Liver biopsy

[Ginger46]

I've now just had a letter today about going for a liver biopsy to see what is definitely going on because I haven't been on proper RD meds for almost 2 years. A lot of my meds have affected my liver, after my weight loss it got worse, not putting it all back in to test the theory. I had a few weeks back on Methotrexate but I suppose it shows my medical teams are communicating which is a good thing really 😃👍💖

RebeccaG

[charisma]

Hi Rebecca, sounds as if you have had an awful time. Hoping you get better news soon.

[Ginger46 in reply to charisma]

It hasn't been easy and I'm trying not to let it get me down, it won't beat me xx

[helixhelix]

I hope they don't keep you waitimg for too long so can find out what's amiss and fix it. Good luck.

[Ginger46 in reply to helixhelix]

I've got an appointment coming up on 5th November, I think they'll be saying to put me on the bonfire haha xx

[helixhelix in reply to Ginger46]

At least you'd be warm....

[Gnarli]

Being in limbo is an awful place so it's a good thing your team are so on the ball. I truly hope you don't have too long to wait for a better and effective treatment. Hugs

J

[Ginger46 in reply to Gnarli]

Thanks J, just been fed up recently with everything going on, or should I say not going on, I will get there xx

[Gnarli in reply to Ginger46]

Understood Ginger. Fingers crossed for you

[daisychains58]

Hey Ginger46... can you have a fibroscan instead of a biopsy. That’s what’s happens in Australis now. Just wondering. Hope all goes well for you. 🤗

[Ginger46 in reply to daisychains58]

I've had ultrasound and MRI scans in the last year or so, have a bloods form and an appointment coming up on 5th November, so I'm see what they say then xx

[daisychains58 in reply to Ginger46]

Ok. A fibroscan measures the damage, scarring, fibrosis, etc in your liver. It is such a simple test and non invasive. Guess we have to trust our doctors. It’s worth asking your doctors about it anyway.

High dose milk thistle is protective of your liver as well, helps it to do its job, I’ve kept well from liver disease for over 40 years and swear by milk thistle every day. All the best. Keep us posted. 🌼🤗

[Hidden]

Hello Ginger, I just had a liver biopsy yesterday & it wasn't bad at all. I was asleep for the whole thing so I didn't feel any pain. Now I just have to wait for the results next week sometime. I had to have it for the "cumulative dose" of methotrexate I've been on since being diagnosed in 2016. I also have a family history of liver problems. I really hoping all will turn out well. I wish the same for you!!

[Ginger46 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Sus89, keeping my fingers crossed for your results being good, I'll find out soon hopefully what my plan will be xx

[Hidden in reply to Ginger46]

Thanks!!

[Ginger46]

Hi all, finally have a date for the liver biopsy, 18th January, hopefully finally will help me find out what's going on and eventually get back on some "much needed" RD meds xx

[Nessa28 in reply to Ginger46]

Thinking of you , rest up and look after yourself . 🤗💐

[Ginger46 in reply to Nessa28]

Thankyou, I will and my husband will make sure I will too 👍💖