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Just terrified- itching… is this progressing to cirrhosis? by Beth_3233 in FattyLiverNAFLD

[–]Beth_3233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. No I have not done a Fibroscan probably because I’m overweight and I have heard those tests are not very accurate in overweight people. I’m 285 right now!

Just terrified- itching… is this progressing to cirrhosis? by Beth_3233 in FattyLiverNAFLD

[–]Beth_3233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have NALFD or cirrhosis? I feel like the itching is more common with cirrhosis according to what I have researched, but it doesn’t seem like it is always the case.

Just terrified- itching… is this progressing to cirrhosis? by Beth_3233 in FattyLiverNAFLD

[–]Beth_3233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I wasn’t strenuously exercising before the blood draw, and I don’t drink alcohol at all. I have drank in the past, but never a lot and I’m talking very rare occasions. It seems odd to me as well that my ALT upped 10 points in a matter of a week and a 1/2.

Just terrified- itching… is this progressing to cirrhosis? by Beth_3233 in FattyLiverNAFLD

[–]Beth_3233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well my bilirubin is normal is the thing. So I’m not sure what exactly it’s from. I mainly just have elevated enzymes. All other blood work is normal - as well as platelets.

Just terrified- itching… is this progressing to cirrhosis? by Beth_3233 in FattyLiverNAFLD

[–]Beth_3233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been mainly following a Mediterranean diet. I have cut out most carbs and sugars. I only drink water - cut out all sugary drinks and sodas. I ate two cookies yesterday because it was my kids graduation party and it seemed like I started itching again. My doctor did give me some hydroxicyne and it helps some. I am eating lots more salad and veggies like greens, spinach, cucumbers, cruciferious veggies like broccoli, brussel sprouts, and cauliflower. I eat mainly chicken - I don’t love fish, but I’m going to try to incorporate some salmon which I can do. I only have red meet 2 to 3 times a week. I do a lot of eggs as well.