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insurance

hi, am sorry to post again about varices banding, I got a yes from the hospital about flying but no one will insure me now!! There must be some company what...

hi, am sorry to post again about varices banding, I got a yes from the hospital ...

Kingbilly3

•48 minutes ago

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weird stool?

hey so I'm undergoing some tests due to stomach pain, I had an ultrasound done which came back clear but I'm still terrified I have pancreatic cancer or...

hey so I'm undergoing some tests due to stomach pain, I had an ultrasound done w...

Megaaalee

•1 hour ago

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Covid boosters

Not sure if I am going to have it this time but spring boosters are available if you have cirrhosis.Book online Table 3 of green book includes cirrhosis now....

Not sure if I am going to have it this time but spring boosters are available if...

Roy1955

•11 hours ago

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End stage liver disease

Hi everyone, My husband was diagnosed in January with hepatic encephalopathy he has end stage liver disease. To cut along story short he was told by the...

Hi everyone, My husband was diagnosed in January with hepatic encephalopathy he...

Janey1309

•12 hours ago

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Newbie

Hi. I had a fibroscan a few weeks ago, the consultant called me a few days ago with the result. He said that I have severe liver fibrosis F3, very nearly F4....

Hi. I had a fibroscan a few weeks ago, the consultant called me a few days ago w...

Salt_and_burn

•16 hours ago

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Recently diagnosed with Liver disease.

Hi guys This is my first post on here, and im just looking for advice really? I've recently been diagnosed with fatty liver disease and enlarged liver, my g.p...

Hi guys This is my first post on here, and im just looking for advice really? I'...

KellyNASH

•21 hours ago

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Hi team

Been told I need a Hepatology appointment Should I be worried thank you..

AJ3959

•21 hours ago

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Looking for advice please

Hello folks. I've been on here for a couple weeks reading peoples comments/stories. but have not posted anything until now. Hope you all are doing ok. Im...

Hello folks. I've been on here for a couple weeks reading peoples comments/stor...

StokieB

•24 hours ago

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Discomfort

Hi all. I'm getting discomfort in my upper abdomen. It's not pain exactly but it's uncomfortable. It's like IBS, which I suffer with, but can't take...

Hi all. I'm getting discomfort in my upper abdomen. It's not pain exactly but i...

Littlelizzy11

•1 day ago

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fibroscan

I have been diagnosed with NASH cirrhosis. When I had the fibroscan I had to lie on my left side and the scan was done on my back. Everything I have seen...

I have been diagnosed with NASH cirrhosis. When I had the fibroscan I had to li...

Darcyprincess

•1 day ago

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hair loss

hello, has anyone with decompensated cirrhosis discovered hair loss? My hair is so thin or snapped or fell out, besides eating more protein I have biotin...

hello, has anyone with decompensated cirrhosis discovered hair loss? My hair is ...

Kingbilly3

•1 day ago

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what can/can’t I eat now???

hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with fatty liver disease and would to know where to find information about meals, foods and treats etc……can I eat chocolate...

hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with fatty liver disease and would to know whe...

SilverBackDaz

•2 days ago

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Surgery to remove FNH

Hi all, I have been here before but it was quite a while ago. (10 months) Over the last two years, I have been in pain on my upper right quadrant, had lots...

Hi all, I have been here before but it was quite a while ago. (10 months) Ove...

Elverra30

•3 days ago

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Short Uk breaks

Hi all. I have chronic liver cirosis and have occasional days of feeling unwell. I'm looking to go for a short break in the UK to escape from the appointments...

Hi all. I have chronic liver cirosis and have occasional days of feeling unwell....

Waddy12

•3 days ago

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Financial support

Im wondering where i can go to find out if there is any financial support/relief available? Current situation is now that husband has deteriorated a lot since...

Im wondering where i can go to find out if there is any financial support/relief...

Ewife

•4 days ago

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Advice for mum

Hi all, My mum has recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis (alcohol related they seem to think) but she wasn’t a huge drinker they believe she’s just been...

Hi all, My mum has recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis (alcohol related they...

Char0127

•4 days ago

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Help, have terrible Oedema

In Febryary I had a bad fall which led to a degree of immobility. My Spironolactone was increased to 100 daily. N o duffrrence to swelling in legs and .feet....

In Febryary I had a bad fall which led to a degree of immobility. My Spironolact...

