Cirrhosis of the liver: Diagnosis
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2020
- Here’s my story on how I was diagnosed with cure of the liver.
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I was diagnosed in 2017 myself an in the ER for 3 days but living a happy sober life now !!! 🙋🏻♀️❤️ my thoughts and prayers are with everyone facing this disease an their families 🙏🏼
Thank goodness you're doing better. Thank you for sharing and thank you so much for your support.❤️
How are your today?
How many years were you drinking?
38!!! I'm Canadian and I had hep c..my functions were in the 300s and I was sent to a specialist..I was given a 9??and put on transplant list and given 6 to 18 months..I couldn't quit drinking ..but was was passing my local church and charity..I went in and the people put there hands on me and prayed..I felt warm over my liver all night..I go see the specialist 1month later..got the scan again..he,asked have you quit drinking..no..changed your diet..no..well your liver is down to a 5..I told him about the prayers and he thanked God too..went off transplant..went on hepc treatment and my liver functions went from 300 plus to 33..thank you Lord..God bless you..prayers for the gift of healing and strength
I'm so happy you are now off the transplant list and medication. Wishing you all the best.
God is still in the business of healing...Don't give up ,there is hope and jesus is our hope
Why don't you ask God to help you stop drinking?
@@jdl2180 great question..I've tried ..prayed ..been lost then found..now I like to drink a few..and I still don't see the harm..that's addiction ..
@@tiggercampbell6198I hope you at least reduce your alcohol consumption to where your liver can at least tolerate and heal the damage. You are very blessed to recover from what happened to you where many others in your situation haven’t. I get it though. People have vices and it can be very hard to stop it even if it negatively effects health. I’m a smoker and have reduced it by a lot but have never stopped completely. I wish you the best and hope you maximize the opportunity given to you.
My prayers are with all those suffering from any liver disease... hepatitis B, C, fatty liver ,liver cirrhosis, liver cancer e.t.c....There is hope for you and JESUS is our hope....Don't give up on yourself because he won't give up on you.....I discovered I had hepatitis B in 4th year of my medical school after I went for medical check up conducted by university, I was really down when I discovered this but the word of God picked me up and knew that I was a child of God and knew that it is the will of God to heal me,I held on to his word,it became my food everyday and today i'm healed me....It is my prayer for you reading that you get healed.
Thank you. I appreciate you and wish you well.
Amen🙏🙏🙏
Can you please explain Hep C easily for me to understand it? Thank you
I lost a friend 2 years ago from this. 52 years young. It still tears me up…
I’m sorry about your momma ❤️
I’m sorry to hear about your friend.❤️ it’s such a young age to go. My mom was 54. I know it’s hard to deal with. I still have my moments to this day but we have to take it day by day. It never gets easier. We just learn to deal with it. Sending you hugs and lots of love❤️
Much blessings to you and I hope you are doing well!! Thank you for being honest about your life!!!I almost lost my son to C but thank God he survived and is going through his journey. Please continue your education and keep my son in your prayers as u will b in mine. I just subscribe to your channel!!
Thank you so much. I'm so happy your son is doing better. It's gonna be a long journey but I'm happy for you and your family that he made it. I will keep you all in my prayers. Many blessings to you all❤️
First and foremost you are a brave strong and beautiful woman inside and out. I am a 35-year-old female diagnosed at the age of 30 with cirrhosis, as well had the paracentesis with 6 L taken from my abdomen and I wanted to thank you for your information as well as your bravery to help and educate individuals that suffer from this growing problem as well as but you know that six months before I was admitted to the hospital where I was for 8 1/2 months my mother had also passed from cirrhosis which led me to believe there was more than I realized when it comes to genetic addiction. In fact genetic addiction is and has been proven to be at our age of diagnosis very common unfortunately it is not spoken about and brushed under the rug like most addiction related diseases and unfortunately people that did not choose to have the genetic make up that already sets you up for a loss especially as you stated not being a heavy drinker drug use etc. I did the exact same with my abdomen started growing I thought possibly being pregnant even though I had not been intimate with somebody in years I still was so convinced that there was some thing that I did wrong or I was uninformed which happened to be the case. Alcoholism and genetic make up are more in common and hold hand-in-hand and so many cases especially when it comes to what you and I have. I know I’m on disability for life with no clue of my expectancy for life however I do everything I can including starting my own business to specifically create marketing or materials to educate individuals about the dangers and risks that they should as parents inform their children and anybody who could be a possible victim of genetic addiction leading to something as cirrhosis has led to both of us I am sorry for your mothers loss I truly am your beautiful woman and I have to thank you so much for your well and strength to empower me to contribute to a Long happy healthy life God bless you.
I appreciate you and your kind words. Theres so much that I still don't know about cirrhosis so thank you for giving me more insight and thank you for your work in educating others about the genetic make up as well. We all can learn a lot from each other. Are you currently seeing a specialist? I have to see one every 6 months from now on. I'm glad you were able to find out that it was cirrhosis before it was too late. Thank you for sharing your story. My condolences to you and your family for your mom's passing as well. Please keep me updated. Many blessings to you❤️
@@AngelMarieZamiri Your response made my day but mostly someone that actually responded to ME! I say that with disappointment I’ve come to be accustomed to due to the b.s stereotype & stigma cirrhosis & addiction in general carries. The brushed under the rug, coward like ignorance in which people who know nothing or choose to follow what others have to say or how they have personally been affected by addiction blind them from the main & most important factor.
THIS IS NOT WHAT WE WANT FOR OUR LIFE- ADDICTION IS NOT A CHOICE- ADDICTION IS A DISEASE-
-Ignorance is bliss- & that saying has been around a long time for a reason, however with cirrhosis what people don’t know about liver disease is that it can also be caused by genetic digestive disorders, chronic viral hepatitis, fat buildup in the liver, inherited sugar metabolism & of course the large consumption of alcohol is & seems to be where people stay in focus.
