Welcome Springbloom! I have cirrhosis caused by alcohol, and like your loved one, went through some of the same symptoms and probably worse. When I first went to the hospital my family and friends...
Awesome work Sandia! Way to go!!! Jeff...
Great work Rick! Congrats to you and your family. Jeff...
Ok, I thought a little rest might help. I laid down for a bit but now have in both my hands and arms. I tried to call my Dr. and the on call Dr. said go to urgent care. I'm afraid they won't know my...
Hey all, hope your Holidays are going well so far! I have a question and it's probably nothing but I tried doing a little research and couldn't find anything. Last night while out to dinner my right...
Great work Sandia! Happy Thanksgiving to all and take care of yourselves! Jeff...
Hey all, hope everyone had a peaceful weekend! Yesterday marked 18 months sober and I have to say I feel pretty good considering the past. I'm now running at least 3-4 miles 5 times a week and...
Great posts Rick! Coming from similar paths it's great to always hear your perspective. Thank you!...
Great work Ziffle! Jeff...
Hi MKX and welcome. Are you running in the morning or evening? It's easier if you run in the evening, after your body has had time to work itself up a little. Some people may disagree but I find it...
Prayers sent your way Marie. Jeff...
Nice work Sandia! Jeff...
Good news Ziffle! Glad to hear you're doing well....
Very cool Sandia, great work!...
Praying for you guys jedajo....
Hello all, One year ago today I drove myself to the ER in agonizing pain. After they admitted me and checked me out, my family and friends were called in to say their goodbye's. First they said 3...
Hello all, I also received my "Notice of Action" letter a few days ago. They say since I went back to work(part-time) I have my share of cost or spin down money now, which is fair, I understand...
Hope you feel better Connie!...
Thanks Ziffle, I'll give it a try....
I like to use dumbbells and do push-ups. I would like to do sit-ups or crunches but it's too painful. When I get too tired I do some stretches and it seems to help me while I finish. I also have 3...
Koel, I was about the same as your husband is last May, maybe worse. We're about the same age also, I'm 36. I have ESLD and cirrhosis due to alcohol. No Hep C. They brought my family in to say their...
Sending prayers your way Connie. Jeff...
Thanks Connie, I'll call on Monday. Wish I could take one now. I have 3 little ones running around playing and screaming, but they are worth it. Have a great weekend all, Jeff....
Connie, I thought the same thing with the Ibuprofen. But my PCP said 1 800mg tab a day was okay. I saw the hepatologist for the first time 2 weeks ago and it didn't cross my mind to ask him. Maybe I...
Hi Maggie. I have cirrhosis and ESLD. I also deal with daily migraines. I have had them since I was a kid but since being diagnosed they are daily and very painful. The Dr's can't pinpoint it but...
Angie, are you guys near Omaha at all?...
Hello all, hope everyone's okay. I have some catching up to do. Been feeling pretty crappy the last few days. Had my kids on Monday and my 20 mo. old son had a cold. I dropped them off at 7:30pm and...
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Jeff...
Hello all. Got back from the hospital last night and pretty much slept all day. Had colonoscopy but they had to stop because I wouldn't allow them to go very far. I was under moderate...
Hey all and thanks for the responses. Those did help get my butt to the ER and I was admitted. They did the rectal exam (fun), ultrasound and finally an x-ray. They discovered that my colon is...
Hello all, hope you had a great weekend. Had an awesome weekend with my kids until last night. This is kind of gross so I'm sorry in advance. I had a bowel movement last night and it was pretty...
Terri, I am the father of 3 beautiful children. My middle daughter (Tallie) is 4yrs old and is autistic. I was diagnosed with ESLD and cirrhosis caused by alcohol on May 3rd. I haven't had a drink...
Hello all. Finally got all of my tests done, I think. Went to see my GI last week about my lab results but they never got my INR or ammonia levels. I told him I wanted them done and he said "let's do...
Hello everyone. I have a question about my blood results that maybe someone can help with. Had labs done yesterday and called today for results, wanting to know my score. I asked my PCP and she...
That's cool Angie. You should be proud. I'll be sure to watch. Jeff...
Hello Worthit and welcome. I too am fairly new here and these people are fantastic. I think I've learned more here than from my Dr.'s. I have ESLD, cirrhosis and Hep C from alcohol. Early may I was...
Angie, are you from Nebraska?...
Thanks for the advice guys. I'll keep up on AA and ask my PCP of anything else she wants....
Natasha, you and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Rick, Can I ask what your "verified sobriety" consisted of? I have ESLD, chronic cirrhosis due to alcohol. Been sober since...
Angie Wow, it must be very difficult for you guys and commuting. Sounds like you have a very caring heart and a lot of patience. Your hubby is lucky to have you. I can only imagine what your hubby is...
Thanks, I'll have to check my score tomorrow. I don't have my most recent blood results. They haven't mentioned Hep C for a while now but said that I do have it. I have never done drugs and have no...
Thanks Debbie. Looks like I have a lot of homework to do. I do keep up on meds, terms, etc. but there are so many (I knew I should have majored in pre-med, ha ha). It has come to the point where I...
Thanks Angie and sorry to hear about your husband. Can I ask why "he goes back and forth" for the transplant?...
Thanks Pat. So far everyone has been very kind, which makes it so much easier. This is the first time I have talked to anyone else with, or knows someone with this. So is your husbands ESLD caused by...
Thanks MamaLama and I hope all goes well for you and yours....
Thanks Pink. Alcohol was the cause and Nov 3rd was my 6 month sobriety date. I asked my Dr. while in the hospital what would have happened if I didn't go to the ER that day and he looked at me with...
Hello, I am new here and am relieved that I found this forum for the support and advice that I have read so far. I am 36 yrs old and was diagnosed with ESLD in May. I was in the hospital for over a...
Hello, I am new here so was just going to sit along for a while. Hope that's ok....