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It's not all about the MELD Score

Transplants | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (217)
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@hope25

Good morning. I just joined this online forum and have a few questions. My MELD is a 7. I have gastropathy and ? Minimal hepatic encephalopathy. I also have some muscle wasting. I am very concerned about all of this which has been uncovered in the last 6 months. I have consulted with a transplant hepatologist and he stated that I have compensated disease. Aren’t the 2 above conditions evidence of decompensation? I am concerned due to the above and ask for a prognosis. Child’s Class A was his response. Is anyone on Carvedilol or rifaximin? I am currently on no medications.

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amyintucson | @amyintucson | Nov 13, 2023

I used to say to doctors that I was sure I was not the sickest person they cared for but I was the sickest person I knew. That helped me keep things in perspective and allowed me to let the doctors do what they were trained for. Having a team that you trust is most important in this journey. The internet is a wonderful source of general info but cannot replace medical professionals who know your exact situation which is different from anyone else.

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