It think it is saying cirrhosis likely as a result of long-term infection with Hep C, with other causes ruled out. Hep C is active, I'm guessing, as it it continues to cause inflammation.

I'm afraid MELD would be impossible to estimate, but will be easy to calculate if you can get your blood test results.

The MELD score is probably more important as it shows how well the liver is functioning, as the biopsy is used mostly to determine the presence of cirrhosis and its cause. The cause will then dictate how best to treat.

Hope this is of some help,

thanks onedayano...i appreciate your help.

I know that the MELD score is reached by reaching an average of the numbers shown for your biliruben, creatinen level and INR results. You can google search MELD score and you will find the formula on how to determine the MELD score I am sure. Also, you can google search every one of these "results"that you have outlined above and find out what each test means and find out what the "normals" are.......It sounds so complicated but really, not so much if you take it one step at a time.
I have a MELD score of 9 (down from 10 last year) and am very low on the transplant list at Cleveland Clinic BUT your MELD can change as your liver disease progresses or you become decompensated (have other major health issues as a result of your liver disease such as ascites or HE or pancreatitis, etc.) I believe they told me at CC that the average percentage of decompensation is about 5-7% per year. If you have had active HepC for a long while, you may have a higher rate of decompensation per year. One thing that helps for sure is that you do only things considered "healthy' where your liver is concerned from here on out whether you are placed on a transplant list or not. Even if your liver disease is not caused by alcohol, that doesn't mean you can drink even occasionlly. If the disease is considered "fatty liver" then a diet overhaul might be necessary to remain as "well functioning" as you are right now. This site is a wealth of information, comfort and support. Please keep us informed as to your results as you go along. I can't let an opportunity pass me by without saying that prayer is the biggest help. I don't know how I would have coped these past 8+ years without the benefit and comfort of The Good Lord. I hope this hellps.........Hugs prayers and Merry Christmas, CarolLentz

thank you kindly for your input...God bless and Merry Christmas.

Carol is correct in saying that your MELD score can jump very quickly. As the MELD score does measure how your liver is functioning,,,,it does not always predict the severity of your liver disease. You can have a fairly low MELD score and still have a lot of the complications that come from liver disease. My Meld score always stayed around 10-12 for the past two years....but I have delt with ascities/edema, mild HE and bleeding varicies. Just this past November my Meld jumped up to a 15 which in the state of Indiana they will transplant at a 15. I just found out that I have developed portal vein thrombosis........which means I have had to start taking coumadin.....which of course carries a risk all in itself. Taking coumadin will raise my INR higher than it already is which will mean my MELD score will be going up. I have learned that you need to educate yourself as much as possible about this disease, and make sure you advocate for yourself. If something doesn't feel right....ask until you get the info you need. Empower yourself. For me my greatest asset has been my faith. I know that God will carry me through this journey, and he is at my side always.

God Bless

I,m very sorry to hear of the catch 22 this disease has seemingly presented you with ttme,,however your stance on confronting it is most admirable .I pray that The Good Lord keeps you in His mighty hands.Thanks for your support and thanks too all of you for sharing your info and encouragements..God bless.

diver , you had me get out my medical books!
Were/Are you an iron worker? Siderosis is deposits of iron pigment in a bodily tissue that can come from inhalation. So that's negative..Good.
You need blood work numbers to come up with your MELD score.
Sometimes you have to ask the Dr. to Rx blood work to get the MELD. Those would be the INR, Bilirubin and Creatinine. Then go to this webiste, enter the numbers and it will calculate for you the MELD score. www.mayoclinic.org/meld/mayomodel6.html - Informing yourself with knowledge of this disease will help you control it. Best Wishes. Peace,feather

Question: I've had hep c for many years, which led to early cirrhosis and a cancerous tumor, both at the same time. Long story short, I had a liver transplant 18 months ago, but the hep c is now causing fibrosis of my new liver. My question is, for cirrhosis patients who also have hep c, are hep c treatments advised?

Yes. I do believe new treatment are right around the corner for just your profile. Also at the moment I believe trials are active right now. Google it n plain language. For instance: google - "treatments available for hep c liver transplant patients" I believe somebody on the hep c discussion board was just recently given a link to go to for more info. BUT, just in case you cant find it there goggle it yourself.

Marilyn, my GI asks me if I want tx and I always say No. He would not ask if he didn't know that we could still fight the disease. Your new liver has fibrorios tissue already? If you want the tx you should go for it. Peace,feather aka Karen