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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Jcheek
Jcheek


Jcheek 06/23/2021 


 


I was diagnosed with cirrhosis a few months ago and it has been a roll coaster. I have finally evened out my blood pressure and heart rate with medication changed but the extreme fatigue is what is getting me now. I have no energy. I am working full time and I am literally sleeping on my lunch hour. How do I shake this problem. I am 45 and I have been tired more than normal but now seems 10 times worse. I have my scoring and all but do not even really understand it. All I know is they say I am in early stages of cirrhosis. Plus I have asceties with it. This is mentally, emotionally, physically draining. Also there is so much I do not know.
Trissa01
Trissa01
Do everything possible to control it. Your doctor should help you with recommended diet, meds, things to avoid. Sleep when you can. Do you know what caused it?
Littlerock007
Littlerock007
My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis in this May and he has ascites and F1 esophageal varices. He stopped drinking right away but we are just like you. I am scared and I am here hopefully can learn some helpful experiences from people who are fighting this. God bless you all!
Interested
Interested
My husband is 77 and diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis in May 21. We got rid of ascites by going to hospital and draining abdomen, and IV diuretics, then high protein and low salt diet, and he is also on 2 diuretics and puts his feet up when sitting.
carsmor
carsmor
I was diagnosed about 2 weeks a month, I can’t remember all the days are running together. I am overwhelmed. Scared. I have no one to talk to. I have my kids 31 and 29 and a niece but I don’t want them worry so I just say it’s ok.
The more I read the more anxiety I have. My diagnosis was Nafld and early cirrhosis . Just need someone who is going through this to guide me. And I can be a ear , listener for them. I only found out cause I pulled my medical records up on hospital portal and took to my regular doctor my gastroenterologist hasn’t told me yet. My niece is a np and she has me set up with a liver specialist but he can’t see me til dec 8. So I went ahead and filled out papers for Mayo Clinic. It not something that needs to wait months on I don’t feel. I have stopped sugar doing high protein. And low carb and watching my sodium intake. Started vitamin 3 and fish oil but I have other health issues and take like 16 medications a day. I am just lost. Thanks and sorry for the long rant..