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Cirrhosis’ of the Liver
On Friday my wife and I got so awful news that she has cirrhosis of her liver. it’s described as fatty, and scared the consultant said it is partially reversible. My wife is overweight with a BMI of 41.9🙁 We are going to Slimmers world every week. Any help and advice would really help.
On Friday my wife and I got so awful news that she has cirrhosis of her liver. it’s described as fatty, and scared the consultant said it is partially reversible. My wife is overweight with a BMI of 41.9🙁 We are going to Slimmers world every week. Any help and advice would really help.
Colgoldlyn77
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
LIVER FUNCTION TESTS RESULTS
I have haemochromatosis and my liver function tests show ALP, AST and GGT are all high and have been for some time. Ferritin and folate low. I stopped drinking last November. Please can I have some advice. X
I have haemochromatosis and my liver function tests show ALP, AST and GGT are all high and have been for some time. Ferritin and folate low. I stopped drinking last November. Please can I have some advice. X
carriecatlady
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Should I test? After a tattoo
I recently got my kids names tattooed on my wrist. I went to a clean shop one I’ve been to before and I used vegan ink. I still have this growing fear that came after about hep C and Hep b.
I recently got my kids names tattooed on my wrist. I went to a clean shop one I’ve been to before and I used vegan ink. I still have this growing fear that came after about hep C and Hep b.
mtk0925
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Liver4Life
2 years ago
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Prednisolone Withdrawal Symptoms
I was taking 15mg of Prednisolone and was then put on 9mg of Budesonide at the same time with the idea of stopping Pred & staying on Bud. Trouble is they told me to stop Pred abruptly after one week without tapering. Last night & today I feel very, very rough. The only way to describe it is like I've
I was taking 15mg of Prednisolone and was then put on 9mg of Budesonide at the same time with the idea of stopping Pred & staying on Bud. Trouble is they told me to stop Pred abruptly after one week without tapering. Last night & today I feel very, very rough. The only way to describe it is like I've
Bigbluemonkey
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Any advice about being a alcholic confused.
Hi people i sorry i feel abit let down by my hospital and doctors atm. I went into hospital last year may liver had failed, it was fouch and go 4 abit, so they say coz i cannot remember being in hospital. I was as in for a month and got let out on 5th of dec last year, since then i have seen my consultant
Hi people i sorry i feel abit let down by my hospital and doctors atm. I went into hospital last year may liver had failed, it was fouch and go 4 abit, so they say coz i cannot remember being in hospital. I was as in for a month and got let out on 5th of dec last year, since then i have seen my consultant
November13
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
To do KT or not?
To those of you that has had a kidney transplant, do you think it is worth to do it, given all the possible complications and the high risk of developing cancer by taking immunosuppressants ? I am contemplating on undergoing pre- emptive KT but with of these possibilities , I am so nervous. Thanks
To those of you that has had a kidney transplant, do you think it is worth to do it, given all the possible complications and the high risk of developing cancer by taking immunosuppressants ? I am contemplating on undergoing pre- emptive KT but with of these possibilities , I am so nervous. Thanks
Dina0210
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Kidney Disease
2 years ago
Endoscopy
Hi, my hubby is newly diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis, he had ascites in legs and abdomen a few weeks ago which has now gone. He had an endoscopy today which showed no sign of cancer or varices. However may I ask a few questions. His tummy still seems a little bloated from the endoscopy, how do
Hi, my hubby is newly diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis, he had ascites in legs and abdomen a few weeks ago which has now gone. He had an endoscopy today which showed no sign of cancer or varices. However may I ask a few questions. His tummy still seems a little bloated from the endoscopy, how do
Moux1
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
DNA mutations impacting liver disease patients identified by Wellcome Sanger Institute and Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
way the hepatocytes in the
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process sugars.
way the hepatocytes in the
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process sugars.
Richard-Allen
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
cirrhosis and edema / ascites
My partner diagnosed 22.12.21 with alcoholic cirrhosis stopped drinking on that date. Since then has been having 3 weekly drains and wasn't able to have diuretics due to low sodium. Was hospitalised last Friday due to extreme edema in feet, legs and scrotum. Has been on IV diuretics as sodium now OK
My partner diagnosed 22.12.21 with alcoholic cirrhosis stopped drinking on that date. Since then has been having 3 weekly drains and wasn't able to have diuretics due to low sodium. Was hospitalised last Friday due to extreme edema in feet, legs and scrotum. Has been on IV diuretics as sodium now OK
Rshc
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Decompensated cirrhosis help for a drinker who can’t/won’t stop.
