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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we need life to this board !!!!! :)

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Okay.. I have noticed that the cirrhosis board is very quiet for the most part !!!! How can we liven it up ??? I don't know so I'm counting on all the good people with brains to help out ...:)
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Hey there! I agree, this board is getting pretty lame. Let's see.. How about we start a post where people out there introduce themselves and give a brief description of their illness? AND ask ONE question? What do you think?
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Start knock knock jokes? LOL
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thats a very good idea !!! we have a ton of members, but where are they???...do you really think the knock knock jokes will work??? LMAO I'm game if you are ???
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LOL..I'm not sure about the knock knock jokes! Want me to start a new thread for introductions? I've got to run for now but can do it later..or you can. We do need to get these boards moving..yawn
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ok has anyone had or knows of someone close enough to describe what a Heart Cath is like? I'm frightned a little? Will I bleed to death with thin blood?
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Bry.. I asked someone that I know and she says that the heart cath is a common procedure and you won't feel a thing:) if your on a blood thinner then of course they would have you stop...She knows of a man who is liated with a need for a heart and a liver and he's on his second heart cath to make sure things are as well as can be...I hope this helps...hugs..Me:)
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Bryan, the doctor should have you stop your blood thinners for a while before you have the cath. You shouldn't feel anything except some mild discomfort when they give you the local anesthesia before they insert the catheter into the blood vessel. I don't know if they'll sedate you, but they might. Hope this helps. Don't be scared. You'll be okay. You're in my prayers.
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OK THANKS JANET AND MERRYCAT JANET DID YOU SAY THIS GUYS TRYING TO GET BOTH A HEART AND LIVER!!
PS I'M NOT ON BLOOD THINNERS MY BLOOD DOESNT CLOT WELL CAUSE OF MY LOW PLATLTE COUNT FROM BAD LIVER......THATS ONE OF MY CONCERNS, ITS ALMOST LIKE I'M A HEMOPHEALIC....THANKS i AM TAKING ANY ADVICE TILL TUESDAY MORNING...SO KEEP THIS ACTIVE :) XXX BRY
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Bry...yes this man age 65 needs a heart and a liver !!!! I was pretty sure you were not on blood thinners..but didn't tell the person I spoke with :)..I have the same problem with thin blood due to low platlet count...:) talk to ya later..
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I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW......SLEEPING HABITS AND ENERGY FLOW. HOW ARE YOU GUYS HANDLING IT
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sleep habits and engery:i have chonic fatigue(i have fallen asleep standing up)lol. unfortunally this is not a joke.engery ,very little.this is because of the liver not funtioning as it should.it drains you.i get good days and bad days.i take different meds for my specific needs.talk w/ gi specialist.anti depressents also help.you can also try your pcp.you may have better luck w/family doctor.
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I'll livin things up a bit, Im TATTMAN Im one of Kathrens Brothers, Thats me and her in the picture, When I went to visit her, Just dont let her drive, I shit on myself twice!!! And we didnt even leave her garage yet!!! Gottcha sister!!!
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ROTFLMAO...now you don't want me to tell all about your issue, do you????

TATT IS NOT AND WILL NEVER BE A BIKER, HE HAS BEEN THROWN OUT OF SO MANY CLUBS IT ISN'T FUNNY!!!!
HUGS TO ALL AND WHEN YA YACK AT HIM, JUST REMEMBER HE'S A FRAUD !!! LOVE YOU..JANET
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Ok Kathren you get '2' points for that come back!! Its a first for you my love!!!!
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A lot of us with cirosis have lost alot of brain power
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