Cirrhosis Questions (Page 2)

Does liver cirrhosis truly ever go away?

... this year for acute liver cirrhosis. My husband is 37. He stopped drinking in January but unfortunately, the damage had already been done. However, the most recent blood work has came back with positive results with significant improvement and the doctor has cut back on a lot of his... read more

I have cirrhosis of the liver. Can I take gabapentin?

I have been taking xifaxan for about 2 1/2 years. My insurance has recently changed and they will no longer cover my xifaxan. One of the side affects is that I have been itching from head to toe.

Alcoholic Cirrhosis - My dad is in stage 4 cirrhosis. Need advice on what to do?

My dad is in stage 4 cirrhosis. He has always been a drinker. He has always enjoyed the social side of alcohol and always stated that if he stopped drinking, his life would be over. Up until 5 years ago, he was able to keep himself fairly under control. In 2014, I lost my mom (they had been... read more

Liver Cirrhosis - is it ok to take naproxen if you have liver disease?

What pain med is best used for people with cirrhosis?

Liver Cirrhosis - I am new. Anyone have trouble with their throat hurting in the morning and having?

... to cough to feel better? I swelled up bad. Looked like I was pregnant. Pills have really helped for that. Could they be causing me to have sinus drainage? Anyone know?

How long can you live with cirrhosis?

My mom was diagnosed with cirrhosis and was given a year left to live. She's been drinking and doing drug for 11 years. I don't know what to expect... My mom is only 36 and I'm 19.. She has 2 other kids, 13 and 4... It hurts me to know that we may not have a mother in a year.... read more

My sister in law has been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Not sure what stage?

She went into ICU in February and the doctors told her then she better stop or she is gonna die. Because she also had pancreatitis but she has continued to drink heavily every day since getting out of hospital. Drinks at least 3 handles of Vodka a weekend. Couldn't tell you how much total... read more

What happens when you continue to drink when you have cirrhosis of the liver?

My husband was diagnosed with cirosis in January... Had the fluid build up in the legs and abdomen, the itching was a nightmare. Medications such as water pills were given. He quit for 21 days after that, lost all the water weight and had much better blood work. However, since he was told his... read more

Is my husband dying from cirrhosis?

My husband was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis almost a year ago. He has continued drinking. Cirrhosis was discovered during gall bladder removal. He hasn’t went to the doctors to follow up after he was diagnosed. I have begged and pleaded as well as others. He has lost at least 40lbs,... read more

Should these medication be given to people with kidney disease + Diabetes + liver cirrhosis?

Since I had been on these medications, I had a fatty liver, scarring of the liver, and Liver cirrhosis, my diabetes got worse, and I have Kidney disease, my doctors would not change these medications should I stop them for my health.

Is buspirone safe to take if you have cirrhosis of the liver?

My doctor prescribed me 7.5 mg three times a day at buspirone I had hepatitis C and was cured with Treatment with now I have cirrhosis of the liver is it safe to take