Yes, I’m well aware that when you play with fire you get burned when you eat McDonald’s breakfast lunch & dinner you’re most likely gonna pack on a couple extra LB‘s but what if anything would like to bring to light if I may is that it’s been proven that fatty liver disease & cirrhosis of anyone who has close relatives or parents that also, even if they never took a drink in their life but have the genetic makeup consisting of hereditary factors are in fact up to 12 times higher to suffer the same diagnosis of cirrhosis.
My life today is one day at a time which starts the same way with a geriatric amount of vitamins that I learned while in the hospital was going to be mandatory. Lack or existence of vitamins, water intake, exercise, proper diet & ere a huge factor in why the stages of liver disease rapidly increased & if anyone can learn from what their reading is VITAMINS & WATER are your friend & be aware of your genetics. When I was finally discharged from my 9-month residency along with the information of being 30 years old & experiencing the end stages of cirrhosis, my liver has 15% remaining & functional. My team of 7 doctors is now 3 & one month away from my 36thbirthday it seems to bring a new unfortunate unwanted surprise every month it seems, the complications along with other factors including my routinely 4-month visit to my general doctor to go over blood work, talk about anything that may have changed with my anxiety & remaining depression from the trauma of losing my mother who battled hereditary alcoholism as well that I can only assume her own fathers demise & similar diagnosis was also, I am not sure if there is a link between just recently being diagnosed with graves' disease due to my hyperactive thyroid that my sister in fact also has which has now left me with having one protruding eye. bone density loss, short term memory loss & dyslexia that apparently is linked to cirrhosis, I was told the same diet along with the MINIMAL salt intake (when I got the news of the munchkin sized salt suggestion I, as per usual used my shield of sarcasm to reply jokingly " So i can't live by the sea?" ..... not funny at all BUT I DID STUMP THE DOC!) Mrs. Dash isn’t bad.... Lowered immune system, permanent disability & for the first time since 13 years old I can't work or receive a paycheck which is a whole new ballgame for me. Working 14 years in the service industry in Chicago since i graduated high school was a choice of mine that when i think back, no one looked at my lifestyle as time went on and suggested I realize the pattern in my family history, the overflowing recycling bins & reputation that my father gained especially with me as a party buddy. Denial of the fact that genetic addiction leading to many health problems & risks of passing something awful to your children is not right, but I can see why some if not most people don’t get excited about knowing their own frightening possible reality, let alone telling their children about the cruel reality they might have in store.
As 35-year-old women who now looks back & realizes that you can’t change anything in the past but what I can do now is hope that people like you & I can do our part in telling the truth about how & what our diagnosis came to be & what is as survivors who go to battle each day can do to help & put the facts out there without any embarrassment let alone shame.
I wasn't not to this day invincible, I should have done things as simple as drinking more water, ask about my family history or even opened my eyes to see what was happening around me from my first toast New Year’s Eve at the age of 12 thinking to myself “my parents are doing it..., So, it’s ok!” Popping a vitamin once a day, watching what I was eating… the list for all of us to have made changes in our lives is not a secret, but I do hope that if this you're reading this you can at least know that if you're living your life with cirrhosis or any addiction related problems you didn’t do anything wrong & you're sure as hell not alone.
@@andyh820❤❤❤
I was diagnosed November 2021. Its taken a toll. I don't have good treatment or doctors in Arizona. Thank you for being open to share your experiences. It really helps to know I'm not making these symptoms up.
P.s this is the most informative straight forward story I have ever seen, and I appreciate it so much. I don’t know how you are doing now, but I hope better! And I hope god is blessing you in many ways. ❤️
Thank you so much. That makes me happy to hear. 🥰 I’m doing well now. Everything is under control. I just need to keep up with my follow up appointments to make sure it’s not getting worse.
Glad to see you’re still doing well. This video was very informative.
Strong woman! God bless you. You got this babe!
Thank you ❤️
I hope everything works out for you. Nice of you to share your experience.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you.
God bless you sweetie!! I was diagnosed with cirrhosis early 2017. I had all the same issues plus many more. My MELD score was 38 and on August 1st 2017 was told that I only had roughly 2 months to live without a transplant. By the grace of God and organ donation I received my second chance at life September 3rd, 2017!! Sending love and prayers to you from Ohio!!! 💚♻️💚♻️💚
Oh wow!!! I can't even imagine how scared you felt. I'm so happy you were able to get your transplant. ❤️
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@@AngelMarieZamiri I am keeping you in my prayers sweetie!!! 🙏 🙏 I know how awful and terrifying this all is. If you ever need to talk or have questions feel free to contact me on here or IG. Us liver warriors stick together!!! 💚💚💚
@@ronniebattle1310 thank you. I will watch the videos❤️
@@heathergross2238 Thank you. I sure will. I appreciate you💚
I was diagnosed with HepC 20 years ago and subsequent cirrhosis. I acquired this through a blood transfusion in 1982. I was told at the time that there was no treatment that would suit me and I would probably need a transplant within 10 years. However, within 5 years I was one of the first people in the UK to have a new treatment called Harvoni and it worked. I still have cirrhosis but it has slowed this down. I see a specialist every 6 months and have blood tests and an ultrasound and so far I have had satisfactory results. My admiration goes out to you for being so honest and public about you’re diagnosis The discrimination from medical professionals and the public is very noticeable. Take care and I pray that you live a long and happy life
Wow! Your story sounds almost exactly like mine. Although, I wasn't told about any treatment. Then again, you're in the UK and things are different than here in the states. I'm happy you were able to cure the hep. SO looks like we'll be doing the same thing from now on, seeing providers every 6 months, ultrasounds, bloodwork, etc. You take care as well. Hopefully I'll be able to visit the UK in the future. It's somewhere I've wanted to travel to.❤️
@@AngelMarieZamiriif you do come over maybe we could meet up.
