Nothing recent. Liver biopsy was the last test on my liver, and that was in March of this year. I will be seeing my Hepatologist in about a month and I will talk to him about what I have been...
Hi, Barry: Glucose: 71 Blood pressure: 124/56 Lipid panel: Cholesterol - 143 Triglyceride - 104 HDL - 39 LDL - 83 Cholesterol/High density - 3.7 I made a mistake when I said my spleen was inflamed....
I have pain in my kidneys, liver and other organs. The doctor told me that my spleen is inflamed and my liver has become smaller. I will be seeing my doctor again in about another month and I will...
Hi: Thanks for responding. Yes, I have had every test imaginable done including a liver biopsy, and am staying on top of blood work, etc. The doctor (1st hepatologist) doesn't know what has caused...
Hi: I have some questions in hopes that you have some sort of answer for me. I was diagnosed with non alcoholic cirrhosis Nov., 2012 Recently I started experiencing nausea after eating and have cut...
Thanks! I do plan on keeping my appointment. I must mention, though, that it is not a circular rash. It branches out, which is the best way that I can explain it. The funny thing is that the original...
Hi: The doctors are stumped, and I was hoping you could help. About 2 months ago my arm was itching horribly and I noticed that it was really red. By the next day, the redness had spread and tripled...
Thanks, again! I am taking Xifaxan, so I will increase the Lactulose. I do remember the doctor telling me I was at 12, but I was in shock and was not absorbing a lot of the info that he was giving...
Hi: I have noticed a couple of things as of late, and since you have all been so helpful in the past, I thought I would ask you. 1. My attitude has changed dramatically and find myself being negative...
Thank you so much for your input Angie. I need it! :) I have been having some sleepiness nights these last couple of days and don't fall asleep until 5:00 am!! I know that there isn't much that the...
Hi: Thank you all so much for your input. I tend to sleep on my left side as well, so I will start sleeping on my back. I am constantly elevating my legs and don't cross them as that cuts off...
The swelling in my feet and abdomen have gone down and I thank you! Thank you, also, for explaining how I should not be afraid to take extra Lasix if I have to. I am always learning and so glad that...
Thank you for your quick response. I have gone ahead and made an appt with my internist and will be asking her for a referral to a hepatologist in San Diego. I have been seeing a gastroenterologist...
Hi: I was diagnosed with congenital hepatic fibrosis (cirrhosis of the liver) Nov., 2012. I have been taking my meds as they were prescribed to me. The last couple of weeks my left foot and leg have...