatley go back and have a complete health check

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Jobreeze77 in reply to Millie09

Same here

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nash2Partner

Hi Jay

If you can ask for a Fibroscan. Liver disease is often silent and blood tests don't tell you much until you start to get quite ill. Telling them you were diagnosed as fatty liver over 2 years ago should be enough information to warrant futher testing. If not you might seek a 2nd opinion from a specialist.

Wayne

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Ldieter

You described my situation to a tee. Dr. wants me to lose weight and exercise eeveryday. She doesn't understand that it takes 2 - 3 hours every morning for the pain in my legs and body to reduce so I can just walk normally. I am 54 and I find my 20 something Dr. doesn't understand. I want to be compliant but my body doesn't cooperate.Oh and I was diagnosed with fatty liver 2 years ago. Weight, diet, and meds I've been on for 30+ years. Now my 19 year old also has fatty liver. He's been on alot of the same meds since 4 years old. I could just cry. He also has autism, bipolar, ADHD and severe food allergies. His Medicaid card covers a specialist but my insurance does not. I also have mental health issues hence the med issue.

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Jobreeze77

Dear....blood tests are important......diet.....I'm 58yrs....and now after 5 years housebound I'm trying to start walking on small 10..15.mints.....have to go for an m.r.i 2 months more....for liver...Hugs.

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