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Pbc and lymph nodes

Just come back from specialist today and although my lft are almost back to normal(never been that high)I still have lymph nodes on my liver.i was diagnosed...

Just come back from specialist today and although my lft are almost back to norm...

cazz22

•10 years ago

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I've not long been told i have gallstones but after an attack last night i need to know what foods i should be eating and ones to avoid .

littlelady41

•10 years ago

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Newly Diagnosed with Auto Immune Hepatitis

Hello, I have just been diagnosed with auto immune hepatitis after developing jaundice. It's all a bit scary as I am only 28. It's all very new to me and I...

Hello, I have just been diagnosed with auto immune hepatitis after developing ...

Sah27

•10 years ago

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How long did you have to wait for a first appointment with gastroenterologist in hospital (NHS)?

I was just wondering how long people have waited for a first appointment at hospital. I've been waiting ages and I still haven't had an appointment yet and...

I was just wondering how long people have waited for a first appointment at hosp...

Alma_Matters

•10 years ago

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12 months ago I had very deranged LFT`s and jaundice. It was found to be caused by flucloxicillin

has anyone else suffered deranged LFT`s with Jaundice with this antibiotic , and if so, have you been ok taking other antibiotics . my Doctor has prescribed...

has anyone else suffered deranged LFT`s with Jaundice with this antibiotic , and...

liz47

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Fibroscan results.

Hi peoples, brand new to this site. Found it on google by typing fibroscan liver readings. I have read some of the discussions and frankly they have opened my...

Hi peoples, brand new to this site. Found it on google by typing fibroscan liver...

Slardy

•10 years ago

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Itchy Skin

I have recently getting itchy every where in my whole body including head, face, body, leg, arm and bum, but I am really afraid that could be something wrong...

I have recently getting itchy every where in my whole body including head, face,...

johnho82

•10 years ago

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The heartache HE causes...

I find it very difficult to believe that this condition can be so draining... I would have definitely left him by now had it not been for the glimpses of the...

I find it very difficult to believe that this condition can be so draining... I ...

pear-shaped

•10 years ago

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I was diagnosed with cirrohsis earlier this year.

Lately I have been waking up about 1.30/2am with hot restless legs and unable to get back to sleep. Any thoughts?

Lately I have been waking up about 1.30/2am with hot restless legs and unable to...

Peeps7

•10 years ago

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Anyone ever had external signs of liver/gallbladder problems plus high GGT?

Hi everyone. I've been a lurker for some time but decided it's time to post my experience and see if anybody has ever heard of what I am suffering from. I...

Hi everyone. I've been a lurker for some time but decided it's time to post my e...

crusti_croc

•10 years ago

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i was born with billiard atresia and cannot find any one in similar position i have my own liver and have no jaundice, but have had from tim

i am 55 yeas old and have had four children i managed reasonably well with periods of illness here and there. I now seem to be going down hill arthritis of the...

i am 55 yeas old and have had four children i managed reasonably well with perio...

diaxos

•10 years ago

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Is it good to drink coffee if you have fatty liver disease?

Is it good to drink coffee if you have fatty liver disease? - does coffee reduce fatty liver?

Is it good to drink coffee if you have fatty liver disease? - does coffee reduce...

jupsy

•10 years ago

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"In God All Things Are Possible."

I believe in prayer. I pray we all become more knowledgeable on our journey together. I believe we are never too old. Together we shall help one another. I...

I believe in prayer. I pray we all become more knowledgeable on our journey toge...

midnight_scorpio

•10 years ago

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Just diagnosed with early Cirrhosis

Yesterday I had my gallbladder removed, and after the operation, he told me that my liver was hard and scarred, and that I have early Cirrhosis. I rarely...

Yesterday I had my gallbladder removed, and after the operation, he told me that...

sharon7

•10 years ago

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i have cirrohsis and i dont know how bad it is they told me to be put on liver tranplant list.i have ascities low sodium high and low blood

wynnee

•10 years ago

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Is there anyone on here experiencing cirrhosis and HCC? My dad has recently been diagnosed.

The HCC is small and locally treatable but he cant have treatment until his liver function improves. We are frightened of the cancer spreading or growing. He...

The HCC is small and locally treatable but he cant have treatment until his live...

choc_2014

•10 years ago

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Bile duct

I was wondering, I have had AIH OVERLAP since I was about 11 or 12, I never found out till I was pregnant with my baby I was 18 when I was pregnant. I had the...

I was wondering, I have had AIH OVERLAP since I was about 11 or 12, I never fou...

Karlimc93

•10 years ago

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relative diagnosed with sclerosis of the liver - what to expect?

Hi, My Uncle has been diagnosed with sclerosis of the Liver, after having been rushed into hospital last week. He has not left hospital as yet and all we have...

Hi, My Uncle has been diagnosed with sclerosis of the Liver, after having been r...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

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Has anyone developed a colitis post liver transplant?

And if so, do you know why? My local GI is a bit useless — he has contradicted himself at least three times in our last appointment and he recommended...

And if so, do you know why? My local GI is a bit useless — he has contradicted h...

SunnySideUpDawn

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Help! Advice needed!

Hi everyone, I would really like some advice ... In January I had routine blood tests prior to having a laparoscopy which showed elevated liver enzymes....

