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Hi all, I'm back again but struggling
Hello you lovely lot. I've been on here for many a year now and I've spoken to many lovely people who have helped me no end, and I thank you lovely lot for that. I'm gonna be 100% honest with you I've been struggling this last year and a half with on and off drinking. I've got cirrhosis at 34 like some
Hello you lovely lot. I've been on here for many a year now and I've spoken to many lovely people who have helped me no end, and I thank you lovely lot for that. I'm gonna be 100% honest with you I've been struggling this last year and a half with on and off drinking. I've got cirrhosis at 34 like some
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Biopsy results guidance
Hello. I had a liver biopsy in December 2021 following a fibroscan result of 13.9 kPa. It was sent for a second opinion and I got this report today. "Findings are of moderate fatty change with mild steatohepatitis activity with fibrosis amounting to cirrhosis. The biopsy confirms the fibroscan findings
Hello. I had a liver biopsy in December 2021 following a fibroscan result of 13.9 kPa. It was sent for a second opinion and I got this report today. "Findings are of moderate fatty change with mild steatohepatitis activity with fibrosis amounting to cirrhosis. The biopsy confirms the fibroscan findings
shelly69
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
undiagnosed liver pain
I am straggling with a liver pain for the last four months. I also have dry eyes and moth , light stool sometimes, and sleeping disorder. i did two us scans one showed fatty liver and the second fibrosis. I also did and mri and fibroscan that didn't show any problem, my blood test are fine beside a
I am straggling with a liver pain for the last four months. I also have dry eyes and moth , light stool sometimes, and sleeping disorder. i did two us scans one showed fatty liver and the second fibrosis. I also did and mri and fibroscan that didn't show any problem, my blood test are fine beside a
dangabiz
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
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Blood test results
Would anyone be worried about this results change? My Gp is happy their normal and doesn’t think I need further tests but I still think I have cirrhosis. Had been drinking bottle of wine - bottle n half nightly....completely stopped now. Sept results /January results Bilirubin (normal range 0-21) September
Would anyone be worried about this results change? My Gp is happy their normal and doesn’t think I need further tests but I still think I have cirrhosis. Had been drinking bottle of wine - bottle n half nightly....completely stopped now. Sept results /January results Bilirubin (normal range 0-21) September
Ac16
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Scan Results
I have just received my scan results, having to push to get the results from the surgeon. The Fibroscan returned a reading of 23.4 kPa. The cause for my Cirrhosis of the Liver is due to non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Also, the gastroscopy I underwent demonstrates small varices (a dilated
I have just received my scan results, having to push to get the results from the surgeon. The Fibroscan returned a reading of 23.4 kPa. The cause for my Cirrhosis of the Liver is due to non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Also, the gastroscopy I underwent demonstrates small varices (a dilated
Mick1414
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Husband in intensive care
I only joined this site about a month ago. My husband was gradually becoming unwell over a period of months last year. Trying to seek help from GP was very frustrating and also not being seen physically due to restrictions, anyway this resulted in him being admitted to hospital in late November as bloods
I only joined this site about a month ago. My husband was gradually becoming unwell over a period of months last year. Trying to seek help from GP was very frustrating and also not being seen physically due to restrictions, anyway this resulted in him being admitted to hospital in late November as bloods
Leia01
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Ct scan show cirrhosis?
I’ve been seen by colorectal today due to abdominal pain and issues with my bowels...had worries about my liver but lfts are normal (stopped drinking now). The colorectal surgeon wants to do a ct scan as I’ve lost weight and due to my bowel issues and because I’ve had 3 csections. She only briefly asked
I’ve been seen by colorectal today due to abdominal pain and issues with my bowels...had worries about my liver but lfts are normal (stopped drinking now). The colorectal surgeon wants to do a ct scan as I’ve lost weight and due to my bowel issues and because I’ve had 3 csections. She only briefly asked
Ac16
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Fibroscan
Hello I’ve posted previously after being diagnosed with fatty liver by ultrasound. My URQ pain has continued over a year now so I after numerous discussions with GP I’ve finally had a Fibroscan today. My GP said he was referring my to a consultant under NHS but at the appointment I just saw a specialist
Hello I’ve posted previously after being diagnosed with fatty liver by ultrasound. My URQ pain has continued over a year now so I after numerous discussions with GP I’ve finally had a Fibroscan today. My GP said he was referring my to a consultant under NHS but at the appointment I just saw a specialist
Export108
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Liver Cirrhosis - late ultrasound scans
Who has experienced late hospital appointments for liver ultrasound scan tests since the outbreak of COVID in 2019? I am constantly worried about not receiving automatic dates and have had to telephone the Hepatology dept several times every time mine is due and the appointments are becoming later
Who has experienced late hospital appointments for liver ultrasound scan tests since the outbreak of COVID in 2019? I am constantly worried about not receiving automatic dates and have had to telephone the Hepatology dept several times every time mine is due and the appointments are becoming later
chicoliver505
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
19 months alcohol free....
I’ve just had my results back from my 6 monthly bloods/scan and 1 yearly endoscopy. I’m pleased after all my hard work psychologically and physically I have no ascites,HE,or varcies. My blood work is normal. My platelets are up too 135k. My liver is smooth in outline, kidneys are normal, spleen is normal
I’ve just had my results back from my 6 monthly bloods/scan and 1 yearly endoscopy. I’m pleased after all my hard work psychologically and physically I have no ascites,HE,or varcies. My blood work is normal. My platelets are up too 135k. My liver is smooth in outline, kidneys are normal, spleen is normal
deanw41
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Can I come to UK for transplant?
