Lupus and the liver

[Summerrain14]

Hi, does anyone have any problems with their liver due to SLE? I recently had a liver scan done as my liver function readings have been abnormal for nearly a year. The scan has shown fatty deposits in my liver and it causes me chronic pain. A bit like having a bad stitch all the time. With having long term inflammation due to the SLE it has shown inflammation in the liver.

[farmerfeste]

I too have fatty deposits it's difficult getting results off function tests etc out of gp however I still feel normal apart from some pain now and then so I do as I have always done get on and enjoy what I do

[Summerrain14 in reply to farmerfeste]

I can look up my results on the patient access app which is how I get my repeat meds etc so guess I am lucky that way. My pain has been particularly bad this week but seems to have gone this morning which is so good.

[norma52]

Yes, I have Auto Immune Hepatitis which is basically just inflammation of the liver caused by my immune system. I've been taking azathioprine for many years now and this keeps it under control. I see a gastroenterologist regularly.

[Summerrain14 in reply to norma52]

Thanks so much for replying to me. I’m keeping a diary to discuss with GP to see the best way forward.

[Queen45]

yes, i've been going through the same thing. It's new to me but they gave me a pill to balance it..

[Cdp2]

I use acupuncture treatments and strict diet to bring my liver back to my normal. It’s not a cure but it helps the pains, LFTs, and swelling.