@@angieah7831 I would love that 🥰
Hello Angie, exactly like you. Got Hep C, subsequent Cirrhosis treated with Harvoni, got rid of the Hep. That was sixteen years ago, Just recently had an Ultra Sound and a bunch of Blood work done they both showed nothing. Not sure what that means. I am remaining hopeful.
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God Bless you! Praying for you! ❤
Thank you ❤️
This highlights how crucial of a role each internal organ plays in health. Sorry for the loss of your mom and what you have dealt with with the cirrhosis. This video will help other people. You look good now.
3 liters, you must've felt so relieved! Thank you for sharing your story.
what about 20mliters as seen on here !
the body is still not fully understood. plus alcohol is poison. nobody needs alcohol. some race of people are prone to liver problems. stay strong. miracles happen everyday.
That's kinda racist but ok
Alcohol is poison, thing is I’m on the waiting list as I write for a 3rd transplant without ever messing with that poison.
I have never had alcohol can you explain that?
@@iSheree I don't know bud go Google it for all I care pfft
@@iSheree start by googling NAFLD
You are so brave for coming forward. It sounds as if nature dealt you a bad hand from the get go, however, you certainly have the intelligence and integrity to overcome. God Bless you and your family.
Thank you for your kind words. I hope I can overcome it🤞
God bless you. You are so strong. I am praying you get healed
Thank you so much. I appreciate you❤️
My dad was alcoholic and died from cirrhosis of the liver. I quit drinking at 42 when my doctor said I had swelling of the liver. But nothing near as bad as your case. Thank goodness I quit drinking. It’s a terrible disease
I'm so sorry your father passed due to cirrhosis. Thank goodness you stopped drinking as it can cause it to get worse.
Quitting drinking isn't the only problem
@@toma.6942 how do you mean?I'm dealing with a sister no liver she has lived now 2 years no liver...
@@gloperez8741 that's good to hear. But a lot of people don't understand that the person has to live with the guilt. I wasn't a drinker. But I know what it's like living with what you done to yourself. That's not a life I want to live. Especially all alone. Everyday reminded of Drs appointments and getting older. Severe depression.
@@gloperez8741 You can't live with no liver.
You can actually develop cirrhosis of the liver from many things. They asked you about Drugs and Alcohol because those have the hardest effect on a person's liver over all. Chronic consumption of Alcohol breaks down the liver causing a release in liver enzymes, but drugs happen to be the hardest. The hardest drug on the liver happens to be Tylenol as it can destroy your liver in up to 3 days.
Next up is sugar, carbs and frutose can really damage the liver. Viruses and obesity are pretty common as well. I'm so sorry to hear this. Wishing you nothing but the best.
Thank you so much for this info. There's a lot I still don't know about this and what makes it worse or better. I appreciate this info.
And long term medicine for other conditions, and gastric sleeve surgery. You need to join a support group online.❤️ We offer a safe place to discuss symptoms and problems.
The body needs carbohydrates to function. It's the refined carbs that are poison.
If what you say about Tylenol.....why is it legal??
@@AngelMarieZamiriare you ok now?
Sending you love and support. Life is such a trip. Only the best to you!
Thank you so much. I appreciate you.
This women is physically attractive. It’s a shame that she has these health problems. I’m glad she shared her story.
I pray for your complete recovery Miss🙏💯
thank you so much
Hello: I am 74, diagnosed 16 months ago with non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis stage 4. Never used drugs or alcohol. I have experienced many of the same treatments and drug therapies you have. We keep on fighting and encouraging all of us who suffer. 🙏 for you! ❤❤😊😊
I wish I looked like you! Thank you for sharing this video.
Brave and beautiful. I’m just now going through this and it’s a scary feeling because never give up live life love respect
Thank you for speaking about your cirrhosis. I have had cirrhosis since 2012. You know, it can really tire you out! I hope you are feeling good in 2022! I hope to get some beauty tips too from you. I'm 63 so, it's a little different. I just don't want to look like I'm in pain all the time- I'm not but, you know that pressure that makes breathing a pain. I hope they are taking care of you, Angel!
Do you take herbs? I have started turmeric, Liquorice root tea and ginger...and coffee to get out the fluid. If I ever have to be drained, your video has made it look safe and ok. I refused it in 2015 because, I thought it would be the beginning of the end. Stay strong. Thanks for the lift up!
It really can tire you out. A lot of times I feel drained and want to sleep all day. I am feeling much better now though. I still haven't had my dr visit to check on the state of my liver. So I'm looking forward to that and a bit terrified as well.... I love makeup lol Thank you for your comment and you stay strong as well.
You have a great attitude! You will do well!
Thank you so much ☺️
Wishing you all the very, very best xx
Thank you so much!
Hope you are continuing to do well. When you mentioned that the doctors didn’t seem to believe you when you said you didn’t use drugs or excessive alcohol, I had a similar experience. Last year I had hepatitis, elevated liver enzymes, and jaundice. The easiest diagnosis for my doctor was alcohol abuse and seemed to disbelieve me when I said otherwise. However, after a month or more of getting progressively sicker, I finally got a correct diagnosis. I had a very rare and life threatening reaction to Lipitor-which my doctor had prescribed. If you already have damage to your liver, please be very careful if a doctor wants to prescribe a statin for you.
This is great information. Thank you for sharing. I'm glad they found out exactly what was causing you to get sick. It's just sad some providers automatically think you abuse drugs or alcohol. I mean, I understand it may be true in many cases but not for everyone. Take care and again, thank you for this info. It can help a lot of people.