I am 23 and I am on dialysis from two years. I have been recommended kidney & liver transplant. Unfortunately from where i am doctors are not doing the transplant from out family donor. My younger has the same gene mutation so he is rejected for donating but my friends want to donate. I have seen UK's
I am 23 and I am on dialysis from two years. I have been recommended kidney & liver transplant. Unfortunately from where i am doctors are not doing the transplant from out family donor. My younger has the same gene mutation so he is rejected for donating but my friends want to donate. I have seen UK's
Devumair
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Dialysis Support
3 years ago
Are folks still getting their “routine” 6 monthly monitoring blood tests and US scans?
My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2019 - initially decompensated but he thankfully became compensated pretty quickly. Up till now, and throughout the worst of Covid, he was getting his routine blood tests and US scans plus a follow up with his consultant but his November tests have not been
My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2019 - initially decompensated but he thankfully became compensated pretty quickly. Up till now, and throughout the worst of Covid, he was getting his routine blood tests and US scans plus a follow up with his consultant but his November tests have not been
Lantana100
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Splinter hemorrhages
Anyone have experience with these? I’m still awaiting diagnosis, referral to gastro long wait time… just wondered if these were liver related or something else? Will mention this to GP also in the coming weeks, Along with many other symptoms these Appeared on a few fingers and haven’t injured them or
Anyone have experience with these? I’m still awaiting diagnosis, referral to gastro long wait time… just wondered if these were liver related or something else? Will mention this to GP also in the coming weeks, Along with many other symptoms these Appeared on a few fingers and haven’t injured them or
Debs365
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Liver cancer support suggestion for my brother
Hello all. One of my older brothers was diagnosed with liver cancer summer 2021. Unbeknownst to his siblings, he was drinking heavily the past few years. It caught up to him with this diagnosis. He lives in Brooklyn several hundred miles from us. We didn’t see him during covid so the alcohol abuse
Hello all. One of my older brothers was diagnosed with liver cancer summer 2021. Unbeknownst to his siblings, he was drinking heavily the past few years. It caught up to him with this diagnosis. He lives in Brooklyn several hundred miles from us. We didn’t see him during covid so the alcohol abuse
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
3 years ago
Awful week
So this week has been like a rollercoaster more downs than up after dropping down my antidepressants before I go onto new medication next week. Good news is we t for an interview today and I got the job. Unfortunately later on this evening I received some bad news about my aunty who now has heart failure
So this week has been like a rollercoaster more downs than up after dropping down my antidepressants before I go onto new medication next week. Good news is we t for an interview today and I got the job. Unfortunately later on this evening I received some bad news about my aunty who now has heart failure
Joker21
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
3 years ago
Further update on my oartner
It’s been a month since I last posted, so I thought it was about time I gave you all a further update on my partner (43 year old male diagnosed with decompensated ARLD back in June 2021). Today he had his first face to face appointment since November 2021 with his consultant. While we were there, he
It’s been a month since I last posted, so I thought it was about time I gave you all a further update on my partner (43 year old male diagnosed with decompensated ARLD back in June 2021). Today he had his first face to face appointment since November 2021 with his consultant. While we were there, he
Bibbs
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Got My Fibroscan Results, weird belly symptoms.
Hello all, I got my fibroscan several weeks ago and it seems very positive. I've listed the frequency in which I drink in a previous post for anyone interested. My CAP score was 195 and 5.9kpa 14%IQR which I hear is not too bad. Not to mention two months ago had normal LFT bloodwork (never have had abnormal
Hello all, I got my fibroscan several weeks ago and it seems very positive. I've listed the frequency in which I drink in a previous post for anyone interested. My CAP score was 195 and 5.9kpa 14%IQR which I hear is not too bad. Not to mention two months ago had normal LFT bloodwork (never have had abnormal
Qwertrew
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Liver damage - Lymecycline
A recent blood test (2 days ago) has indicated I have liver damage, the diagnosis based on an ALT reading of 626. As a result my GP has referred me for various urgent tests for which I am waiting appointments. On a second blood test taken 24 hours later the ALT reading has dropped to 485. I am a long
A recent blood test (2 days ago) has indicated I have liver damage, the diagnosis based on an ALT reading of 626. As a result my GP has referred me for various urgent tests for which I am waiting appointments. On a second blood test taken 24 hours later the ALT reading has dropped to 485. I am a long
gspleo
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Fibroscan request 4 years after transplant
Good Morning My husband had a liver transplant in 2017 due to NASH cirrhosis. He recently had a diagnosis of asbestosis and emphysema. He is a type 2 diabetic and this seems to be causing him problems and is out of control. He recently had an ultrasound scan of his liver which seems to be causing
Good Morning My husband had a liver transplant in 2017 due to NASH cirrhosis. He recently had a diagnosis of asbestosis and emphysema. He is a type 2 diabetic and this seems to be causing him problems and is out of control. He recently had an ultrasound scan of his liver which seems to be causing
Kimlescam
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
NAFLD vs ARLD prognosis & ELF Score of 10.2 AST:ALT Ratio of 0.7
Hello all. I am absolutely terrified at the moment. I had a routine LFT carried out for insurance purposes & it came back as abnormal. I contacted my GP who carried out their own LFT. My total bilirubin was found to be 42 umol/L & my ALT 72 iu/L. My GP ordered more tests & I have just had the results
Hello all. I am absolutely terrified at the moment. I had a routine LFT carried out for insurance purposes & it came back as abnormal. I contacted my GP who carried out their own LFT. My total bilirubin was found to be 42 umol/L & my ALT 72 iu/L. My GP ordered more tests & I have just had the results
bflare
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
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