Last Stage Liver Cirrhosis - How Long Till Someone Passes If They Still Continue To Drink?

For me….the itchiest part is the liver area first….then it eventually escalated to my arms and legs

So….I think you eventually become itchy every where

I am very emotional reading your post as I’ve just lost my father to cirrhosis of the liver in the last month, my father was diagnosed last year but never told us and had lead me to believe it had only gotten as far as alcoholic hepatitis. All of the symptoms you have described above he would have had last year and was treated for and I was able to find out from his doctor after his death he was prescribed and had been taking medication for cirrhosis which he for whatever reason stopped taking in August. He complained of being tired around this time but seemed to be doing ok then until 2 weeks before his death where he tried to pass his symptoms off as a kidney infection within 2 weeks in December he was dead. If your partner values his life he needs to go to hospital now or it may be a matter of days.

My brother is currently hospitalized for final stage cirrhosis. He displayed exactly the symptoms you describe. He is being moved from palliative care to a hospice setting.
His only hope would have been a liver transplant however, one must be sober for 6 months to qualify and the physicians agree that he will not last that long.
This is the most senseless, and preventable disease I could imagine.
I suggest that you focus on self care as your boyfriend is a alcoholic who is so ill that he is incapable of helping himself. Unless he submits to detoxification and treatment , you will eventually be calling 911.
My brother was admitted to the hospital 3 times before he could be convinced to stay. He is now unconscious ( my sister has power of attorney) and we are waiting for his nightmare to be over.
Please, take care of yourself.

My husband got told he had stage 4 and he lived 16 months

My mom was diagnosed with cirrhosis 12 years ago after she was brought into the ER with active esophageal varies. She went in for the TIPS procedure, but during the process it was determined that the varies stopped bleeding, therefore, she did not get the shunt. She continued to drink on and off for another 6 to 8 years. 4 years ago she suffered from hundreds of micro strokes, due to mostly unknown reasons, though I have speculations. She left the hospital after 3 months and normalized. In the past 3 years, her gait and appearance has changed drastically: she walks as if in slow motion, barely eats, looks pregnant, has paper-like skin that tears and bleeds with the slightest touch, and looks 20 years older than she is. Just this past week she has been readmitted due to active esophageal varices. The drinking does not stop. It is torturous. Just torturous.

Need help, or words. Just words.

Every thing I have just read is like your talking about my brother in law
He had fluid in his stomach and legs, he had bulging veins all over, he too was mentality all over the place.
On Monday night I visited him he found it hard to walk even. He was gasping for breath's, I begged him to go to hospital.
He wouldn't, he died alone on Tuesday in the bathroom.
Your boyfriend is living on a day to day time my friend he could die any time
I'm sorry your feeling like this but his mental state is to blame

My mom was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver almost 3 years ago. Jan of 2015. She almost died while in the hospital with gods good graces she miraculously survived but she never quit drinking. She is still alive. It is different for everyone.

My mother died from cirrhosis/liver. 3 weeks before my wedding. She knew she was going to die and she kept drinking. Your boyfriend still might have a chance but honestly not to be cold but be prepared two see him taken out in a body bag. I wasn't prepared when my mother was.

My dad found out he has cirrohsis in april. 2017. Today were taking him off life support.

I have a family member who has just been diagnosed with cirrosis of the liver but we dont know how long she has had it and she still drink like nothing is wrong

Wanted to know how you are coping after being caregiver for ill boyfriend? Hope you've found a measure of solace.

Friend now facing end stage liver disease... ascites, varices, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal distention. Multiple hospitalizations. Hernia. Shunt. Most troubling is mental confusion.

Personality changes are significant and include anger, suicidal ideation, despair and then moments of hope and courage.

His pain is excruciating. I can hear him scream across the street. He's only 40.

Not one doctor has offered palliative or hospice care. I'm calling about help for him tomorrow.

NOTE TO ALL ON THIS THREAD: my heartfelt gratitude for your input. Your experiences have given me insight to my friend's condition. Now, help can be negotiated. My heart goes with you. Nurture peace.