Can’t stop worrying!

[SilverBackDaz]

Hi

I’ve recently been diagnosed with fatty liver disease, I’ve got my blood tests this week to see how bad I am.

The thing is I’ve literally never been ill and I’m now thinking I’m going to die due to this diagnosis! I can’t shake the fact that even me changing my diet won’t help me! I hate overthinking but I can’t shake it.

[Frananncru]

morning , try not to overthink things, I was told 30 yrs ago that I had “ a bit of a fatty liver” but not to worry as most adults in the western hemisphere have it to some degree . Was given no advice .

Move forward to 5 yrs ago I was diagnosed with chirrosis after a barrage of blood tests and scans .

I’m well ,had a bad year last year with recurring gall stone problems till surgery in November .

I abstain from alcohol and try to have a healthy diet and lifestyle.

If I had been given this life style advice when my fatty liver was diagnosed I may not of gone on to develop chirrosis .

Try to stay positive , use the information you find from the liver trust advice pages and write down any questions you have to ask your GP / Consultant.

Good luck

Fran

[BritishLiverTrust11 Moderator]

Hello

We are sorry you are finding things challenging at the moment. We have information on our website which you may find helpful:

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

Also, if you are in the UK and would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

We facilitate a range of virtual support groups for people living with a liver condition (and their families and carers).

If you [are in the UK and] would find it helpful to speak to others with shared experience, you can register to join a group here

britishlivertrust.org.uk/vi...

Best wishes

British Liver Trust