Krista: Low sodium is a must. If he's not on Aldactone and Lasix, he should be. Draining his abdomen may be neccessary; the fluid can get into the plueral space (between lungs and chest), which will...
I tried Botox it did not work for my migraines. Mid 40s male. I also tried the same prevetitives as you with no luck. Just did 5 accupunture treatments and so far somewhat effective....
If his liver isn't clearing the toxins from his blood he will get Hepatic Encephalopathy. This is tretaed by Lactulose, a laxative to clear ammonia form his bowels and an antibotic - I can't remember...
I consulted with a leading liver specialist today about my mom. I went by myself, as my mom does not want to leave the house. He looked over her labs and believed that my mom's situation is not as...
All those other tests are within normal rages....
I'm going to talk to her dr about ad mess. Do you think that her labs are bad??...
I brought up the issue of ant-depressants and he said most take four weeks to start there effects and if she is the last stages of ESLD (3-6 months to live) then what's the point? Do you think her...
Mom is 88.5 y/o. Dx in 199 with HCV - unknown infection. Generally not affected by disease except for the last nine months. She is always sleeping, depressed, not wanting to eat. Had a bout of edema;...
Thank you all for your input. Her ammonia levels are being tested this week. I will report back with the results....
I'm in Canada. A locum is a substitute doctor. I think she may be suffering form hepatic encephalopathy; how do you test for this - ammonia level?...
Thank you for your kind remarks....
I have been reading the posts and decided I will post my own experience; and perhaps some of you can tell me what lies ahead. My mother is 88.5 years old. My mother was asymptomatic for the most part...