Can I take statin!?
Wow so informative, stay healthy gorl. U got this ✊
Thank you so much!☺️
The very best of luck . I am70 and I have just been diagnosed with stage 2 cirrhosis . You seem so young to have it . Thank you for your video . I found it very helpful . Let us know how you get on .
I hope you’re doing well. Please keep me updated on your progress. Thank you so much for your support.
I'm so sorry you have this problem, I have the same thing. I've had it now for 7yrs.
Now. My abdomen still swells, and everytime it happens its worse than the time before. This last time I swelled up it stretched my skin, it made its own stretched marks. But you really need to be careful about what you eat, I learned the hard way. The foods I pay attention to is salt. Mexican foods have alot of sodium. I wish you well, and may God Bless you.
The swelling is horrible and super painful... I had to change the way I was eating and calculate all the salt I was consuming. It's super hard but worth it. I wish you all the best ❤️
I wish u full recovery god bless you 🙏🙏🙏
so sorry about your diagnosis. I wish you well.
Thank you so much. I'm doing much better now. 😊
About 40 yrs ago, my childhood friend died of liver failure when she was in her 20's. Right before Christmas she went in to the doctor with similar symptoms as yours. They told her she had the flu and go home and rest. After Christmas, she felt worse and went back. They said she had hepatitis and admitted her into the hospital. She died two weeks later from liver failure. She never knew how she got it. She was a virgin, very sheltered, and never used drugs. I feel like your doctors are failing you. Please demand that they do everything possible. Is your liver healing or will you need a transplant? God bless you. Your story really touched my heart beautiful lady.
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. It's so sad nobody actually knew what was wrong with her or tested her for hep the first time she went to the hospital...As far as right now, things are better with my liver. I mean, I'll have to continue with doctors appointments for the rest of my life but as far as right now goes, I'm doing better than I was. I'll keep updating you all. ❤️
It can also be transferred through blood. Did she have tattoos maybe? Or piercings? Unclean needles?
@lovelyj78 I got tattoos years after I was diagnosed and my mom didn’t have tattoos when I was born.
@@lovelyj78 my friend didn't have any tattoos or piercings. She was very sheltered. They tried to convince her she either got it from a salad buffet or the bleached towels at the gym. Both highly unlikely.
Hi hope you re doing ok.
I have cirrhosis also. 3 years ago. At 42 yrs old female. My ER diagnosis was a real shock. I was so sick. I sometimes still have very low energy days. But ok.am on a transplant list in case my liver one day decide to get sick again. Its scary but we get used to it. Take care xxx from France ❤❤
Hi, I hope you are well and thank you for sharing. My uncle who just turned 50 and lives with us has been going through a hard time, we noticed he hasnt been eating, having a hard time breathing and then BAM woke up one day and I noticed he was yellow all over, his skin and eyes, he didnt even notice and also has been gaining weight everywhere which is scary hence no appetite. Thank God this has scared him so bad he went into the hospital last night, they did say it is his liver and are giving him water pills but we know nothing at this point, I am so scared for him but also relieved he is in good hands and where he needs to be right now. God bless you🙏❤
@@amberlynn8591 it sounds like ascitis the water
it is a huge shock. Just seeing how your body and energy levels can change so quick... I was in shock when I got diagnosed too. So I completely understand. I'm glad you're on a transplant list just in case. Hopefully you won't need one though. You take care as well. I hope to visit France.🤞🏼
@@AngelMarieZamiri yes. Thanks. And yes let me know when you ll come to France and we ll meet up. Take care honey xxx
@@ionaworld7034 I would absolutely love that!!! I'm seriously gonna keep you in mind.
Thank you for sharing stay strong love from the UK 🇬🇧.
Thank you so much. Ahhh the UK and France, are two places I want to visit❤️❤️❤️
@@AngelMarieZamiri come here in the summer.
@@habidahfazilahmed7556 I would absolutely love to.
Stay strong and know your mother is watching over you.
Thank you so much. ❤️❤️
I’ve been diagnosed end stage cirrhosis 6 years ago. I’m 65 now and if I could live 10 years without a transplant I would be happy. I’ve rarely drank nor ever had hepatitis but change of diet and medication I felt better enough decided to find a part time job. Before my meds were adjusted correctly I have 72 liters removed in 5 months. So be diligent about taking your meds. My hep doctor thinks mine was caused by having my gall bladder removed at a very young age!
Can I ask at what age did you have your gallbladder removed? I got mine removed 3 years ago at age 22, so hearing that you may have gotten cirrhosis from gallbladder removal is a bit scary to hear.
@@saraasmr5200 I was 25
Also they had their's removed when it was full blown surgery/drain tube and week in hospital. That can cause problems with the bile duct which can then not work properly and backs up in the liver, killing it. You more than likely had day surgery removal.
@@laceybanter5937 what is day surgery?
I never knew you could get cirrhosis because of having your gall bladder removed. Theres a lot I still don't know or understand about this...and 72 liters??? I can't imagine how much pain you were in. I only had 3 liters and I would cry because I was so uncomfortable. I'm glad you're feeling better.
my heart goes out too you ❤❤ God bless very brave lady
Thank you so much.❤️
Any disease/illness is awful. I wish you the best and will pray for your better health
Thank you so much!
Good video. Thank you.
Your makeup is on point.
Thank you so much.😊
God Bless you and good luck.
I also have cirrhosis, mine is non alcohol. Mine is due TO PCOS which is poly cystic ovarian syndrome. I understand what you are saying about the swelling and not be able to breathe. I also understand about the judging looks and the questions. I pray that your treatment works for you. God bless.
