I was recently diagnosed with cryptogenic liver disease. My biopsy came back stage 3, bridging fibrosis, moderately active chronic hepatitis. My GI started me on prednisone, 40mg times 2 weeks, then tapering to 30mg, and finally 20mg. First cmp after the 40mg came back with normal ast and alt levels, they had been elevated to 300+ and 500+. I spoke to a surgeon I know recently, and he said I am facing transplant one day, that the prednisone is buying me time. Just wondering if, in your experience, does this type of liver dysfunction always result in a liver transplant? And if so, could you possibly estimate on how much time I may have prior to the transplant? Thanks.
Lisa