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@suecreader

@rosemarya: Do you have any info about Psoriactic Cirrohsis, non-alcohol related? Someone close has been diagnosed & given a pretty dire prognosis. Family Would like him to get a second opinion and/go to Mayo? What are treatments, long term consequences, successful outcomes, etc

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I was treated for diabetes for five years then got civil doc diagnosed me as end stage cirrhosis liver. Va pursed around last year n I got Medicare n tricare for life but all say too late or not bad enough for transplant now.
I’m shutting down my stomach n all keep me in pain. All I get is pills. Western Med way. Going use eastern remedies.
Get second opinion yes and best facilities. Time is urgent. Sorry. If I sleep couple hours night or eat I’m ok. For a bit but too weak. Jim

Sue, I did not find any information about Psoriatic Cirrhosis. I did see some references that mention that autoimmune diseases like psoriatic arthritis can affect other organs, including liver. Also, there are many diseases that are non alcoholic. This could be a rare condition, or a combination of conditions. Either way, I want you to share this link to Mayo Liver Transplant Department with them. They can read about the Mayo Liver transplant Dept, and use the Contact information to speak to someone in the liver transplant dept about a second opinion.
Liver Transplant Program
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/liver-transplant/home/orc-20211818
I am a patient, and from my own experience, every liver patient has a journey that is as unique as that individual. I do not know, nor am I qualified to answer your questions about specific treatment, consequences, outcomes. Those questions should be addressed only by your friends liver specialist. I am willing, and available to provide any support, resources, and information from my own experiences that could be helpful. I received my own combined liver and kidney transplant at Mayo in 2009.

Let me know how I, or any of our members can be of support. We are always eager to talk with fellow patients on our health journeys.
@suecreader, Will you send an update? Or better, yet, Invite your friend to join the conversation here on Mayo Connect.