How are you doing with your cirrhosis? I hope you're doing well.
hello can you please tell the medicine and preventive measure ??
Thanks for uploading this informative video
You're welcome. I'll be uploading an update very soon.
My dad was an alcoholic, he was diagnosed with cirrhosis, his kidneys failed. He passed away, 4-5 years after the diagnosis.
I'm so sorry to hear this.❤️
My Uncle was diagnosed with Cirrhosis and Hep C 30 years ago he is now 65 years old. Same liver no transplant but he STOPPED DRINKING COMPLETELY and eats healthier and lots of Coffee it's amazing for the liver. Also try and exercise. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.
Really? That's amazing.
This is amazing!!! I was never a big drinker but of course I stopped when I was diagnosed too. I am making better choices with my food and I'm using my peloton . Thank you for sharing this info. and I had no clue coffee was good for the liver.
@@AngelMarieZamiri also going very low carb is amazi for the liver...no sugars! :)
@@AngelMarieZamiri Yes i know if you google any Cirrhosis Diet it's says to drink 3-5 cups of Coffee per day. It's prevents further inflammation, helps lower your liver enzymes and is a liver protectant as well. Also good for you on your changes. Keep it up!! :)
@@lightningjelly I may now have to become a coffee drinker lol
I have this I have had fluid dried so many times and had it all over my body lost my hair and was told to change my diet and my lifestyle drank alcohol at times and stopped because I was told I had to have a liver transplant I have to take multiple tablets and can also have some side effects from them it's so hard to manage very tired alone..stick with your medication and diet and exercise iv been told my liver is starting to recover I still have to take the medication and go to check ups I'm very thankful for my liver giving its self a chance I have to still have mri and ultrasound plus bloods taken weekly good luck on your recovery
Thank you so much. I was losing my hair too but I didn't know it could have been from the cirrhosis. That's interesting. Did your doctors tell you specific foods to stay away from other than salt? Please don't feel alone. DM me if you want. I felt so depressed too and it's not a good feeling to feel alone on top of that....I'm happy to hear your liver is recovering. That's amazing! We're in the same boat though with the blood work and dr visits and mri's etc.... Good luck to you and keep me updated and dm me if you want to. I don't want you feeling alone.
My a mother was just diagnosed with non alcoholic induced cirrhosis of the liver... It's from food, medication and some lifestyle. She's never done drugs, drank and had hepC. I prayer for you and for continuing health.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Its such a scary thing. Prayers to you, your mom and your family. Be there for her especially emotionally. I’m so thankful for my husband, our boys and the rest of my family for being so supportive. Keep me updated please. Wishing you all the best.
@@AngelMarieZamiri thank you for the wishes. Its been a struggle for the cirrhosis has cause liver cancer and other issues and unfortunately, she is not eligible for a transplant or surgery so it's just a waiting game of when the liver gives out... We are giving at most 5 years. It's so hard to be strong but I am trying. I wish you all the best and I thank you for sharing such a personal journey.
@@wendyconnair7782 this is heartbreaking to hear. I’m so sorry. Trying to see the positive, at least you all know about how much time you have with her, and you never know it could be longer…I lost my mom 4 years ago from similar issues and it was so sudden. She went to the hospital (which was pretty normal for her) and this time they said this is it and she passed the next morning. So we didn’t know how much time we had left and it was really hard on my sisters and I.
@@wendyconnair7782 so please take all this time you do have with her and cherish it ❤️❤️❤️
Keto diet is suppose to very beneficial, I’ve got cirrhosis and am now changing my diet, hope it helps🙏
@Angel Marie Zamiri Hi Angel! I'm sorry to hear about all the health problems you are having. I sure hope you are able to get through it. 🙏 I do have a question. I wanted to know if during this time, if at night, you were experiencing sleep apnea, or a tightening feeling in your mid-section? Like a squeezing feeling, than a gasping of air when it happens? I will wait for a reply and please take care and God bless you.🙏
Thank you so much. I did not have sleep apnea. I only felt like it was hard for me to get comfortable to fall asleep due to the swelling. I did have a lot of pain in my stomach though.
@Angel Marie Thank you for getting back to me! I was feeling the feelings i had described to you, but they have since, disappeared! Thank God for that!🙏 I sure hope you are feeling better these day Angel Marie! ( i will continue to follow your progress.🙂) God bless!🙏
You’re welcome. I’m glad you don’t feel like that anymore. Thank God
My husband had 11 liters taken out once, it is crazy! I hope you start doing well soon!
omg!! He must have felt so uncomfortable and in pain. I hope he's doing well, and thank you so much. I'm doing much better.
@@AngelMarieZamiri when you first started entering the first stages of cirrhosis did you also feeling shortness of breath and like random dizzy spells ?
I have liver cirrosis 3 years after removing my gall bladder. I had a stroke and found out that there was liver cirrosis as well. Now I am much better and conscious of what I eat. I do 30min of light exercise daily.
I'm so glad you're doing better and watching what you eat and exercising. Now that I'm better I haven't kept up with eating and exercising .
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Stay positive..Thanks. for sharing you are beautiful..
Thank you so much.❤️
I had covid/pneumonia and was taking remdesiver, which is known to damage liver. My liver count was starting to get bad on last day of treatment but doc said not to worry and it would resolve on its own. Now I'm home and my belly is so swelled..especially on upper abdomen where it never swells. I constantly feel like I have heartburn too. It's uncomfortable especially laying on belly. I feel breathless, but idk if it's normal because I'm still recovering from pneumonia. Idk where I'm going with this, but I was wondering did you have any jaundice along with swelling? I just don't know if I need to see a doctor just for swelling.
Oh wow! I’m sorry you’re going through this. I can only speak on my experience and I had to get the fluids drained because my belly was so swollen. But I’m not sure if yours could be caused by pneumonia /covid. I wish you all the best. Keep me updated.
