Newly Diagnosed with Cirrhosis

[JuicyBear]

Hello, I am newly diagnosed and that's about all I know until I get to UCSD in AUG. I am seeking stories from survivors of Cirrhosis. Even stories of lost battles. It would help in my recovery. So far I started taking vits/supp, drinking teas and taking my CBDs. I stopped drinking 13 days ago. Does anyone have experience with going through it, surviving it or living with it? I am curious about diets, too. Anything really would help me out, this is scary. Thanks

[Dee1956]

Hi Medicare is 1 800-633-4227
You can also find them online called medicare gov, they have a live chat feed.  Good luck, Dee

[Dee1956]

I'm not sure if Medicare pays for the fibro test.  I would think they would pay for the biopsy.  I will try to find the number

[Dee1956]

Hello, welcome.  Congratulations for quitting drinking!  That is the most important part.  I was told that it was possible to improve once the thing attacking your liver was stopped.  I was diagnosed with Hep C and diagnosed with transitioning into cirrhosis in 2008. I thought it was a death sentence. I was so upset I could not discuss it for months without crying. I completely understand the fear.  The good thing is that we can live with it once the "thing" that is destroying our liver is removed from the equation.   I came here and was educated, made a lot of friends.
There are different levels of cirrhosis, I am what they call compensated.  I hope you are too.  Over the years my condition has improved, I have been cured for 4 years.  The difference in my nails, skin, hair is amazing.
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I drink lots of water as everything we eat or drink has to go through our liver.  I cut out red meat, fried foods, processed foods.  It took a while to do this so no rush.:)
There is another more active site which you may want to go to to ask the same question.
You will get some good answers/stories.  Everyone here is very caring, helpful people.  Try to remember to breathe, I remember the fear, that was in 2008. I am doing well.  Are you seeing a liver specialist?  Please ask any questions you may have, you are among friends who understand.

Here is the cirrhosis forum, good luck to  you,I hope to see you around, :) Dee

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Cirrhosis-of-the-Liver/show/1390

[bootery]

I have a non alcholic fatty liver overweight my enzymes are elevated but went down a little in my last bloodmwork, dr wants to do liver biopsy or fibrotest,anyone know if medicare pays for fibrotest?anyone have ,edicare phone no i can call the,

[bootery]

Medicare phone number

[bootery]

I have a non alcholic fatty liver overweight my enzymes are elevated but went down a little in my last bloodmwork, dr wants to do liver biopsy or fibrotest,anyone know if medicare pays for fibrotest?anyone have ,edicare phone no i can call the,