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Honestly yes! I have drunk heavily in the past and not so far past. I’m overweight. My fibroscan came back moderate to severe. But due to past labs (had to get a new Gastro as last one was lame honestly) my gastro is thinking alcoholic, but possible autoimmune causes as well. His receptionist called me after last labs and said may need biopsy. Will see. I’m always exhausted. Right now (and this may be tmi) I’m on day 13 of my period, but not sure if that could be related in anyway. I’m 41. I have a 9yo daughter and 3 yo son. Will see how it all plays out and go with the flow.
Thanks so much for your input and help.
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@cwilliamson77, I want to drop in today and check on you. I can understand your exhaustion. I used to teach, and when I was not feeling well (as in your current are not feeling well) I used to be totally exhausted. The stress and worry of the unknowing didn't help either. I am wondering if you have a PCP (primary care doctor) who can give you some information about the long period. Have you any idea of when or if you will be undergoing a liver biopsy?
I have fatty liver but labs not bad at this point. I take a lot of necessary meds so I am tested often. I am told by Gastro that patients don’t feel pain in the liver but I question that. My mom had preliminary biliary chirrosis which might be hereditary also. I am about 50 lbs overweight. Lost 25 lbs before cancer surgery but gained it all back plus some. At 73 y/o I am in good shape compared to most of my peers. Trying to live each day with a thankful heart.
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@kanaazpereira Hi, @cwilliamson77 and I welcome you to Connect also.
When I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic cirrhosis (NASH cirrhosis) there was no talk of CBD oil so I have no knowledge of that at all. Despite my cirrhosis not having been caused by alcohol I was instructed to immediately stop drinking any alcoholic beverages, they can damage your liver further. My diagnosis was a bit different from yours, I had symptoms that were never thought to be that severe -- declining platelet counts, shaky hands, being cold all of the time, tired -- and then I started having HE (hepatic encephalopathy) episodes. HE episodes are times of confusion and irrationality. Even then I did not get diagnosed until a neurologist suggested liver. This was almost a year and a half after my first HE episode, which should have been a huge red flag. My ammonia count was high which is what caused HE. Cirrhosis was confirmed by a CT scan. Truthfully at that point, I had so many tests that I don't remember if I had a fibroscan. It does not sound familiar to me though.
When you learn more and find out what the problem is, please ask questions if I or anyone on here be of any help. I know well how confusing it can all be.
JK