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...
Hi Everyone,
My mother has cirrhosis of the liver. In the last month or so she has been experiencing alot of muscle weakness and pain. She has been seen by her doctors and they have pretty much ruled out anything serious like cancer.
Does anyone here experience muscle weakness/pain? If yes, are there any current medications or treatments for it.
Thank you very much for your help. Any input is greatly appreciated.
My mother has cirrhosis of the liver. In the last month or so she has been experiencing alot of muscle weakness and pain. She has been seen by her doctors and they have pretty much ruled out anything serious like cancer.
Does anyone here experience muscle weakness/pain? If yes, are there any current medications or treatments for it.
Thank you very much for your help. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Sharon
I too have cirrhosis and suffer from muscle weakness and pain. I ache so bad at night that I cannot sleep without a hot bath and a pain pill. I take vicodin and that helps me. Is her pain mostly at night? I hope she can find relief, the aching was so bad for me I felt like I was losing my mind somedays.
Good luck to her.
There may be some relief for your husband. I get the cramps in my legs and hands. There is a product called CALM. You can find it on the net and in health food stores. It is a fast absorbing magnesium powder. I suggest the Lemon flavor. Once you take it the cramps are gone in about 15 minutes (for me at least) and if I see it coming I can forestall the cramps completely. An anti-diarrhea medication combined with the CALM is a good idea because it makes you "loose" (grin) I take it and then walk the cramps out until it takes effect. I've checked it with my hepatologist who said ok. But always check these things with the doc. Hope this helps him out.