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Biopsy results

I received my biopsy results yesterday. They showed portal inflammation a large granuloma and bile duct damage. They have been unable to put a name to what is...

I received my biopsy results yesterday. They showed portal inflammation a large ...

Millie2014

•5 years ago

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Feeling blessed

So today I went for my ARFI scan. This is for people who have non alcohol related liver disease. I had previously had 3 fibroscans, the last one in Decmber...

So today I went for my ARFI scan. This is for people who have non alcohol relate...

Radnor

•5 years ago

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Medication confusion!

Okay, I am easily confused. Was prescribed Spironolactone in hospital and was already on vitamin B and Thiamine. No side effects apart from excessive weeing...

Okay, I am easily confused. Was prescribed Spironolactone in hospital and was al...

Cobwebs

•5 years ago

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Waiting to do next set of liver enzyme tests, obsessing about everything!

New to this group and want to thank all of you who contribute your stories, it’s been eye opening to say the least. I will do my next round of liver enzyme...

New to this group and want to thank all of you who contribute your stories, it’s...

airlegs

•5 years ago

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abdominal pain and fluctuating blood results

has anyone ever experienced abdominal pains top right under ribs and fluctuating blood tests? my alt has gone up to 142 but now back to 40, my bilirubin has...

has anyone ever experienced abdominal pains top right under ribs and fluctuating...

RyanWills

•5 years ago

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Dangers of Caring

Dear All Not long ago I joined this wonderful forum and became close friends with some of you who I started to care for in depth after accepting your PM...

Dear All Not long ago I joined this wonderful forum and became close friends wi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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And now for something completely different.

Last October 2018, I was asked by the British Liver Trust if I would be interested in telling my liver story to the Readers Digest magazine. Such is my quest...

Last October 2018, I was asked by the British Liver Trust if I would be interest...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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AST/ALT ratio?

Hi, I had LFTs done as part of a general health check. I’ve been asked to have LFTs rechecked in a month. Results are as follows: Bilirubin 8 Alk phos 81...

Hi, I had LFTs done as part of a general health check. I’ve been asked to have ...

Waterhouse

•5 years ago

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Advice?

Ive recently been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis c and i would like to know what benefits i will be eligible for as im on universal credit having been taken...

Ive recently been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis c and i would like to know wh...

Hossy1

•5 years ago

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FIB-4

Hi everyone, just received a letter from gastroenterologist stating FIB-4 fibrosis score was 0.88 .... I have no idea what this means and if it is good?? Can...

Hi everyone, just received a letter from gastroenterologist stating FIB-4 fibros...

Swiftmountains

•5 years ago

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Feeling of tightness and itching andomen

I have stage 2 fibrosis .Any advice to decrease tightness of the abdomen ....I gets resolved if I drink a fair amount of coffee...stays ok for 2 -3 hours and...

I have stage 2 fibrosis .Any advice to decrease tightness of the abdomen ....I g...

kuda123

•5 years ago

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Cirrhosis and Work

Hi everyone, This is my first post here. My dad just recently found out he has cirrhosis most likely starting from fatty liver (we’re actually in the US). I’m...

Hi everyone, This is my first post here. My dad just recently found out he has ...

Samlovescats

•5 years ago

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colonoscopy

Hi, been told I need one I in 10 days. I was told I could be sedated but even the pre day of drinking the stuff and what happens next, ie spending a long time...

Hi, been told I need one I in 10 days. I was told I could be sedated but even th...

harrietsssss

•5 years ago

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Worrying times

My husband has final stage liver cirrhosis. He as admitted to hospital last week and it was discovered he had had a bleed and he had 4 varicose tied off. He...

My husband has final stage liver cirrhosis. He as admitted to hospital last wee...

Sallydog1

•5 years ago

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Are you a Hepatitis C patient based in Humberside, Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire?

We've had a request from a local TV station wanting to raise vital awareness in the above regions. Could you help? Please send me a private message if so....

We've had a request from a local TV station wanting to raise vital awareness in ...

NatashaBLT

•5 years ago

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24 month post transplant check up

Well 23 months strictly speaking. I had a scan the other day and a full set of blood tests. I saw my lovely Dr Z, the liver guy, today who said all is ok 😁....

Well 23 months strictly speaking. I had a scan the other day and a full set of ...

Isabelle2

•5 years ago

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Endoscopy / Colonoscopy

How often does everyone get their endoscopy and colonoscopy? Thanks

Marydel63

•5 years ago

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Claustrophobic, but needing an MRI - high AFP

Hi, I am new to this site, although I've been reading for a wee while. My story is this: Been a drinker since my late teens, (now 59), mainly beer and wine...

