Experiences with

Ammonium lactate

I kept hearing kefir was supposed to be good for gut health so I started drinking a glass of it in the morning. Done for four days, but I'm now experiencing masses of wind and I'm wondering if it's the cause. I looked it up and found it's high in lactose unless it contains lactase. So maybe that's

So, I am having a bit of a spin out on this... viral hepatitis questions! ALT on the 10th May was 171. GGT was 120. I had an operation on 5th May (previous post had medication details). 15th May until 1st June - nausea, night sweats, lack of appetite bit of itching on back and thigh (Dr said it was

Spouse has confirmed Cirrhosis via biopsy, physician says stage 4. Also hepatic encephalopathy, no varices, mild ascites. Stage 4 fiber study, 67% stiffness of liver. He continues to drink 10 to 12 beers a day and 3 to 4 shots of whiskey. He refuses to quit drinking, also refuses to take the medication

Hi all, I am trying to learn about non cirrhotic liver disease, unlike the more common NAFLD and alcohol related liver issues, there isn’t a lot of decent information to be found. As in my case LFTs always come back normal with ALT/AST only slightly raised, fibroscan stiffness low 3.5 kpa. But continue

Does a serum urea blood test measure ammonia

Hi Friends, I had my first visit with my new local doctor. He is Associate Head of Stem Cell Transplant Dept with Ochsner in Louisiana. He does not treat any cancers other than blood. He listened and verbalized understanding that my previous Dr’s were not a fit for me. He reviewed my BMB from Vanderbilt

Very confused what my next step should be re. dose of Levo and brand of liquid Levo to aim to continue on, though stock shortages may not allow a choice. Previous bloods indicate Central Hypo. Now have 3 nodules on thyroid, U2 type. Started Levo 8/3/22 on 25mcg tablets and changed to 50mcg liquid levo

Had tinnitus and bad headache when waking for about a year which recedes slowly when erect,I have cirrhosis with usual side crap.It seems ammonia from cirrhosis has capability to cross the blood/csf barrier in the brain which can lead to a plethora of symptoms which I think will remain largely unfathomable

Hi,I have recently been getting a very strong smell of ammonia in my nose. It's putting me off food, my face seems puffy and skin very dry and my weight has increased. I take 150mg of levothyroxine for hypothyroidism and take stelara for my Crohn's.

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Has anyone experienced an ammonia, chemical smell while taking anti-rejection meds? I'm taking Tacrolimus, Presidone and Cellcept. It's not constant but happens enough to be concerned.Tks

Hello everyone. My husband has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. He was admitted into the ICU due to jaundice and liver blood tests being out of control, on August 12. He spent a week in there. He has not had a drink since then and has said he will never drink again. While in the hospital, we were

Did you all have this blood test. I have looked at my blood tests for 2 weeks time and it is included prior to my appointment so I think my consultant is being thorough maybe. What reason would she do this test for? Could be due to persistent Leukocytosis as well. Remember I'm not diagnosed with anything

 I hope this list helps others read their blood work panel.. I'm not sure if they are the same in the UK. A1A Alpha-1 Antitrypsin A1c Hemoglobin A1c AB Antibody ABG Arterial Blood Gas ABRH ABO Group and Rh Type ABT Antibody Titer ACA Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies ACE Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

Hello folks, So I was just wondering if there's any difference in quality between different brands of lactase tablets or if they are all pretty much the same? I seem to have developed lactose intolerance - I excluded, then reintroduced and excluded again and it didn't leave much room for doubt. Haven't

I'm on my 5th month of forced FODMAP diet. I really did a number on my stomach. I was always having problems with constipation. I always thought it was part of the FM and ibs together and just having regular food intolerances, such as gluten and soy. I bought some kefir drinking yogurt and it worked

Hi All, I stupidly managed to 'gluten' myself (basically used the wrong toaster), but I haven't got better, its been 2 months now, and I'm in still in quite a bit of pain, and getting a bit worn out. I stopped all my supplements, Iron etc over a month ago, and started taking PPI's again, but the problem

Hi everyone, I am on a quest to help my son lose weight for his cirrhosis. He recently had to go on a medication to help control ammonia levels. So they took him off his diuretics. This has caused a significant weight gain for him in a short period of time. His weight is up to 317 right now and we are

I’ve not posted anything for a while due to ill health, so here is hopefully some “food for thought”. This is for information only. For a while now, I have been concerned about the lack of understanding of some healthcare professionals when it comes to Hepatic Encephalopathy. My personal experience

I have just switched to Thyroid S from Armour, and I am not doing so well. Tired and aching, plus the bloating is back. Thyroid S contains lactose though, so possibly why because I am intolerant. Will taking a lactase enzyme at the same time as the Thyroid S affect absorption? Thanks