Jaundice is a sign of liver failure. Go to your doctor or hospital and let them know.
I had COVID also and because my liver was compromised it hit there the most, I also had pneumonia. I couldn't breathe, I was so tired, I could sleep for 12 hours be up just a little bit and had to lay down. Go to the hospital! They admitted me and that is when they found out that my liver had suffered because of COVID. Get it checked out!
I have to go see the doctor because I too was prescribed Amoxicillin with Clavulanate (I see many reports of this Antibiotics causing Liver Problems like DILI) to treat appendicitis and pneumonia bacteria that was forming in my lungs.
The Antibiotic took care of my illnesses, but now I have a semi throbbing sensation on my upper right area for like 6 months and also they told me I had a NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER.
I have never taken antibiotics in my life and I have never had any throbbing pain on my upper right side discomfort.
No, it’s not normal. Make your doctor do a cat scan, there is something wrong, and fatty liver turns into cirrhosis, I’ve just been diagnosed and I’m listening to different doctors on utube, you have to be aggressive yourself, it’s the squeaky wheel that gets oiled🙏
Diagnosed 4 weeks ago at age 66. I had no problrm quitting anything
I'm sorry you and anyone else that is going through this or any other illness ,Please remember God and Lord Jesus Christ is with you at all times,I was a drug used and alcoholic when I was 16 and quit at almost 19 and went back drinking at 25 and started using in my 30s and now I'm over 11years clean and sober.God has helped me so much,Truthfully i been sober longer than 11 and I cold turkey that,but anyway I didn't get Hepatitis or any illnesses and I am very thankful and I'm still going through rehab,God and the Lord helped me cause without em I would not of got through it or be here today.I will keep you in prayers,God Bless You and your family an friends an all.love,huggs,and the sweetest blessings an more 💜💙
Thank you so much. I really appreciate you. I'm happy you got sober and have been for a long time now. Thats awesome!!! And that you did it cold turkey. That takes a lot of determination. I'm sure it wasn't easy for you at all. Keep doing what you're doing. Blessings to you and your family.❤️❤️
@@AngelMarieZamiri God and Lord Jesus loves you so much, keep faith.Your beautiful an strong.God bless you.
God bless you
thank you. Same to you❤️
Hi, if you don’t mind me asking. What were your ALT levels when you were first diagnosed?
Would love to know as well.
I hope you get better I was just diagnosed with cirrhosis the only symptoms I had was jaundice in my eyes just a little bit
Thank you. I hope you get better too. Did the doctors let you know what stage you're in?
Thank you for sharing
You’re welcome 🙂
Due to the stigma attached, you're forced to spend an inordinate amount of time explaining the role alcohol may or may not have played in contracting this illness. You are beautiful and this adds to the allure of how this happened to you. Coming forward in this way helps others in ways you've never considered. Thank you.
Thank you so much. Those are such sweet words. ❤️
Well done for talking about it. It killed my brother. Self inflicted unfortunately.
Thank you. I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. It's a horrible thing to go through.
Hi beautiful !
Can you make a video where you talk more about how much you drank and for how long ?
I am at 2 or 3 bottles of wine a day for more than 3 years .I am working a regular job .
I drink since I am 25 I am 35 now .
I don’t feel sick but I put on a lot of weight around 40 pounds and my depression and anxiety are out of control .
My husband and son don’t notice ( at least I think so ) but now I start drinking at work and this is extremely unacceptable.
Did you get help and how ?
Thank you so much for sharing your are a beauty and very brave .
Sorry my English is not on point
😘
Hello. I actually don't drink at all. I used to have a few drinks while going out before I was diagnosed with cirrhosis. But my diagnosis wasn't due to drinking. It was due to contracting hepatitis when I was born. I'm sorry you're going through depression and anxiety which is causing you to drink. If you need to talk you can dm me. I pray you overcome this not only for yourself but for your family as well. I'm sure if they haven't noticed now, they will with time and I know they want you to be happy and healthy.
J.Z you are a beautiful person! Life is hard and we need help. I am here if you ever need to talk? ❤️
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that maybe hypnosis can help you with your addiction. I am now 18 days without a cigarette or alcohol by listening to Joseph Clough. A UA-camr. Look up sleep hypnosis for addiction, 4 hours, black screen. It took away my cravings the next day. I listen to it almost everyday but sometimes I don’t. I was addicted for 40 years. I am 55 years old.
I almost died of ALF myself though and i was told i had fibrosis and that was 4 years ago and ive been told my numbers are back to normal.
omg!!! this is crazy...I'm go happy you're doing well now.
@@AngelMarieZamiri Thank you :)
Did you experience extreme exhaustion, and / or inability to keep food down? Hope you're doing well!
Extreme exhaustion yes, but I could keep food down.
ua-cam.com/video/RR4AtDF8bg0/v-deo.html
do you know what type of cirrhosis there are? Also how have you been dealing with it?
Prayers an blessings
thank you so much.❤️
Thanks for sharing your story , but I have a question? You were let known of hepatitis C when you were younger in 2001, but after knowing of hepatitis in your medical history didn’t you go to do physicals at a doctor office where they draw blood and lab work shows if any levels are high or too low in regards to the liver and kidneys. Just asking cause I have this issue and was concerned if suddenly I’m going to get a liver issue , but also it’s been years since I go to a doctor for anything…. Hope you the best and prayers too
Fatty liver is number one cause of cirrhosis, don’t mess around, you have to be aggressive and watch docs on utube, keto diet is great place to start🙏
You're welcome. I'm sure I had regular doctor visits after where blood was drawn but I don't know why it wasn't brought to my attention if a doctor noticed my levels were high. That's a good question.