Hi A family member has decompensated cirrhosis, he is jaundice and has swelling of the legs. He can’t sleep at night constant wake ups saying he needs to go for a pee but nothing there, he walks so slowly and is getting bad leg cramps. He drinks 3-5 pints of lager a day - more at weekend. Socially he
Hi A family member has decompensated cirrhosis, he is jaundice and has swelling of the legs. He can’t sleep at night constant wake ups saying he needs to go for a pee but nothing there, he walks so slowly and is getting bad leg cramps. He drinks 3-5 pints of lager a day - more at weekend. Socially he
Pink1day
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Use of Hep C infected Organs
Hiya partner nrly on transplant list last call on Monday from consultant for consent. Co- ordinators have asked him to read up about receiving a liver with hep C/B has any members got advice or had transplant with this? Thanks
Hiya partner nrly on transplant list last call on Monday from consultant for consent. Co- ordinators have asked him to read up about receiving a liver with hep C/B has any members got advice or had transplant with this? Thanks
Arms-1
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Severe, 45-minute long leg cramps
When I'm falling asleep, I get terrible leg cramps where both the extending and the contracting leg muscles freeze for about 45 min. until my muscles "remember" where they belong. And then and only then I can put my foot on the floor. I'm scheduled for a kidney transplant and hoping that the cramps will
When I'm falling asleep, I get terrible leg cramps where both the extending and the contracting leg muscles freeze for about 45 min. until my muscles "remember" where they belong. And then and only then I can put my foot on the floor. I'm scheduled for a kidney transplant and hoping that the cramps will
PurpleKatisha
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Kidney Disease
2 years ago
Where are all the husbands talking about their wives and partners alcohol-related liver disease?
Her
liver
transplant
was due to PBC (Primary biliary cholangitis).
Her
liver
transplant
was due to PBC (Primary biliary cholangitis).
Richard-Allen
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
World Blood Cancer Day May 28th
Please help promote knowledge about Blood Cancers and Stem Cell Transplant Matching. Help support the become a donor campaigns! Global event! Please see link for more information They have various downloads that can be used on social media like Facebook https://www.worldbloodcancerday.org/en/media
Please help promote knowledge about Blood Cancers and Stem Cell Transplant Matching. Help support the become a donor campaigns! Global event! Please see link for more information They have various downloads that can be used on social media like Facebook https://www.worldbloodcancerday.org/en/media
Dovme
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MPN Voice
2 years ago
Covid safety rules to stop !
Had enough now ! feel like myself as RA Imunecompromised and my husband severe Immunecompromised Kidney transplant will never get our life back or be safe ! Boris knows there are still vulnerable and exstremely vulnerable people they are a disgrace and act as if everyone is ok !!!
Had enough now ! feel like myself as RA Imunecompromised and my husband severe Immunecompromised Kidney transplant will never get our life back or be safe ! Boris knows there are still vulnerable and exstremely vulnerable people they are a disgrace and act as if everyone is ok !!!
trace58
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NRAS
2 years ago
The latest on my partner and a thanks for all the support on here!!
After his Ultra Sound scan on Friday the results came in they have confirmed that all his organs are in tip top condition apart from the Liver of course. However they have confirmed that there is no Cirrhosis and that it is in fact Fibrosis which he has been told that if he carries on with the hard work
After his Ultra Sound scan on Friday the results came in they have confirmed that all his organs are in tip top condition apart from the Liver of course. However they have confirmed that there is no Cirrhosis and that it is in fact Fibrosis which he has been told that if he carries on with the hard work
Bibbs
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Losing weight while on steroids
Hi all , I had a lung transplant 5 years ago and have been on dual anti rejection meds of prednisolone and cyclosporin. I'm on 8mg of steroids daily I also have gastropharesis. I have put 3 stone on in 3 years and my consultant has told me I am to lose weight as its putting pressure on my only one
Hi all , I had a lung transplant 5 years ago and have been on dual anti rejection meds of prednisolone and cyclosporin. I'm on 8mg of steroids daily I also have gastropharesis. I have put 3 stone on in 3 years and my consultant has told me I am to lose weight as its putting pressure on my only one
Hidden
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
2 years ago
To continue or not....that is the question
I started treatment in July 2021 after 18 months on W&W. Initially I was treated with Obinutuzumab but I had a severe reaction to the first 20mg and ended up in the A&E resuscitation ward. I was then swopped to Rituximab and Venetoclax, which was explained as normally being a second line treatment which
I started treatment in July 2021 after 18 months on W&W. Initially I was treated with Obinutuzumab but I had a severe reaction to the first 20mg and ended up in the A&E resuscitation ward. I was then swopped to Rituximab and Venetoclax, which was explained as normally being a second line treatment which
Dawson21
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CLL Support
2 years ago
Help for my sister
My sister is on the transplant list in Birmingham, AL but every live donor who has came forward has been rejected and she hasn't received one call from the Transplant Center for a deceased donor. My 3 brothers and I all have received deceased donor kidney transplants but live in KY. My sister will
My sister is on the transplant list in Birmingham, AL but every live donor who has came forward has been rejected and she hasn't received one call from the Transplant Center for a deceased donor. My 3 brothers and I all have received deceased donor kidney transplants but live in KY. My sister will
bowlingpkd
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Kidney Transplant
2 years ago
Hyperparathyroidism diagnosis plz help!
Hi Everyone, I had my kidney transplant 8months ago after being on dialysis for almost 6years. My dr. Just told me I have a severe hyperparathyroidism and that’s mainly because I was on dialysis for so long. He prescribed Cinacalcet to be taking once a day. My question is did anyone of you experienced
Hi Everyone, I had my kidney transplant 8months ago after being on dialysis for almost 6years. My dr. Just told me I have a severe hyperparathyroidism and that’s mainly because I was on dialysis for so long. He prescribed Cinacalcet to be taking once a day. My question is did anyone of you experienced
Tuna14
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Kidney Transplant
2 years ago
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