How long do I have?

[Unsurelife]

I have Ending Stage liver disease and want to know how long I have to live?

[Mr Liver]

To all of the good advice let me add: End stage liver disease (ESLD) has a somewhat broad definition. There seems to be some consensus among docs that once a symptom of decompensation occurs this person can now be classified as being in ESLD. This occurred to me 7 years ago.

Many symptoms can be controlled or ameliorated through meds, diet, and excercise.
Of course, some cannot, and when this point has been reached the only way to improve health is through liver transplantation. Best of luck, hope this helped to explain.
Mr Liver

[Mary4now]

Good advice from above.... good luck, gods speed.  M4now

[copyman]

Tha may be a question only god can answer. There are different stages of "end stage" liver disease. With proper diet, (low salt,fat, meat, & sugar) and NO alcohol. Plus care from an experienced "hepatologist" you could live a long time. Hopefully at least long enough to get a transplant. Are you on the transplant list? Please if not already seeing a hepatologist specializing in liver transplants try and find one ASAP. Wishing you the best outcome. God bless