I stopped taking metformin and other oral diabetes meds and switched to insulin. My doctor read that some forms of the combination medication caused liver damage. Yes, I developed liver damage from...
My liver has stabilized over the past two years with no progression according to my liver doctor....
Wow! I was never claustrophobic before. I'd had many MRI's done in the past. This.one was in a machine that was a lot smaller than the previous ones as in literally my arms were against the side of...
MainerMikeBrown In my case, I think it was overheating, the mask falling over my face so I couldn't breathe easily.that caused it....
Thank you S.C. and Stormlover712...
Hi ppm guy, The pain management doctor was made well aware of my liver and cardiac issues :) We did the first epidural and it has lessened the pain tremendously. I was able to cut way down on pain...
Thank you Fayeanne007. I'll keep that in mind formy next one....
I was in the middle of an MRI when I overheated. Then I couldn't breathe. Finally, they had to stop the MRI and had to reschedule. I was told I had a full blown panic attack. I've never been...
When I have that issue I find eating a little coconut, a Fuji Apple, a bosc or asian pear, or a plum takes care of it quickly....
I was sorry to hear about David. Great source of information. Hang in there Deb. You can beat it. One of my bed friends had a rare form if cancer. At the time he had it, there were no survivors. He...
My hep/gastro doctor during my last visit said my NASH/Cirrhosis has stabilized with my meld score being at 14. He now wants to see me every six months (next appointment is mid-April. Last...
Good to know....
Thank you. Yes, the lowered dose of lactulose is working out perfectly for me....
Got some good news today from my liver doctor. So far there's been no further progression and my meld score is not high enough to be placed on a transplant list. He also have me clearance to use a...
Thank you MamaLama...
My A1c was 5.3. I started a healthy diet this week. Hopefully I can lose weight and bring my enzymes down....
Thanks Alcie. My hep/gastro doctor took me off Xifaxan. He said I don't need it at this time. He also reduced my lactulouse to one tablespoon a day....
A random issue, but the fall did make a bunch of stuff to put of whack that initiated my first episode of HE resulting in Xifaxan and lactuose being precribed. Saw the help doc yesterday and he took...
Thanks for the welcome back. I had been doing fine until a recent fall landed me in the hospital. The fall was serious enough to result in almost all enzymes being extremely elevated. While there I...
This sucks. My insurance company refused to pay for Xifaxan. I can't afford to pay out of pocket....
Thanks :)...
wbc 3.5rbc 3.77 hemoglobin 12.6 hematocrit 37.3 mcv 99 meh 33.6 mchc 33.9 rdw 14 platelets 84 mpv 10.0 creatine .7 blood urea nitrogen 8 bun/creatinine ratio 11 protein 6.0 albumin 3.0 alt 33 ast 38...
Cut out the drinking. I have a cousin who developed cirrhosis at age 39. Like Ziff said, get checked out by the doctor....
Hi, you might see if your doctor will give you a prescription for a compounding cream that has Furbiprofen, gapapentin and 2 other ingredients. That has worked well for me....
Wow that is weird....
A.Ziffle said... As most of us are all to familiar with the stress and mental hell this disease puts on patient and caregiver alike I thought some of you might benefit from something to change that...
When I was taking Lantus in the morning my sugars were always higher. Doc switched it to bedtime and it seems to work better. Also your doc may need to adjust the amount you take until you see...
Interesting. I also find that eating tamales made from corn dough does not raise my sugars much. I'm currently running 79-87 before breakfast and A1C at 5-5.6...
You're welcome :)...
DGinSD said... I only pointed it out because in your first message you said you were "Cleared to take all meds including Acetaminophen, maximum strength Tylenol and Advil up to 4-6 tablets a day but...
Hi Dany, Thanks. I understood about the Tylenol/acetaminophen. I never take more than 1000 mg/day. I usually take 160mg-320mg and occasionally 640mg. Mar...
Thanks Connie. Good info. Mar...
Thanks Connie. At least now I know where things stand and can work one stopping the progression or at least slowing it down. Mar...
Thanks themiz and Sandia...
Got the results of the liver biopsy. They ruled out AIH, Hep A,B,C and D. No HCC. No autoimmune diease Findings are: Fatty Metamorphosis predominately macrovesicular. Chronic lymphocytic...
Glad to hear you are home. Focus on getting well. Sending hugs Mar...
That's good to know. I've had anemia since last April due to low iron. Iron came up and platelets dropped. I will go with Acetaminophen 325-500mg unless I hear something else from the doctors. Mar...
Thanks Connie When I did take Acetaminphen it was usually under 500 mg a day. I just want to be sure it won't lower my platelets due to existing anemia. Mar...
Thanks Connie, Yep, I'm going to the gym and doing movement exercises. I can't get down on the floor either. I need a new knee but even with insurance can't afford the surgery. Need weight loss...
Thanks Connie, He's a liver and gastro specialist. I think I must have misnderstood him about Acetaminophen. I just got an answer back from him and he said it is not in the same class as Nsaids. So...
Thanks Connie. I am getting confused about the meds. He said acetaminophen is also in the same class as NSAIDs. I will ask him again when I go for a followup. Mar...
Why would he recommend Mobic? Mobic is an NSAID Mar...
hang in there Mar...
Best wishes Connie Mar...
Thanks Connie, My hep recommended Mobic/meloxicam and he said I could try Methotrexate but the list of side effects on that are awful. I'm currently using Meloxicam at the lowest possible dose but...
I'm trying to find out what arthritis medication may be safe to take that will not cause further damage to my liver Mar...
Thank you. I will look into it....
Cool. I started going back to the gym this week....
I'm doing weight watchers and eating a hand ful of nuts in addition to increasing activities such as photography (which makes me walk more) Mar...
Thank you Sandia Mar...