@techi. I’m a little confused. Have you been diagnosed with non-alcoholic cirrhosis, also referred to as NASH cirrhisis from fatty liver? I assume you have if you are having confusion episodes, HE. If so, your family needs to learn about HE and the other symptoms you may have. Someone in your family should accompany you to the doctor to learn about it, or at least speak to your doctor.
I had HE episodes, some minor, some major that put me in the hospital. These started happening before I was diagnosed with NASH cirrhosis. My family was very concerned, the PCP I had when I had my first episode thought I had Alzheimer’s, which a neurologist scoffed at, but because I didn’t have some symptoms that are common with liver problems such as jaundice and out of range AST and ALT numbers, my PCP (a new one, not the one who suggested Alzheimer’s) could not figure out what I had, and sent me to the neurologist. He, after a couple of appointments suggested my problem was my liver and after tests, cirrhosis was finally diagnosed.
Prior to the diagnosis though my family was extremely concerned and had no idea what was wrong. I’m sure your family must also be concerned and if they speak to your doctor maybe that will help them to understand.
I hope your family will learn more so they can help you through this ordeal and understand HE episodes.
JK

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