Liver disease

[CathyMike]

Mike has a MELD score of 12 (2/08). Hep c and cirocis
How can we determine how long he could live? Do some people recover from liver disease? Does anyone live for 10-20 years in this condition? Two years ago they said he might live 2 years. MELD score of 12 indicates 80% chance of living 2 months but it's been 4 months. What is a realistic time frame for him? Although I've pressed him, he doesn't have a will and I'm not sure if it's urgent at this time.

[Myown]

If you do go check out the Transplant Community there is a thread explaining the MELD SCORE posted in May by a member ...you may want to look for it and read it.

[Myown]

there is an 'expert forum" also so you may also want to talk to the doctor along with getting opinions and personal experiences of the members.

[Myown]

You may want to ask this question on the Transplant Forum. There are a few members that will be able to give you some more information.

Good Luck.
MO

[queenteree]

Does he have ascites or varices?  People do go on to lead normal lives with liver disease, providing they take care of themselves.  A Meld of 12 isn't that bad, I've heard of it going into the 20's and 30's.  Is he on the transplant list