Blood test

Getting the results back from the doctors today, on a Liver Function Test.
And quite frankly im not sure i wanna know! Ive been getting pains in my liver lately,
even tho ive been dry off the beer for 2 months now.

If its bad - im hoping it will recover - altho im sure the Seraqoul im taking is
putting a strain on my liver that has already had years of alcohol abuse.

Last time it was checked my bilirubin levels were elevated but they didnt seem
too concerned.

Considering going for that St. Johns Wort thats supposed to help your liver recover.
Oh well - will soon find out this afternooon :worried:

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Hope the test results are good.

Understand the worrying.

Keep us updated.:slightly_smiling_face:

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Yeah will do thanks! Its just its been hurting in bed lately - ive been obsessivley checking
my the whites of my eyes in the mirror latley to see if they are yellow .:worried:

Im sure im just worrying too much. Cheers.

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I have had rubbish liver test results in the past. I only drink one pint a week now and it has recovered

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Don’t use St Johns wort…it’s bad for psych meds. Try milk Thistle. It’s expensive but it’s great for liver detox. I’d say it’s a worthy investment.

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Thanks for the heads up mate. Will get some this week when paid.

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No worries matey. I can drink like a fish but been behaving. Still. I’ve gotten bad liver reads in the past. Milk Thistle was recommended by a doctor for my dad when he drank. It’s got some scientific backing.

I’ve used it before and not sure of the dose required. You might just need to google liver detox with it. Hope you get some good results!

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Im looking at milk thistle and liver detox pills on amazon.

Im assuming these would do it?

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Well then - i came back from the doctors and they reckon i got early stages of fatty liver,
but if i continue to abstain from drink - it should recover itself and not get it full blown.

Told me to lay off the eggs as well!?? Really dont understand that - maybe cholestrol??
Shame really cos im rather partial to a 5 egg omlette in the morning.

But overall im relieved. Oh well - Long may my Sobriety continue! :slight_smile:

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That’s good news! Get to feeling better Roger.

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Good news. I had a funky liver result a few years ago but it’s normal again now.

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Thanks mate. I sense that you seem better as well!?

Just gotta keep at it. Its Fathers Day tommorow as well - so ive wangled a
visit for a few hours with my Daughter. Took a bit of grovelling.

So long as i stay off the beer - all will be well.
Having Early night - Wanna be tip-top with my little one in the morning.

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Yeah I’m doing better. Everytime they take my blood I faint nearly.

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Yeah im not keen on having bloods taken either. Was a necessary evil tho.
Im quite amazed at times actually how much you cope so well when you have far
worse symptoms than ive ever had. And i salute you for that. You seem to have bigger
“balls” than i have!

You have a lovely day. Rog :slight_smile:

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I’m sorry to hear that your liver is hurting!
I’ve done more than 20 blood tests- there were only 2 successful ones.
Hoping the best for you.

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Thats good news @Naarai!

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