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Just need a bit of support really, or a somewhat informed opinion

Hi everyone. I'm going to give the abridged version of my situation as really it has been the bane of my life for the best part of 7 years now at this stage,...

Hi everyone. I'm going to give the abridged version of my situation as really it...

fedupbigstylz

•3 years ago

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ANXIETY -How you cope?

Hi everyone, I havn’t posted in a long time , but I do read posts. So I know my anxiety is over the top due to various issues. I do see a therapist but...

Hi everyone, I havn’t posted in a long time , but I do read posts. So I know ...

Marydel63

•3 years ago

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Update re husband.

Hi all, So I contacted Pals and explained by husband’s situation briefly and explained why it was urgent he has an endoscopy as per his discharge. They...

Hi all, So I contacted Pals and explained by husband’s situation briefly and ex...

Lils2019

•3 years ago

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Liver symptoms

I wonder if anyone can shed any light on my problems. I had a very poorly liver Feb 2019 . Was told to stop drinking or face progression for sure. Looking back...

I wonder if anyone can shed any light on my problems. I had a very poorly liver ...

CHRISR999

•3 years ago

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Overreacting?

Hi, Since september I am experiencing ruq and yellow stool( comes and goes, one week i have it several times then a week normal). I finally got a fibroscan in...

Hi, Since september I am experiencing ruq and yellow stool( comes and goes, one ...

T234

•3 years ago

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Confused

Hi all, I'm confused to the max. After a reading of 12.7 kpa back in feb 2019 and a cap score of 328. Alt about 160.. I was told I had deffo got cirrhosis by...

Hi all, I'm confused to the max. After a reading of 12.7 kpa back in feb 2019 an...

CHRISR999

•3 years ago

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Hepatic encephalopathy

My dad has decompensated liver disease and is awaiting a liver transplant. He is currently in hospital due to a serious gallbladder infection and internal...

My dad has decompensated liver disease and is awaiting a liver transplant. He i...

HH21

•3 years ago

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What does it mean if albumin globulin ratio is elevated and all other levels normal? Had labs yesterday won’t talk to Dr. till Monday.

Have fatty liver f3 fibrosis and chronic myeloid leukemia. Not looking for DX just worried

Have fatty liver f3 fibrosis and chronic myeloid leukemia. Not looking for DX ju...

CML20

•3 years ago

1 Reply

A Happy Rebirthday message from Jaycee.

Many of you may remember Jaycee. She used to be a frequent contributor on this site. She has asked me to pass on a message. On this day in 2019, at the ripe...

Many of you may remember Jaycee. She used to be a frequent contributor on this s...

Richard-Allen

•3 years ago

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Travel insurance

Can anybody recommend any companies that deal in travel insurance for people with cirrhosis? Many thanks

Can anybody recommend any companies that deal in travel insurance for people wit...

Ruby1960

•3 years ago

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ELF test......GP says bloods normal, no follow up

Morning I had a different account, but I also have huge anxiety so I closed it as I thought reading was making me more anxious, whereas reading the forum and...

Morning I had a different account, but I also have huge anxiety so I closed it a...

hollyrain

•3 years ago

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Second post -Fatty liver - fibroscan

Hi All, i have posted 20 days ago for grade 2 fatty liver . I have taken fibroscan and KPA - 7.1 F0-F1 fatt in liver - 285 - Moderate (needs attention to...

Hi All, i have posted 20 days ago for grade 2 fatty liver . I have taken fibros...

runlif

•3 years ago

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Endoscopy report.

Yay - i did it. Thank you all so much for your support and advice! Findings are : gastritis? Oesopogeal varices grade 1 and CLO positive. Its all gone...

Yay - i did it. Thank you all so much for your support and advice! Findings are...

Samqdj4

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Worry about new "symptoms"

Hi. Sorry to be back asking questions again. Can I check, it says on the BLT website that a sign of cirrohsis is spider veins above the waist - does that...

Hi. Sorry to be back asking questions again. Can I check, it says on the BLT w...

BlueYear

•3 years ago

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21 year old worried I have cirrhosis - any advice, help or reassurance would be greatly appreciated

Hi everyone! I'm new here, and have already found lots of reassuring and inspirational posts from people. Unfortunately, I recently began to worry about my...

Hi everyone! I'm new here, and have already found lots of reassuring and inspira...

moonflakes

•3 years ago

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Questions about testing and symptoms

Background: 25-30 units per week for the last 15 years. Started getting liver pain last January. Blood tests and 2x ultrasound were clear. Pain returned this...

Background: 25-30 units per week for the last 15 years. Started getting liver pa...

WorriedUK01

•3 years ago

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Carvedilol

I have cirrhosis and the ongoing stuff with it. I was on Omeprazole and Spironolactone. Told I was on it for life. No problem. But after a recent gastroscopy I...

I have cirrhosis and the ongoing stuff with it. I was on Omeprazole and Spironol...

