Cirrhosis Support Group

Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease, most commonly caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C. Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor quality of life, increased risk of infections, and a poor long term outcome. Liver damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed, but treatment can stop or delay further progression and...

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I thought I'd check in and pick your collective brains, again (hopefully not to Craig's chagrin). The results of my recent Liver panel have not been disclosed to me as of yet. But, I've been reading some prior posts and trying to strengthen my knowledge and wisdom about this. As a long time subscriber to "snake oils," I'm coming to the conclusion that most are probably best left alone.
One thing of particular interest is that during my last visit with my PCP, he prescribed vitamin B-1. I thought it was simply to try and aid with fatigue, but upon reading the fact sheet I noticed it is commonly prescribed to individuals with GI ailments. On the plus side, a recent upper GI revealed nothing more than a benign polyp, Which I guess is a positive. I'm unsure if that procedure can reveal anything concerning the condition of the Liver. Can anyone say?

Also, I'm curious about some of the perhaps more subtle symptoms. I've been prone to a right earache for nearly a year. I seem to get one once a week without fail even though the duration is usually only for a day or two.

As I'm about 20 pds. underweight, I'm unsure if this is relevant or not, but most the veins visible in my inner elbows are spidered, or really thin. I think I'm a bit young for that to just happen. So, I'm wondering if that could likely be related.

Well, I'm learning that seldom are two cases exactly alike. In fact, I don't like living under the specter of it at all. But if it does come down to it, I hope to still have a decent quality of life.
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Doh! Tight tendons.... hands, wrists, legs, you name it. Unusual, and as I said earlier, probably a little to early in life for me to just suddenly be having these problems. I know that they can be attributed to other things, but thought I'd check. After all, who would know better?

I think I mentioned in a prior post that I have "Terry's Nails," or finger nails that turn white, but maintain a normal colored band at the top and bottom. This was what really set me to thinking about C. I never heard from anyone else who may have them. I think they are associated with tendon tightening that supposedly occurs from C. Again, I'm awaiting to hear from the jury.

Thanks.
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An uppe gi will reveal the presences of varices which, in turn, serve as indicators of liver problems, usually portal hypertension usually caused by cirrhosis.
Usually being the operative word here.
Have no input about your veins, maybe an angiologist can help
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