Hi, I am new to this site, although I've been reading for a wee while. My story...

erica1960

•5 years ago

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Hospital appointment!!

Hi Hope you are all as well as can be expected!! I have been to hospital today. This consultant said my liver will be ongoing, he said my nerves were cut when...

Hi Hope you are all as well as can be expected!! I have been to hospital today. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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abnormal lab results, fluctuating, abdominal pain, stools changing, blood in stools, testicle pain and back pain

I have been back and forth from doctors since January. I came back from a lads break with severe abdominal pain to my upper right side and upper left side...

I have been back and forth from doctors since January. I came back from a lads b...

RyanWills

•5 years ago

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HOW TO DEAL WOTH HEPATITIS C TREATMENT

I started treatment 3 weeks ago and have since been acting really doolally almost like onset of dementia and I’m always tired anyone help!?!v😷🤕😐😖😢

I started treatment 3 weeks ago and have since been acting really doolally almos...

kayeslouise

•5 years ago

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M&S ad

Sorry .. just seen latest Marks & Spencer ad. I know they can have ads for alcohol after 9pm but ‘it’s not just rosé, but M&S rosé’ just seems a bit to much!...

Sorry .. just seen latest Marks & Spencer ad. I know they can have ads for alco...

Isabelle2

•5 years ago

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Alcohol Intolerance

Hello peeps. I am 35 year old Asian male who recently got introduced to what is known as Alcohol Intolerance (that's what I have figured out from Google )...

Hello peeps. I am 35 year old Asian male who recently got introduced to what is...

cj9600

•5 years ago

16 Replies

CBD Use??

I’m in the US, and unfamiliar with your laws and am unsure if marijuana is legalized there. I am curious if you are able, or do you know of any results using...

I’m in the US, and unfamiliar with your laws and am unsure if marijuana is legal...

Bajamama

•5 years ago

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Decompensated liver

My husband has had 2 recent hospital stays, a week apart,both times had ascites drained ..9 litres first time 12.8 the 2nd time...home now but has no energy at...

My husband has had 2 recent hospital stays, a week apart,both times had ascites ...

Tk64

•5 years ago

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Ggt levels and dvla

Im due to have another blood test to see if i can keep my licence as it was only issued for a yr last time. I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge if the...

Im due to have another blood test to see if i can keep my licence as it was only...

Lee-o

•5 years ago

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Just Be Diagnose Cirrhosis of the liver

Hi, Bit worrying, I have just been diagnose with Cirrhosis, been told by the hospital that i will be injected everyday to protect from further damage, best off...

Hi, Bit worrying, I have just been diagnose with Cirrhosis, been told by the hos...

taylor50plus

•5 years ago

33 Replies

has anybody experienced hiperhidrosa after turp?

how do you managed it?

viopop

•5 years ago

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Struggling with pains

Hi All. I hope everyone is on sunny mood and well. I’m almost one year since being diagnosed. I stopped alcohol, drugs and on low sodium but feeling lots of...

Hi All. I hope everyone is on sunny mood and well. I’m almost one year since b...

Beefeater

•5 years ago

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Parents transplant.

My mum has been called in for the 3rd time today, operation was cancelled again at the last minute. Finding it hard as I go away next week and scared she will...

My mum has been called in for the 3rd time today, operation was cancelled again ...

Lilusa

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for May 2019

Biopsy results

Feeling blessed

Medication confusion!

Waiting to do next set of liver enzyme tests, obsessing about everything!

abdominal pain and fluctuating blood results

Dangers of Caring

And now for something completely different.

AST/ALT ratio?

Advice?

FIB-4

Feeling of tightness and itching andomen

Cirrhosis and Work

colonoscopy

Worrying times

Are you a Hepatitis C patient based in Humberside, Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire?

24 month post transplant check up

Endoscopy / Colonoscopy

Claustrophobic, but needing an MRI - high AFP

Hospital appointment!!

abnormal lab results, fluctuating, abdominal pain, stools changing, blood in stools, testicle pain and back pain

HOW TO DEAL WOTH HEPATITIS C TREATMENT

M&S ad

Alcohol Intolerance

CBD Use??

Decompensated liver

Ggt levels and dvla

Just Be Diagnose Cirrhosis of the liver

has anybody experienced hiperhidrosa after turp?

Struggling with pains

Parents transplant.

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