Cat1218

•4 days ago

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ALT score

Good morning, recently a blood test revealed a alt score around 77, Doctor advised diet and alcohol reduction, however still taking statins is this correct??

Good morning, recently a blood test revealed a alt score around 77, Doctor advis...

Claytown333

•4 days ago

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Normal LFT but consistent pain

Hi, I havent got hepatologist appointment even after 4 months. Hospital is saying I am in the waiting list. I am experiencing a consistent pain my upper right...

Hi, I havent got hepatologist appointment even after 4 months. Hospital is sayin...

SShally

•4 days ago

1 Reply

Is carvedilol making you cold?

I recently had my Carvedilol increased to 6.25mg twice a day. Lately, I am freezing to the bone. I turn my heating up and up and am still cold when everyone...

I recently had my Carvedilol increased to 6.25mg twice a day. Lately, I am freez...

Erish

•7 days ago

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Cirosis

I have high liver enzymes. AST 91. Alt 134. Ggt 235. Fibroscan cap 366 and kpa 5.6. What does this mean .

I have high liver enzymes. AST 91. Alt 134. Ggt 235. Fibroscan cap 366 and kpa 5...

Curryblue

•7 days ago

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flying with bands

hi since February I have had 7 bands on my varices I am just wondering if your able to fly after banding?

hi since February I have had 7 bands on my varices I am just wondering if your a...

Kingbilly3

•7 days ago

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Chronic Liver Disease Post Transplant

Hi, I had a liver transplant in October 2017 and apart from a little set back right at the beginning, meaning I was in Addenbrookes for 5 weeks, I have been...

Hi, I had a liver transplant in October 2017 and apart from a little set back ri...

Dawnejoy

•7 days ago

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Help with diet

My husband has been told to cut out salt and reduce fluids to 1.5lt a day due to ascites, but increase protein and carbs and calories intake to around 3000 a...

My husband has been told to cut out salt and reduce fluids to 1.5lt a day due to...

Breakfastbabe

•8 days ago

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Managing the stress of medical appointments

Medical appointments are often stressful. For #stressawarenessmonth, we are sharing some tips on managing this stress. Different things will work for...

Medical appointments are often stressful. For #stressawarenessmonth, we are sh...

BritishLiverTrust1

British Liver Trust•8 days ago

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nose bleed

was rushed to hospital 2weeks ago for pneumonia. Was discharged after a week. Wasn’t home 24 hrs. And out of the blue my nose started bleeding. It hasn’t...

was rushed to hospital 2weeks ago for pneumonia. Was discharged after a week. Wa...

Daytym

•8 days ago

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iron infusion ..

Hi All, My mum has portal hypertension NALD. And GAVE ( watermelon stomach ) her bloods are down to 66 , has been taken In This week for an iron infusion ,...

Hi All, My mum has portal hypertension NALD. And GAVE ( watermelon stomach ) h...

Sharonmcfarlane

•8 days ago

1 Reply

Leg pain

Hi all I have liver cirrhosis and although I'm now doing really well and my liver is getting better, I have a new symptom. Well it's been going on for a...

Hi all I have liver cirrhosis and although I'm now doing really well and my live...

Littlelizzy11

•9 days ago

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Blood test results

Hi, three weeks ago I had a Fibroscan in a mobile community testing van, the result was a reading of 15.1. The nurse suggested cirrhosis of the liver and...

Hi, three weeks ago I had a Fibroscan in a mobile community testing van, the re...

Hidden

•9 days ago

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liver

I’m 73 and been feeling extra tired recently, otherwise fit and well. I thought the tiredness might be caused by Keppra a drug I take for epilepsy, I’m also on...

I’m 73 and been feeling extra tired recently, otherwise fit and well. I thought ...

rogertb

•9 days ago

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insurance

weird stool?

Covid boosters

End stage liver disease

Newbie

Recently diagnosed with Liver disease.

Hi team

Looking for advice please

Discomfort

fibroscan

hair loss

what can/can’t I eat now???

Surgery to remove FNH

Short Uk breaks

Financial support

Advice for mum

Help, have terrible Oedema

ALT score

Normal LFT but consistent pain

Is carvedilol making you cold?

Cirosis

flying with bands

Chronic Liver Disease Post Transplant

Help with diet

Managing the stress of medical appointments

nose bleed

iron infusion ..

Leg pain

Blood test results

liver

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