I definitely have to watch what I eat. I went back to eating how I used to after the swelling went away and hep was cleared, not realizing I should continue to eat right.
I hope you’re doing better❤️
Thank you so much. I'm doing much better. Posting an update soon.
My younger sister went it also but unfortunately she lost her battle because of no treatment. I’m glad you are getting treatment hon ❤️
@@conniebaker1958 I’m so sorry to hear this. I can’t imagine how she, you and your family felt and dealt with it. My condolences to you and your family💐❤️
It was the last couple months of her life. Ty hon praise Jesus for getting us thru it. I miss her so much
I love how Doctors whine because we don't trust them to do more than sell pills.
I will pray for you🙏
Thank you. I appreciate you.
@@AngelMarieZamiri I'll keep u in my thoughts & prayers always 💞
Fascinating Story on how you got It, and thank you for sharing...my friend was a HEAVY drinker from the time he got up till he went to bed....VODKA. he noticed a large painful lump on his right abdomen. So he got Norco for the pain...which include large amounts af Acetaminophen aka Tylenol...hard on the liver. He stopped cold turkey...went into full blown Delierum Tremons....he can never drink again. He started taking milk thistle OTC in the vitiman isle and TRUTHFULLY that lump (dead spot of his liver) drastically went down in size...most Allopathic Physicians will say it does nothing....but it DOES help heal somewhat....have you ever tried Milk Thistle?
wow. that's interesting to hear. My doctor told me not to take milk thistle. He said it doesn't work. So I never did.🤷🏼♀️🤔I'm glad it helped your friend.
@AngelMarieZamiri LOTS of natural remedies DO WORK!!!! Would I Only use Eastern medicine? No...antibiotics are essential in many types of bacterial infections...but yes, many natural means DO WORK!!!!!!
i had a blackout last night. Went to the hospital and was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. Cried the whole day. 27 with cirrhosis. I feel broken
I’m so sorry… I completely understand what you mean. I felt that way too. Did they tell you how bad it is? You can still live a great long life and not need a transplant. I’m sure you’ll have to cut out alcohol (if you drink) and maybe change your diet, but please don’t feel alone. Ask lots of questions to your providers and you have my support too. Don’t feel alone.
@@AngelMarieZamiri alcohol
Get to hospital immediately. I coded three times. Been a 2 yrs. Feeling good
I had transplant 10 months ago my gp knew for 2 years that I had somthing rong my billyruben was very higefor 1 year 70 to 110 but I did not have other problems became very ill over 2 months brought myself to a and e I never drank was not over weight did not smoke 10 months in hospital going through all the trements now I am well and thank 🙏 for doner families for saving life's good luck with your junery
I'm so happy you're doing much better and that you found a donor. Many people can be on the waiting list for a long time.
How long did you have the ascites before it got too uncomfortable? And you went to the ER
And how are you now? I hope better!
So sorry to hear this... are you ok now? Any you worked at a hard job like Amazon while not being 100%... that sounds very tough.
Thank you. It was an easy job but just being on my feet the whole time kinda sucked and the hours were horrible but I only stayed there for a month or so because I got hired at another job with a great schedule.
Thank you so much for sharing! You can try dry fasting
hi sorry for you, could you please tell me what is the Liver vitamin that you take and how often do you need to have the fluid draining procedure
thank you. I don't take liver vitamins. I took a prescription called sofosbuvir for about 6 months. I only had the fluid drained once.
There's a liver disease called Alpha 1 that causes cirrhosis. It runs on my brother in laws side of the family.
Wow. I've never heard of that either. When I first found out I thought it was just through alcohol and sharing needles etc.... I never knew you could get it from anything other than that. I have a lot to learn... and what's horrible is when I was diagnosed with cirrhosis and went to the hospital every doctor and nurse who came to my room to ask question or get information made me feel like I was an alcoholic and was lying to them...after telling them I don't do drugs nor do I drink a lot. I told them I drink socially and they still tried to get me to admit I was an alcoholic and that was so upsetting.
I was diagnosed with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in 2017. I found out last week that I have stage 4 cirrhosis. I don’t drink or do drugs or have hep C. My liver problems are solely caused by A1AD. There’s very little awareness of this disease…even in the medical community.
How did you hear about it, if you don’t mind me asking.
Kristen McAlester, my SIL didn't find out she had the anti trypsin issue until she developed lung cancer from it. She passed in Jan 2022 sadly and never received any treatment for the deficiency. I cannot recall what it is but there is something they can give you to help prevent the secondary damage to the lungs. Not sure there is any help for the misshapen proteins that build up in the liver. It's rare but seem like everyone should routinely be tested for this disorder in infancy.
My husband went from 120 Gamma GT to 69!
We started with iodine drops (lugol’s) and after 2 weeks of severe herxheimer (sleepy during day time) a huge drop in Gamma GT
wow!!! how is he doing now? I hope he's well.
@@AngelMarieZamiri he is doing great and looks amazing. Tomorrow he is going sailing. His doctor said he is in remission 😀 we feel blessed
That's wonderful news. I'm happy to hear.
Stay strong 💪
Was it ever recommended to stop alcohol altogether? Hope your feeling well💗
Yes it was. My Dr. said I can’t have any alcohol whatsoever even though my cirrhosis isn’t due to alcohol abuse. It may be different for everyone based on how much damage has already been done to the liver.
Thank God it isn't cancer! You can still have a transplant, if necessary? My husband of 32 years had ur exact symptoms and it took them forever to diagnose it. They did 13 liver biopsies and I'm convinced those started his downward spiral. He was so much worse after that and never made it to any chemo. Before they do any biopsy...read up on EVERYTHING that you can and fully vet ur physicians! You and your family are in my prayers...God bless
I'm sorry to hear about your husband. 13 biopsies? 😳wow. I can't even imagine...I'll make sure to do research on all options if I get to that point where I need a transplant. So far everything is good. I just hope it stays that way.
