If this is true then...

[rpooo]

I have cirrhosis and if this is true then its really gonna suck! Here's a portion of an article I was reading this morning.


Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver that involves the formation of fibrous (scar) tissue associated with the destruction of the normal architecture of the organ. It is the result of long-standing injury most commonly due to alcohol in excess but there are a number of other important causes (see below).

The destruction of the normal architecture and the loss of liver cells prevents the liver from functioning normally. It plays an important part in digestion of food but it also has a major role in metabolising drugs and making proteins, including those that help the blood to clot.

Cirrhosis is a serious condition. Only 30 per cent of patients with this problem will survive five years after diagnosis and the outlook is worse if the cause is alcohol and the patient continues to drink.

[Punkinhead75]

One Day at a Time Fella!!!  The truth is any one of could drop dead at any minute.  Each minute we worry about how long or how short we live is wasted on worry.  Enjoy each minute and be grateful for being allowed to live it.  Follow the doctors orders and do the best you can to take care of your health.  I firmly believe that self pity, anger and other "negative" emotions make it harder for our bodies to heal.  When in doubt help others.  God Bless!!!

[ibizan]

no doctor or anyone else can give a ironclad answer as to where u'll be in 10 years w/this!i've known this gal from 1990...drank over 1/5 vodka a day.....was deathly ill and on list for liver transplant.....stayed sober for over a year.....liver enzymes came down...and she didn't need one!that was 5 years ago!she still kickin!

[rpooo]

When first diagnosed 9 1/2 months ago I was in the to be at the begining of the final stage. Since then my bilirubin is 2.1 vs 1.7 or lower. Ast is 37 vs 35 or lower. RDW is 16.3 vs 15.0 or lower. Platelet count is 78 vs 130-400. Amonia is 36 vs 11-35 thanks to xifaxan. Everything else is within range. This panel now reads much better than when I was first diagnosed. No change in what stage im in now has been mentioned but even if im lucky enough to be in the 30% that make the five years then how much can I really expect 10 years? Im 39.

[Jacker]

So have you been diagnosed with Cirrhosis?  And if so, what stage are you in?

I had a liver problem from my drinking at one point, and as a result I did a fair amount of reading.  Although the scars are non-functioning areas, you can often rejuvenate the the good cells that are between the scaring.  I've heard from people who were diagnosed as a late stage potential for a liver transplant and after following their doctor prescribed diet and lifestyle changes, their livers regained enough functionality to show up as normal on their bloodwork

That is not to say that you are ever "cured" from cirrhosis, but it can often be managed.  The important thing is to stop whatever it is that caused the cirrhosis (ie: drinking) and keep in regular contact with your specialist.  

I wish you all the best- I don't know the severity of your case, but don't give up yet.