Hi everyone, I would really like some advice ... In January I had routine blood...

Alma_Matters

•10 years ago

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An kidney stones manifest as ache/intermittent pain in back, under ribs? Is it often linked to cirrhosis?thanks

Have cirrhosis from Nash. Pain under ribs, both sides with enlarged spleen and last us. Scan showed stones in both kidneys.

Have cirrhosis from Nash. Pain under ribs, both sides with enlarged spleen and l...

Dorset123

•10 years ago

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I've now seen a gastro consultant who thinks it's my stomach not working properly that makes me ill, not my herniated liver.

I've now got to have a test which is similar to a barium swallow to see if my stomach can empty properly. He thinks that this may be causing my symptoms! He's...

I've now got to have a test which is similar to a barium swallow to see if my st...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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New to this:¿

My GGT liver results came back 267.0 and my alt is 67. My Dr. Is sending me to a specialist ASAP!!! Does anyone know what could cause thus?????

My GGT liver results came back 267.0 and my alt is 67. My Dr. Is sending me to a...

midnight_scorpio

•10 years ago

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Can LFTS be normal in cirrhotic liver

Hii everyone, I would very much like to get some advice on liver cirrhosis diagnosis. It all started four years back. I developed lot of changes in the bowel...

Hii everyone, I would very much like to get some advice on liver cirrhosis diag...

mahhe

•10 years ago

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have cirohsis they just told me i need to be put on tranplant list dose that mean its that bad i have edema,high blood pressure,itchy skin,

wynnee

•10 years ago

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Sorry me again! Is there any reason why I would be getting severe pain which feels like heartburn/reflux, tried antacids with no relief. It

Started last night, kept me awake most of the night. Has anyone else experienced this or am I just unlucky and have acid reflux on top of my liver problems?!

Started last night, kept me awake most of the night. Has anyone else experienced...

Katface

•10 years ago

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Average life span of someone with Cirrhosis + Portal & Ascites

Hi there, My mom has been diagnosed with Cirrhosis and I've narrowed it down to being stage 4 based off of her having Portal Hypertension, Ascites. I hope I'm...

Hi there, My mom has been diagnosed with Cirrhosis and I've narrowed it down to ...

x0adam0x

•10 years ago

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HE (Hepatic Encephalopathy)

We have been asked to provide feedback on carer experiences for those who have cared for someone living with HE (Hepatic Encephalopathy), if you would be...

We have been asked to provide feedback on carer experiences for those who have c...

BLTHollyDawson

Volunteer•10 years ago

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My doctor has been reducing my antidepressants in case they have been contributing to my high ALT 400+ this means my anxiety is returning. A

Am I ok to take propananol which was prescribed when I first started my antidepressants?

Am I ok to take propananol which was prescribed when I first started my antidepr...

Katface

•10 years ago

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unexplained fluctuating lfts for 2.5 years also for the passed year on and off have been nothing but ill :(

Hi I was just wondering if anyone could help as I have already said my liver function has been fluctuating for 2.5 years although was only picked up in...

Hi I was just wondering if anyone could help as I have already said my liver fun...

Sarahjay210583

•10 years ago

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All posts for April 2014

Pbc and lymph nodes

I've not long been told i have gallstones but after an attack last night i need to know what foods i should be eating and ones to avoid .

Newly Diagnosed with Auto Immune Hepatitis

How long did you have to wait for a first appointment with gastroenterologist in hospital (NHS)?

12 months ago I had very deranged LFT`s and jaundice. It was found to be caused by flucloxicillin

Fibroscan results.

Itchy Skin

The heartache HE causes...

I was diagnosed with cirrohsis earlier this year.

Anyone ever had external signs of liver/gallbladder problems plus high GGT?

i was born with billiard atresia and cannot find any one in similar position i have my own liver and have no jaundice, but have had from tim

Is it good to drink coffee if you have fatty liver disease?

"In God All Things Are Possible."

Just diagnosed with early Cirrhosis

i have cirrohsis and i dont know how bad it is they told me to be put on liver tranplant list.i have ascities low sodium high and low blood

Is there anyone on here experiencing cirrhosis and HCC? My dad has recently been diagnosed.

Bile duct

relative diagnosed with sclerosis of the liver - what to expect?

Has anyone developed a colitis post liver transplant?

Help! Advice needed!

An kidney stones manifest as ache/intermittent pain in back, under ribs? Is it often linked to cirrhosis?thanks

I've now seen a gastro consultant who thinks it's my stomach not working properly that makes me ill, not my herniated liver.

New to this:¿

Can LFTS be normal in cirrhotic liver

have cirohsis they just told me i need to be put on tranplant list dose that mean its that bad i have edema,high blood pressure,itchy skin,

Sorry me again! Is there any reason why I would be getting severe pain which feels like heartburn/reflux, tried antacids with no relief. It

Average life span of someone with Cirrhosis + Portal & Ascites

HE (Hepatic Encephalopathy)

My doctor has been reducing my antidepressants in case they have been contributing to my high ALT 400+ this means my anxiety is returning. A

unexplained fluctuating lfts for 2.5 years also for the passed year on and off have been nothing but ill :(

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