Cobwebs

•3 years ago

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Fibroscan

I'm confused at docs etc. Feb 2019 fibro scan of 12.7 n cap 328. After working my ass off to lose weight. Which I have 1 and half stone. Super healthy diet....

I'm confused at docs etc. Feb 2019 fibro scan of 12.7 n cap 328. After working ...

CHRISR999

•3 years ago

1 Reply

I’m new

Hello, I have been having digestive problems for some time now ....endoscopy was normal and so I asked my gp to refer me to a gastroenterologist. Due to covid...

Hello, I have been having digestive problems for some time now ....endoscopy was...

Mrsmaggie

•3 years ago

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Hillbill

Just wanted to know my consultant has told me that I also have 2 lymph nodes in my liver does anyone else have this as I'm so worried

Just wanted to know my consultant has told me that I also have 2 lymph nodes in...

Hillbil

•3 years ago

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Mum has ESLD

Hi there, wondering if anyone has had a shunt fitted to help with ascities?? My mum is in a terrible state at the moment. 1st drain went really well, belly...

Hi there, wondering if anyone has had a shunt fitted to help with ascities?? My ...

Toffegirl

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Your support

Posted about the camera down the throat thing and how freaked out I am about it. Thank you so much for all your support has made a huge difference and I am...

Posted about the camera down the throat thing and how freaked out I am about it....

Violet74

•3 years ago

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Diagnosed AIH a year or so ago but yesterday I had a fibroscan and the results were 4.1!! Normal. Do you think medication with be lowered?

Fibroscan result

192orchard

•3 years ago

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Endoscopy fear.

Endoscopy fear. I had an endoscopy 2 weeks ago, it wasn't as bad as I had imagined. Good luck violet.

Endoscopy fear. I had an endoscopy 2 weeks ago, it wasn't as bad as I had imagin...

Panza

•3 years ago

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Swelling in leg and ankles liver related?

Hi all 👋 I have been diagnosed with mild Nash nearly 2 years ago, Recently I’ve noticed, pain in my ankle and mild swelling in ankles and legs. also some...

Hi all 👋 I have been diagnosed with mild Nash nearly 2 years ago, Recently I’v...

Poppygrace23

•3 years ago

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Endoscopy terror

Hi everyone I just had a phone call to say that I have to attend hospital for an endoscopy this has been pending for about a year because of COVID. I am...

Hi everyone I just had a phone call to say that I have to attend hospital for an...

Violet74

•3 years ago

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Only Elevated GGT - Update to earlier post in March 2021

Eventually peace of mind 😃. In my earlier post this month, I was seeking information on only elevated GGT, all other enzymes normal. My GGT is usually around...

Eventually peace of mind 😃. In my earlier post this month, I was seeking inform...

Chief_Petengr

•3 years ago

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Hillbil

Hi I'm new to here and I've been told I have liver cirrhosis caused by fatty liver .I dont know if any one can help I'm not sure what foods I can eat as I...

Hi I'm new to here and I've been told I have liver cirrhosis caused by fatty li...

Hillbil

•3 years ago

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Benign liver tumours. Hoping someone can help

Hi, Hoping I can get some help off someone with similar experiences back in December 2020 I had a ultrasound where they found six growths on the liver I then...

Hi, Hoping I can get some help off someone with similar experiences back in Dece...

Bethwhite727

•3 years ago

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Liver not functioning after tumor and part of affected liver removed - seeking advice & support

Hello, can anyone share their experiences with complications after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in the liver? My sister is very ill, currently in the...

Hello, can anyone share their experiences with complications after surgery to re...

SisterSisterAct

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - British Liver Trust | HealthUnlocked

British Liver Trust

All posts for March 2021

Just need a bit of support really, or a somewhat informed opinion

ANXIETY -How you cope?

Update re husband.

Liver symptoms

Overreacting?

Confused

Hepatic encephalopathy

What does it mean if albumin globulin ratio is elevated and all other levels normal? Had labs yesterday won’t talk to Dr. till Monday.

A Happy Rebirthday message from Jaycee.

Travel insurance

ELF test......GP says bloods normal, no follow up

Second post -Fatty liver - fibroscan

Endoscopy report.

Worry about new "symptoms"

21 year old worried I have cirrhosis - any advice, help or reassurance would be greatly appreciated

Questions about testing and symptoms

Carvedilol

Fibroscan

I’m new

Hillbill

Mum has ESLD

Your support

Diagnosed AIH a year or so ago but yesterday I had a fibroscan and the results were 4.1!! Normal. Do you think medication with be lowered?

Endoscopy fear.

Swelling in leg and ankles liver related?

Endoscopy terror

Only Elevated GGT - Update to earlier post in March 2021

Hillbil

Benign liver tumours. Hoping someone can help

Liver not functioning after tumor and part of affected liver removed - seeking advice & support

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