Most hospitals will not do a transplant if a person is actively drinking. Most require at least 6 months sobriety before you can even b put on a list
Very true. When I was diagnosed the first thing my dr said is that I may very well need a transplant and if they find any alcohol in my system they will not treat me anymore. Thank goodness I don’t drink.
@@AngelMarieZamiri Thank you for sharing your life. You deserve only the best! As my mom always said: this too shall pass
Thank you so much ❤️ I appreciate you.
I find this disturbing and fascinating. I can't imagine what this would be like
It was a huge shock when I found out but now I'm doing what the doctors tell me and I've been doing better.
GOD BLESS YOU !
I had a cousin who had
hepatitis c and took the treatment and was cured. I dont know if this will apply to you, but maybe ask your physician about the possible cure. 🙏💐🙏
I’m glad your cousin was cured ❤️ ☺️ I posted an updated video about the medication I was talking for the hep. I’m waiting on my provider to call me with the results🤞
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Your case of cirrhosis of the liver is unusual, since most but not all cases of cirrhosis of the liver are alcohol related. I also know what it is like to have a medical doctor ask me if I consume alcoholic beverages and answering no I do not consume alcoholic beverages. I once went to the Emergency Room with severe abdominal pain and I was diagnosed as having Acute Pancreatitis. Most cases of Acute Pancreatitis are alcohol related, but some are not. I was asked that question by the medical doctor. Eventually it was suspected that one of my blood pressure medications had triggered the Acute Pancreatitis. I was changed to another blood pressure medication and since then Acute Pancreatitis has not occurred again.
I'm glad they were able to find the cause and not misdiagnose you. I just wish the medical staff would understand not everyone drinks alcohol and that there may be other issues causing your symptoms... Wishing you all the best.
Yall put too much thought into what people think. Who cares if you drink or not? You're still sick, and they will still treat you.
I have the same symptoms and im not alcoholic this is so strange , i hooe you doing well i noticed your last video upload was 7 months ago , please give us update.
Thank you for your comment. I’m doing well. I hope you are too. I just had my final lab work done. Just waiting for my dr to call with the results and I will do an update. Hopefully by next week.
@@AngelMarieZamiri do you feel full instantly after one meal?
Not anymore but I used to feel full all the time.,I thought I was just bloated them found out it was fluid build up
@@AngelMarieZamiri outside of medical treatment, do you use any alternative treatments to get rid of ascites?
The only thing I did to get rid of the ascities was have paracentesis and after that I was prescribed lasix. There are over the counter water pills but I noticed those didn’t work for me. The prescribed ones (40mg) worked very well
I contracted Hep C through a blood transfusion as well back in 1978 there was no screening for Hep C found out in 1997 during a pregnancy test in the hospital I had Hep C . My daughter did not contract it thank God, I was cured of Hep C through new treatments . In 2021 found out I had liver cancer but caught early so I was blessed to not get further treatments. I’m careful of what I put into my body and get checked every 6 months through MRI’s and endoscopy.
omg that's the same situation that happened to me. How crazy right?! I'm so happy you were cured of hep C and cancer... So we're on the same boat cause I was told I would have to get checked every 6 months as well. Wishing you the best.
@@AngelMarieZamiri oh wow wish you the best as well I have a mri coming up in July for my liver to make sure there is no tumors… keep me in prayer 🙏🏻.
I definitely will keep you in my prayers. Keep me updated. Let me know how it turns out.
@@AngelMarieZamiri I will please keep in touch as well . Aloha 🌺
What scan found out that you have liver cancer? ......will a ct scan definitely find if theres a cancer in liver?
I think I might have this. But no belly swelling.. just eye lid swelling, dizziness, and headaches. And this weird achy feeling in the right side under my ribs.
Try to get it checked out by a doctor to make sure. Keep me updated.💕
Have you been tested for Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
It is a genetic disorder. It’s directly passed down from one or both of your parents. I was diagnosed with it in 2018. Please please get tested for it if you haven’t already. There’s a great possibility you could have it.
That's interesting to know. I haven't heard of that. I'll have to ask my dr about that on Tuesday. Thank you for the info.
Children, don't drink..very common for women to end up like this..thank yourself and your up bringing..
Do you mean I did this to myself because I drank too much?
I lost my partner to this a few days ago! I loved her so much and it hurts, my heart aches but I know my baby girl is not in pain anymore. I could not stop her drinking alcohol! I keep wondering could I have done more 😢
I'm so sorry to hear this. Nobody should go through this. How long did she have cirrhosis before passing? I know of someone who was diagnosed yet still kept drinking.
Can you please provide an update please
Hey darling! I just found this video and wanted to check in and see how you were doing? Hope you’re doing ok! Sending love and warmth your way ❤
Thank you so much. I'm doing great! Everything is under control now. Thank goodness.
I cried when I saw this because I used to be an alcoholic and by all means I should have gotten cirrhosis, but I didn’t and seeing someone who didn’t abuse their body and didn’t deserve it. I guess that’s why it makes me sad.We all love you girl and rooting for you!!
That’s great Angel. I’m glad to hear you’re doing well!!
Awww don't cry... who knows why these things happen. I'm glad you're good and it didn't get this bad for you. 🥰
I’m just so glad that you’re OK Angel…you honestly seem like a really sweet girl and I wish the best for you!! 😘
You ever tried Milk Thistle?
Do you still have the issue? I have that same issue just seeing how I can make my life better any information is much appreciated
I do. I'm doing much better now. I feel back to normal. I just have regular checkups from now on.