None.
I actually got diagnosed because I was obese and feeling a lot of back pain, had trouble sitting in some chairs, and the doc. said, as long as I was getting an X-ray and an MRI for my back, I should have a blood test, for cholesterol and stuff, and an ultrasound of the abdomen to check for fat in my liver.... the rest is history....

Joint pain, Back pain, Fatigue and dizziness. Not sure in which order but that's what I had 2 years before I found out.

After; Same symptoms only worse and now I'm constantly thirsty and feel like laying on the floor and don't want to move a finger because it seems like to much effort. Skin rash when I put any stress on my liver.

Fatigue, weight gain, fatigue, memory problems....and more fatigue. It took me along time to get diagnosed.

Spiderlike veins on chest, neck and face. Digestive problems. Fatigue. Bloating. Itching. Weight loss. Boobs went. But the first sign I had was a tiny red spot on my arm ten years before I got really sick. Doctor in ER told me that was a sign along with others I have listed.

Fatigue, the preggers looking belly that would never shrink, and throwing up daily from alcohol. My GP did a liver panel a few years before i was dx and all she said was my levels were elevated and see ya later. (Grrrrr.)

Hubby was throwing up several times a day and night. Went to the doctor,doctor checked stomach by pressing on it and also felt the liver and apparently felt abnormalities on the liver and told us to wrap our minds around the words "cirrhosis of the liver". Blood tests also indicated probable cirrhosis of the liver. Almost immediatly,he started to swell with fluid in his belly(acities) and it pretty much went down hill from there to the point of near death. They gave him an estimation of 6 months to a year to live because he continued to drink. Answered prayers have him still living and doing pretty well.

Pretty much the same as seeking's husband except, I had diarrhea and I quit drinking straight away. I had my first paracenticis 4 weeks after diagnosis. I remember the terror well.

Hi Karenm57. Do you have any symptoms that makes you think you may have cirrhosis? Also have you seen a doctor and had blood tests or any other testing? If I were you that's where I would start. See a doctor tell them your concern and get a complete blood panel done including liver functions tests; the reason I say this is because there are other indicators of possible cirrhosis such as there is something on the blood panel that sometimes indicates if you have an enlarged spleen and sometimes that can be a indicator of cirrhosis.So I would get the complete blood panel. My doctor I believe also was able to tell me by just feeling around my abdominal area before doing blood tests if I had a possibillity of liver issues including cirrhosis and she told me my liver felt normal. To be honest with you I got 2 blood tests done to just be on the safe side. The people on here are great and alot of them are very knowledgeable about cirrhosis. I hope everyhting turns out fine for you and God bless you. Take care.

Oh Karen,
I just red your profile (duh), raised ALT and AST values usually return to normal within a matter of weeks. Be warned though (as I wasn't) raised enzymes means you are doing enough to permanently damage your liver, so after they come back to 'normal' you should consider stopping/reducing your alcohol intake. As many will testify here, cirrhosis is probably one of the worst ways you get to die, please make sure you don't even get close!!!

Craig

my first symptom was broken capillaries on the
top of my feet and ankles...and fatigue. I slept for 72 hours straight. That's when I went to the doc.

I echo Berrygirl...Why do you ask??

I am fearful that I have liver damage, or perhaps worse yet, cirrhosis. I am trying to get an idea of the progression of this disease. The more I learn, the more scared I become.

Then Karen,
You need to see a doctor and get an exam and simple blood tests.
Even if you don't have it, some counseling either by your doc or somewhere like AA maybe in order as you obviously have issues, mental or otherwise, with alcohol.

Craig