I was told I had a fatty liver well before Covid. In fact my blood work has been better ( ie liver enzymes) since having all the vivid shots & boosters. I have changed my diet also.
My blood work show normal liver enzymes. Hence, I was surprised to receive the NAFLD diagnosis. Just had a liver scan and my liver is “ not too fatty”. But, I will be seeing a nutritionist. What type of diet do you follow now?
I was also told I am ‘prediabetic’ with an A1C of 5.8. Generally cutting out processed foods, I salt nothing (bread is full of salt!), sugars and baked goods. I lost a couple of pounds , it takes time I only needed to lose 10 lbs. I eat a lot of vegetables, some fruit, fish, low fat dairy but not much of that and very little meat
Thank you! Congratulations!
So, if a Ct Scan show “FLD” and I don’t drink and only did in college ( I am 73) the only way to get confirmation of level is to biopsy?
Do the liver blood tests also help to diagnose NAFLD?
The inter-relationship of Covid vaccines and liver issues is very interesting to me as I have just begun researching chronic autoimmune hepatitis and GERD. Thank you for your post; it is a boost to online investigation and drilling down deeper!
Yesterday's online research revelation was that there is a connection between GERD and NAFLD in that blocking stomach acid with PPIs may promote chronic liver disease. (NIH Research Matters, article by Tianna Hicklin, PhD, Oct. 24, 2017). Another article, a meta-analysis by Karn Wijarnpreccha et al in the Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology published in the Nov/Dec 2017 issue, p 311-317, notes that patients with GERD have two times the risk of NAFLD compared to those without GERD. Their analysis also showed that central obesity and metabolic syndrome are linked to NAFLD and GERD and that visceral fat plays a role in insulin resistance.
My recent Rheumatoid Arthritis Factor test resulted in a 90.2 and subsequent antibody tests suggest lupus, chronic autoimmune hepatitis, scleroderma, myositis overlap syndrome, and/or undifferentiated connective tissue disease. I am waiting to learn what steps will be taken next - and while I wait, will be searching online for more data. ;->
This is Colleenp
Right above your post is mine concerning NAFLD. Very interesting info concerning GERD and the use of ppi's. 2 years prior to my NAFLD diagnosis i developed severe acid reflux of the tonsilary tissue. Was prescribed 40 mg Esomeprazole for a year. The developed canker sores and lost skin on the roof of my mouth. Went to an Oncology ENT. He told me I can never take meds for acid reflux ever again, not even peocid over the counter, was highly allergic. But subsequently developed NAFLD. I go for my yearly Fibroscan of my liver in Nov. 2024.
Changed diet, no tylenol, no more MRNA modetna vaccines, no alcohol, lost weight. Oh and no more abdominal cramping. Maybe NAFLD is reversed.
I will keep the blog pasted. Keep Reading, Keep Asking Questions and BE Your Own Advocate
Take Care
Colleenp
Thank you! Congratulations!
So, if a Ct Scan show “FLD” and I don’t drink and only did in college ( I am 73) the only way to get confirmation of level is to biopsy?
Do the liver blood tests also help to diagnose NAFLD?
Good questions.
There may be other ways to find out if you still have NAFLD. I know for me liver blood tests and my CT didn’t show that my NAFLD was gone. I needed the liver biopsy for other reasons too so that was the next step.
I have NAFLD. My mother died of cirrhosis of the liver (NAFLD). I lost a nephew to a liver disease, but he had a liver transplant and died a year later. Now his sister, my niece, has cirrhosis. Obviously, genetic. I am overweight, have high cholesterol and just found out my glucose is 176. I am under Dr. care; she has recommended more blood work. My liver enzymes are up too. I research a lot. I read there are certain supplements you should not take if you have NAFLD, but it didn't specify which ones. Does anyone know what they might be? I am taking Milk Thistle. I'm also curious about green tea. Is it good for NAFLD. I read one place it is and another that it isn't.
Connect
Connect
Like
Helpful
Hug
I was told I had a fatty liver well before Covid. In fact my blood work has been better ( ie liver enzymes) since having all the vivid shots & boosters. I have changed my diet also.
My blood work show normal liver enzymes. Hence, I was surprised to receive the NAFLD diagnosis. Just had a liver scan and my liver is “ not too fatty”. But, I will be seeing a nutritionist. What type of diet do you follow now?
I was also told I am ‘prediabetic’ with an A1C of 5.8. Generally cutting out processed foods, I salt nothing (bread is full of salt!), sugars and baked goods. I lost a couple of pounds , it takes time I only needed to lose 10 lbs. I eat a lot of vegetables, some fruit, fish, low fat dairy but not much of that and very little meat
New to NAFLD. How to diagnose and what to check to find out if in remission. I had a CT scan that showed this. Seeing GI in Nov.
I had a liver biopsy and was diagnosed with NAGLD. A few years later I had a liver biopsy that showed no NAFLD.
Thank you! Congratulations!
So, if a Ct Scan show “FLD” and I don’t drink and only did in college ( I am 73) the only way to get confirmation of level is to biopsy?
Do the liver blood tests also help to diagnose NAFLD?
This is Colleenp
Right above your post is mine concerning NAFLD. Very interesting info concerning GERD and the use of ppi's. 2 years prior to my NAFLD diagnosis i developed severe acid reflux of the tonsilary tissue. Was prescribed 40 mg Esomeprazole for a year. The developed canker sores and lost skin on the roof of my mouth. Went to an Oncology ENT. He told me I can never take meds for acid reflux ever again, not even peocid over the counter, was highly allergic. But subsequently developed NAFLD. I go for my yearly Fibroscan of my liver in Nov. 2024.
Changed diet, no tylenol, no more MRNA modetna vaccines, no alcohol, lost weight. Oh and no more abdominal cramping. Maybe NAFLD is reversed.
I will keep the blog pasted. Keep Reading, Keep Asking Questions and BE Your Own Advocate
Take Care
Colleenp
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 ReactionGood questions.
There may be other ways to find out if you still have NAFLD. I know for me liver blood tests and my CT didn’t show that my NAFLD was gone. I needed the liver biopsy for other reasons too so that was the next step.
Did you change your diet or lose weight?
I have NAFLD. My mother died of cirrhosis of the liver (NAFLD). I lost a nephew to a liver disease, but he had a liver transplant and died a year later. Now his sister, my niece, has cirrhosis. Obviously, genetic. I am overweight, have high cholesterol and just found out my glucose is 176. I am under Dr. care; she has recommended more blood work. My liver enzymes are up too. I research a lot. I read there are certain supplements you should not take if you have NAFLD, but it didn't specify which ones. Does anyone know what they might be? I am taking Milk Thistle. I'm also curious about green tea. Is it good for NAFLD. I read one place it is and another that it isn't.
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 Reaction