'End-stage' liver disease from Hep C

[lhoward]

My Father has been diagnosed with "end-stage" liver disease from Hep C.  I would like to understand what the descriptor "end-stage" means - what does this tell us about his likely duration and quality of life?

[rozeepozie]

my father is also suffering from these same symptoms. We've gone through several different blood testing, X-rays, Hematologists, GI doctors,etc and none can tell us anything except to accept this is how he's gonna be. If you have heard anything different please comment back any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[greensmoothie]

What is your take on eating greens such as spinach, kayle, mustard greens? I have end stage liver disease and was told by a friend that is also diagnosed that he could not eat greens, ever.

[Bill1954]

Hi there,

Welcome to the discussion group; I’m sorry to hear of your father’s plight. I assume he’s been referred to a liver specialist and perhaps been evaluated by a transplant center? If so, what was the outcome of the evaluation? How old is your father? If you like, go to the top of the page, and click on the ‘post a question’ button; this will open a new page and let you start your own discussion in here.

There are a number of other patients that have had similar experiences; perhaps they can share their wisdom with you. Again, so sorry your family is having to deal with this. Take good care,

--Bill

[Anne1717]

Hi - I am bumping you up to the top so hopefully someone with more knowledge than I can respond to you.  So sorry to hear your news and my best ot you and your family.

[delnel24]

My dad is dying from this now.  ESLD.  We never even knew he had Hep C.  He hid it from us.  I just found out today after he got the news from the doctor.

I feel so incomplete, lost, sad and devastated.

[johnjack111]

Reading about the platelet levels. Mine were at 32 and are now at 41
                                                                                 John 50 years