Connie, I am so happy to hear you received a transplant. I've thought of you often. When I first learned of my husband's illness you were one of the first people to come to my rescue. You'll always...
My husband passed away February 12. He was 47 years old. As you all know this disease doesn't care about age. The disease advanced quickly in the last 2 weeks of his life. He had a massive bleed a...
My husband did the 6 month treatment. The side effects from treatment seemed to last about a year or so after treatment was completed. But they did eventually subside....
The rash you describe is common. My husband first started getting it when doing treatment. He hasn't had treatment in years, but still gets the same rash off and on. Recently he has had it a lot more...
My husband also has portal hypertension gastropathy. GAVE is a another complication. You can find info here. (Sorry, I couldn't figure out how to post the link)....
This is the new findings on my husband's endoscopy: Watermelon Stomach is the popular name for Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) — a condition in which the lining of the stomach bleeds, causing...
Just want to say hi to everyone. I had to step away for awhile. Everyone's pain was becoming to much for me and depression was really setting in. I want you all to know how much I truly appreciate...
Estabr3333, I'm so sorry that David is not doing well but glad you were able to get him medical attention. Every little symptom of this disease can be so scary. I'll be praying that he is well enough...
Good luck David....
My thoughts and prayers are with you....
Rose. I am so sorry. I'll be praying for you and your family....
Rupok, I am happy to hear from you and so glad that you finally have a diagnosis. I know people with liver conditions should follow a low sodium diet and avoid red meat. I dont know anything about...
My husband also has problems with feeling cold at times. I believe it is part of the disease....
Yes, people need to learn not to be so judgemental and accept that know one is perfect. Because of mistakes that some people made as teenagers or young adults they now have to pay with their health...
My husband has never had a problem with taking Lactulose, but I have heard other people say to mix it with a little Sprite....
Suzi, My husband has been taking it for awhile now. He takes his first dose of the day with his other medications and then more through out the day. It is fine to do so and will not cause the other...
Kelly, I too am so sorry for what you and your family are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Rose, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are wih you....
Your welcome Emma. Don't know if you saw my post regarding my husband on the caregiver's thread. I posted it this morning....
Emma, My heart goes out to you. I remember feeling the way you do after my husbands diagnosis. It was so hard to be optimistic. I'm getting a little better. You will too....
Welcome to the forum Kiyoichi. Liver transplant criteria is different amoung countries so I'm not sure I can help you. I do know that there is no cure for Liver Failuire. Transplant is the only...
ML, I agree with you. My husband and I talk all the time about what we would do if and when the other passes. Even though he is the one with the illness at this time, you never know what could...
I love Dany's attitude. She is such a trooper and so are you. I admire both of you. Thank you for everything you bring to this forum....
Emma, My husband is 46 years old. He has Hep C and cirrhosis. He was diagnosed with Hep C in 1995 and with cirrhosis in 2006. He continued to drink after the diagnosis of Hep C but stopped after...
Penny, I'm praying for you and Harvey....
Calendar Girl, Thank God for Google and internet search engines. That is how I also found this group. They have been a lifesaver to me. I too would never have known about lactulose or many other...
Just an update My husband has been doing fairly well lately. The nausea and vomiting has subsided and he's been feeling pretty good today. He even got out of the house a little lastnight and a little...
Emma, You can't beat yourself up about what you should have done. We can't turn the pages back in our lives. And even if we could I doubt that you could have done anything differently to make him...
Welcome to the forum Calendar Girl. I just can't believe the attitude of the doctor. Why hasn't he referred your mother to someone that can help her? Especially since he does not want to. I have...
Hi Housesprings, My sister had heart surgery several years ago and had to have a trach because they were having trouble getting her off the ventilator. At first she would cover the hole to speak. She...
Welcome to the forum Gnet. My husband also gets tremors in his hands at times, even when seems fine mentally. We were told if we notice the tremors to up the lactolose because it is a sign that his...
Hi Everyone, He has been feeling better. No more vomiting and very little nausea. I think if I could just get him to get out of the house he would feel alot better. He is just complaining of being...
Thanks Penny, I have noticed that his eyes have looked a little more yellow than usual....
The doctor just called. She said to just wait it out, that he could possibly have a virus. If he gets worse in the next few days we are supposed to call her. He takes Nexium to protect his stomach....
Ok David. So I won't say my prayers are with you. But I am very grateful for what you bring to this forum. There are not many that stick around after transplant. It sounds like your doing well other...
My husband has had problems with nausea & vomiting lately. We have a call into the doctor to see if there is anything he can take. I thought while I wait for her to call us back I could see if...
Pug, I'm am so sorry that you are feeling the way you are. There are just some many members here now that it is hard to keep up with everyone. I care about each and everyone here, even though I...
I'm sorry that the biopsy was such a bad experience for you. My husband has had several and has said that they don't hurt at all. He just experienced a slight feeling of pressure or something like...
Spooky, You and your family are in my prayers....
My husband had the TIPS procedure approximately 2 years ago due to increased risk of bleeding from portal hypertension. Since we were already dealing with encephalopathy I was very afraid for him to...
Penny, I am so glad to hear that Harvey received a transplant and is doing well. I'll be praying that the side effects go away....
Allie, Don't ever be afraid of saying what is on your mind or how you are feeling. That is what we are here for. You're right, there are many people going through different expreriences. If it had...
Thanks Connie. The older I get the worse my spelling gets. At times I just blank out on common words....
Cindy, I am so glad your mother is doing better. I know how good it feels for them to start doing better after along time of bad....
Oh yes. My family has experienced the mood swings. Both from the Hep C treatments and cirrhosis. They are not fun. But somehow we go on and enjoy each other on better days....
Welcome to the forum MamaLama My husband was turned down for Social Security and hired an attorney. He was eventually approved. It took about 2 1/2 years, but he received most of the back pay from...
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you. I'll be praying for you....
Welcome to the forum Jewelz. My husband had thyroid problems while doing the treatment. He was placed on medication. After treatment he continued to have thyroid problems for about a year after....
I can't believe how much in common many of us have. My husband contracted hep c in his late teens or early 20's. It has advanced to cirrhosis. He stopped drinking when he was diagnosed with...
Thanks for sharing that. It is exciting news!...