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@bevvon see if you can get a fibro scan. They're offered for free in my area for research purposes. A scan shows fat level of liver and scarring/stiffness which determines fibrosis/cirrhosis level. I was level 3, a step from cirrhosis, and totally reversed it in 6 months with diet. I lost 40 pounds, stopped fried, processed, fast foods. Gave up dairy, alcohol and red meat. Focused on fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables. Eat organic whenever possible. There are liver support groups and liver recipe groups on Facebook. Good luck!
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Online research says that Rezdiffra received early approval from the FDA (do we still have a trustworthy FDA?), but is still undergoing confirmatory clinical trials and Level 3 clinical trials. Since the drug can have toxic effects on the liver, I would be very hesitant to use it, especially if you are not sure you have cirrhosis or not. A good gastroenterologist should be able to answer this question for you. I would ask him what his original diagnosis of cirrhosis was based on, and then why he reversed the diagnosis. Cirrhosis isn't diagnosable or ruled out from a single blood test alone. I would be very wary. Are you in a rural area that makes it difficult to find a new gastroenterologist or a hepatologist? Is there a Medical School with teaching hospital anywhere near you?