Brother in need

[quak]

Hey gang, I haven't posted in a year and I'm still clear.  Although, my brother has been drinking for a long time.  He has been diagnosis with Hep C Liver Obstruction and cirrosis.  He hasn't had a biopspy.  Med's he taken Protonix, Furosemide, Spironol, and water pills.  Does this mean the end?  thanks.  Lori

[quak]

He hasn't drank in a few months. And he did not have a bx yet.  But as soon as his other blood work comes back I'll be back here.  Nice to hear from you Sandi...Lori

[LvdByGod]

hi lori, "quak"... i sure remember your name!!! it was so good to see your post and i'm so excited for you to have cleared now for a full year... thank you sooo much for comming back her and letting us know...

but it's so sad to hear about your brother... i'm not sure if they're talking about a bile duct obstruction or what... i think you'll need more info from him or his doc...mabey you can get a copy of the biopsy report from your brother...

the site they mentioned is a great site... i hang out there some to stay a step ahead of all this...

http://forums.delphiforums.com/liverfailure

it's a forum like this one for folks and their loved ones that have serious stuff going on with thier livers... they're really helpful there and have alot of great information on liver failure and the serious stuff that can go with it...

the host there is "IMKINDLY" and she is great about finding folks the info they need...well so are the others... the posters there are very sweet and supportive just like here...there are many there who are supporting loved ones while they are going through liver failure... hope its a help to you lori...

it was sure great seein one of the "oldies" pop in!!!

i just finally ended treatment a couple months ago, believe it or not...yikes!!! i had a viral breakthrough and went through extended tx... was on for 2 1/2 years straight...

i really need to go in now for my first post tx pcr... but i'm purposly putting it off to prolong my blissful ignorance...hehehe
think i may let it ride a bit longer ;0)... i think i got a little more time yet to live free and easy ... hehehehe

not sure you remember me so don't worry if ya don't...

i'm sending prayers for your brother's wellness and for you to get the support you need... hope they can help over there lori.

take care... and your brother is sure blessed to have you caring for him...

GOD BE WITH YOU BOTH!
sandi

[stangshelly]

i worked in hospital for awhile and yes he is in trouble..needs to quit drinking and is facing failure of liver very soon. was in failure will be put on transplant list but if active drinker will be considered higher risk and possibly won't get one. sorry don't mean to be frank just honest god speed.

[Forseegood]

Hey, you go, what an amazing story...shows that docs aren't always right about these things, thank God...my younger sister has a story very similar to yours, she had liver and kidney failure, over three years ago now...they told her she prob wouldn't be around now, but she's okay considering, walking 2 miles every other day...thank God for all these "miracles"

[new-sojourn]

Unless he quits drinking and makes major lifestyle changes,he's liver will never have a chance to heal.

I've been classified as ESLD-end stage liver disease-for 5 yrs ever since my liver quit.

The nite I had a major esophogeal anurism and almost bled to death and my liver failed and I say the white light-Ihe er docs told my family that I would die that nite.

Then I had the hep c dx and was given a few months.  Well, like you, I beat the hep c.

So now I'm still cirrohtic and =de-domp'd' b/cl.

I'm about to beat another  statistic.  People w/a major esophogeal bleed have less thean 10% chance to live 5 yrs.

It will be 5 yrs in Sept.

So no one can tell.  B/major life style changes can and do give someone a fighting chance and a few good yrs if nothing else.

[tulsatime]

I am so sorry your brother is going through this. You are very sweet to try to get info for him and for yourself. I don't know much about the progression that happens when a person gets advanced in the cihrrosis. I have it too, but in the early stages. So I am scared too. I do know there are other forums for people with end stage liver. They probable have more info on stuff like that. I was reading one when I first found out I had cirhosis. But I don't know the name now. It could be the one that was mentioned in the last response.
          Congrates on your SVR!!! Take Care.

[can-do-man]

You might have better luck going here for the answers you need. Beat to both of you.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/liverfailure

[quak]

Wow you guys are amazing...thank you. But does anyone know about chiross w/obstruction to the liver mean?

[quak]

I am sorry for over reacting at this forum but I am in need of help and no one was responding.  I did research the med's and found out what they were ulser & swelling meds.  Does anyone know what Hep C and cirrhosis with liver obstruction mean?   thanks and sorrry again.  Lori

[dog_lover]

So very sorry you were twisting in the wind there for some time without response; I'm still new to this forum and I hope you trust me when I say that you have stumbled onto a nest of very kind and nurturing people who share a common malady yet press anead and do their best to help others who are experiencing a rough spot in their treatment or lives for that matter. (That was a long sentence, my fingers are tired!) I was having a very bad day yesterday so I was pretty self-centered, sorry. Most people on this board will go out of their way to let you know that we are lay-people, to the best of my understanding nobody here is a physician. Your question, for me anyway was way too specific and complex to answer. All I can do now is recommend that you keep coming to the forum, take part and try to be patient. You might also search the archives. I never have but your answers may be in there.
Peace
Dog_Lover

[goldyn]

im sorry idint respond earlier but i do not no the pills he is taking i now the water pill could be for retention or could be for high blood pressure, how old is he and when was he put on the meds...and when is his bx due, i think alot of people care,but just dont have engough knowledge to help, iknow a couple of peoplewho do but i havent seen them post today maybe they will be on tomm.

                     Blessing to you and your brother

[quak]

Well, I guess this post wasn't meaningful.  Sorry, I bother you all.  I was only asking for help!