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The liver and medication
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The liver and medication
by LucyLou, Jun 28, 2001 12:00AM
Hi, I went on long term disablity beacuse I developed acute hepatitis. I had liver failure and kidney failure, was in a coma, dialysis, etc...
My Dr. mentioned that I probably only have 40% of my liver, meaning that the rest of the cells are dead. How can she come up with that figure?
Also, my disability co. terminated my benefits and in order to return to a working environment, I'd have to take anti-anxiety medication indefinately on a daily basis. I see they can cause damage, and to consult my physician if I have any liver problems ... well, I am not sure this is a chance I want to take. Should I be right for not wanting to take these medications? My doctor told me never to take tylenol, or even birth control.
I would appreciate a response to both questions.
Thank you very much ~ Lisa
My Dr. mentioned that I probably only have 40% of my liver, meaning that the rest of the cells are dead. How can she come up with that figure?
Also, my disability co. terminated my benefits and in order to return to a working environment, I'd have to take anti-anxiety medication indefinately on a daily basis. I see they can cause damage, and to consult my physician if I have any liver problems ... well, I am not sure this is a chance I want to take. Should I be right for not wanting to take these medications? My doctor told me never to take tylenol, or even birth control.
I would appreciate a response to both questions.
Thank you very much ~ Lisa
