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Brother has cirrhosis
Posted on 8/17/19 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 8/17/19 at 2:56 pm
I know I’m basically a newbie here. He’s 44 and never really been a drinker. He drank in college.. and then drank a bottle of whiskey when we played golf, which was In his late 30’s. He officially hasn’t been diagnosed but with his systems and me doing a web search, I already know he’s stage 3.
So I started using a patch this past Tuesday to quit smoking. Hopefully, I can donate part of my liver... I’m probably sounding stupid here. But, just wanted to let it all out.
Has anyone else dealt with a family member, dealing with this?
So I started using a patch this past Tuesday to quit smoking. Hopefully, I can donate part of my liver... I’m probably sounding stupid here. But, just wanted to let it all out.
Has anyone else dealt with a family member, dealing with this?
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Posted on 8/17/19 at 2:58 pm to WhuckFistle
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He officially hasn’t been diagnosed but with his systems and me doing a web search, I already know he’s stage 3.
Um, yeah. He should go to a doctor. Dr. Google isn’t real. And I’m guessing you have zero medical experience.
I can promise you don’t “know” anything. You just think it.
This post was edited on 8/17/19 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 8/17/19 at 2:58 pm to WhuckFistle
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never really been a drinker.
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and then drank a bottle of whiskey when we played golf,
That doesn’t add up.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 2:58 pm to WhuckFistle
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He’s 44 and never really been a drinker
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drank a bottle of whiskey when we played golf
Lol
Posted on 8/17/19 at 2:59 pm to WhuckFistle
Naw main, sorry to hear.
Good luck.
I hope (for his sake) that he’s stopped drinking forever.
Good luck.
I hope (for his sake) that he’s stopped drinking forever.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 2:59 pm to WhuckFistle
Sounds like this story is lacking details. At any rate, hope he gets fast and effective treatment.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:00 pm to WhuckFistle
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He officially hasn’t been diagnosed but with his systems and me doing a web search, I already know he’s stage 3.
I’d let a Dr. make a diagnosis
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So I started using a patch this past Tuesday to quit smoking
Good luck, it’s hard but possible
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:00 pm to WhuckFistle
Alcohol isnt the only cause. Have you done genetic testing? You might be giving him a liver that's just as much at risk.
Eta: you haven't had a doctor tell you anything yet? Maybe do that first before you start planning to remove your organs.
Eta: you haven't had a doctor tell you anything yet? Maybe do that first before you start planning to remove your organs.
This post was edited on 8/17/19 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:01 pm to WhuckFistle
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Brother has cirrhosis
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He officially hasn’t been diagnosed but with his systems and me doing a web search, I already know he’s stage 3.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:01 pm to AbitaFan08
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Um, yeah. He should go to a doctor. Dr. Google isn’t real. And I’m guessing you have zero medical experience.
My thoughts exactly after reading the OP's post.
Self diagnosis over the net is not the best way to go about getting medical advice. Plus jumping to conclusions faster than a frog with its arse on fire is counterproductive.
Get your brother to see a real Dr.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:04 pm to gumbo2176
I have a cousin that doesn’t really smoke but went to the beach one day and smoke 5 packs of Marlboro reds. I googled coughing and think he has stage F lung cancer.
Anyone have any advice?
Anyone have any advice?
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:05 pm to gumbo2176
Sorry for the confusion...
He has went to the doctor, he’s waiting on a biopsy and cat scan. But the specialist has already said he has cirrhosis.
About the drinking part... he drank in college and then quit. He only drinks when we golf, which was a pint of whisky about 2 times a month.
Hopefully this makes since, because none of it goes to me right now.
I expect the normal dumbass replies from the OT
He has went to the doctor, he’s waiting on a biopsy and cat scan. But the specialist has already said he has cirrhosis.
About the drinking part... he drank in college and then quit. He only drinks when we golf, which was a pint of whisky about 2 times a month.
Hopefully this makes since, because none of it goes to me right now.
I expect the normal dumbass replies from the OT
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:06 pm to WhuckFistle
My grandmother died of cirrhosis and she never drank. Fatty liver disease was the culprit. Good luck.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:06 pm to gumbo2176
Nobody that drinks should take tylenol.
I'v known three people personally that have died before 50 from drinking too much and easing their hangover with tylenol.
Didn't know them real well because I don't hang with drunks, but I did know them.
I'v known three people personally that have died before 50 from drinking too much and easing their hangover with tylenol.
Didn't know them real well because I don't hang with drunks, but I did know them.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:07 pm to WhuckFistle
what are the symptoms
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:08 pm to GentleJackJones
His ankles started getting bigger and then all the sudden, his left leg by the ankle split open.
Then his abdomen started swelling.
Then his abdomen started swelling.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:09 pm to WhuckFistle
Maybe donor lists are shorter now.
Last person I knew that died from it was about 10 years ago.
Died waiting.
I think the lists might be shorter now and that surgery has a pretty good track record of success.
Last person I knew that died from it was about 10 years ago.
Died waiting.
I think the lists might be shorter now and that surgery has a pretty good track record of success.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:09 pm to WhuckFistle
You can quit smoking for good. I’m off of it since March
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:11 pm to WhuckFistle
There are several things that can cause it
Don’t read too much into what you read online, let the Dr. tell you based on what he sees
There are treatments that can be as simple as a diet change but it depends on type & stage
Good luck to your brother & you as you kick cigs
Don’t read too much into what you read online, let the Dr. tell you based on what he sees
There are treatments that can be as simple as a diet change but it depends on type & stage
Good luck to your brother & you as you kick cigs
Posted on 8/17/19 at 3:15 pm to WhuckFistle
Is this real life?? Doesn't drink except a fifth every golf round.......web md diagnosed....
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