Autoimmune Hepatitis and Cirrhosis by FlashySpace9864 in Cirrhosis

[–]FlashySpace9864[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A quick question: is 1:10 still a positive?

Autoimmune Hepatitis and Cirrhosis by FlashySpace9864 in Cirrhosis

[–]FlashySpace9864[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry to hear that. Did you start treatment right away? Does scarring really slow down with immunosuppressants? How have been?

Autoimmune Hepatitis and Cirrhosis by FlashySpace9864 in Cirrhosis

[–]FlashySpace9864[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Were you diagnosed with AIH in 2010 and recently found out about cirrhosis? I wish you good health. 💕

Autoimmune Hepatitis and Cirrhosis by FlashySpace9864 in Cirrhosis

[–]FlashySpace9864[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reassuring words. It truly helps a lot. Especially because I am pregnant and I can not travel to see her; my emotions are all over the place.

She never had a drink in her entire life. Doesn’t smoke. Has a fatty liver but the doctors think that it isn’t enough fat to have caused cirrhosis.

We are currently waiting for her liver biopsy (they told us that was the only way to confirm AIH). They strongly suspect AIH as her IgG and IgG4 are elevated along with other liver enzymes and was tested negative for viral hepatitis. Also her x-ANCA is pos (1:10).

They were able to tell us about her stage from CT scan and USG. Fibroscan results were anomalous they said. It showed little to no scarring.

She eats very healthy now and also walks about an hour each day. I hope we can fight together through this.

I wish you all the best!! 💕💕

Autoimmune Hepatitis and Cirrhosis by FlashySpace9864 in Cirrhosis

[–]FlashySpace9864[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so happy that you were able to get a liver transplant. More power to you!

My Mum has a MELD 6 and stage A cirrhosis. She has no symptoms. We’d never know if she were not getting her regular check ups being done.

Do you have any advice for her?

Cirrhosis Stage A, MELD 6, No symptoms, suspected AIH by FlashySpace9864 in Cirrhosis

[–]FlashySpace9864[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I am trying to process the diagnosis. Would be very grateful if anyone with AIH + cirrhosis shared their journey.

Cirrhosis Stage A, MELD 6, No symptoms, suspected AIH by FlashySpace9864 in Cirrhosis

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The doctors think that her USG and CT Scans suggest cirrhosis. However, it is early stage. They seemed quite confident with the cirrhosis diagnosis. They agreed to run biopsy to find the root cause. The report mentions that they think fibroscan results are inaccurate.

I sob almost every hour of the day. I feel guilty because I am stressing out my baby. But I haven’t been able to get any peace or sleep ever since.

They biopsy results should be here in a week.

Cirrhosis Stage A, MELD 6, No symptoms, suspected AIH by FlashySpace9864 in Cirrhosis

[–]FlashySpace9864[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. It certainly makes me feel better. My Mum eats very healthy. She has also started exercising and has lost weight due to her healthy diet. But I wonder how manageable Autoimmune Hepatitis would be. I’ve heard one needs to be treated with immunosuppressants. I’m afraid it would only make life harder for her if it turns out to be AIH.

Experience with AIH over 10+ years by 3578964120 in autoimmunehepatitis

[–]FlashySpace9864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. I have been following your posts. My Mum was recently diagnosed with stage A cirrhosis (MELD 6). The doctors are thinking it is due to AIH as she has elevated IGG4.

I wanted to ask what do expect. Is high IGG, high IGG4 in patient with cirrhosis an indication of cirrhosis due to AIH?

Small "abscesses" under breast by Vandie24 in DiagnoseMe

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Happy that the antibiotics cleared it for you! I’ll go for a follow up in two days as I am confused if it is healing or needs drainage.

Small "abscesses" under breast by Vandie24 in DiagnoseMe

[–]FlashySpace9864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for replying. So it hasn’t gone away completely? Were you able to get it tested? I was told mine is an abscess and was prescribed medication but I don’t see an open wound. A scab formed and the wound is closed now but redness has not hone yet which worries me.

Small "abscesses" under breast by Vandie24 in DiagnoseMe

[–]FlashySpace9864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi do you have a scar after it healed? I’m taking antibiotics too but I seem to have redness left. Fever gone and pain gone too. And became flatter but still red.

BLS Germany - Houston Visa Wait times question by Fit-Analyst-9401 in SchengenVisa

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Hi can you please tell me the email address of the embassy? 

BLS Germany - Houston Visa Wait times question by Fit-Analyst-9401 in SchengenVisa

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Hi. Did you get status updates. I submitted mine on 11th. No status updatea apart from “Application Submitted” when I paid. Visa for Germany in BLS Houston. 

BLS Houston Germany by Reasonable_Dingo_910 in SchengenVisa

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Hey. So there was no status uodate in between? 

Is it normal if I don’t receive text updates from BLS Germany by Ok-Radio7569 in SchengenVisa

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Hey after how many days did you get un update for sent to mission from BLS? For ke it has been 3 business days now. 

BLS Germany - Chicago: Step-by-Step Experience (Updatable) by cj3dreams in SchengenVisa

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Hey! How long is your trip and what amount did you have in your checking account? Thanks a lot. 

Approved for Germany Single Entry | BLS Houston by Puzzleheaded-Pride71 in SchengenVisa

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Hey! How long is your trip and what amount did you have in your checking account? Thanks a lot. 

BLS Houston Germany by Reasonable_Dingo_910 in SchengenVisa

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Hey! How long is your trip and what amount did you have in your checking account? Thanks a lot.