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DR's of the OT: Complete liver and kidney failure...
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:46 pm
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:46 pm
My sister-in-law went to the hospital last week because she wasn't feeling well, and was diagnosed with kidney and liver failure. No shocker. She's only 32, but she's been an extreme alcoholic for as long as I've known her. She's completely yellow down to her teeth and eyes. From what I was told, an average "liver score" is 1, and she tested at a 26. The news came today that her liver has completely failed, and they are just going to keep her comfortable until she passes.
Is there any kind of average time frame as far as how long she has left? We are trying to be prepared as possible as far as absences from work/school, plane tickets, etc... I tried Google, but answers are all over the place. My in-laws are, of course, in constant communication with her Dr's, but it's not a question I would ask them. Thanks.
Is there any kind of average time frame as far as how long she has left? We are trying to be prepared as possible as far as absences from work/school, plane tickets, etc... I tried Google, but answers are all over the place. My in-laws are, of course, in constant communication with her Dr's, but it's not a question I would ask them. Thanks.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 10:49 pm
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Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:47 pm to northshorebamaman
Damn. She must have done some serious drinking.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:47 pm to northshorebamaman
Yikes. This info gives me pause.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:47 pm to northshorebamaman
Oh my. Even for an extreme alcoholic, complete liver failure at 32 is shocking to me. I'm sorry for your brother's loss.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:48 pm to northshorebamaman
damn ...
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:48 pm to northshorebamaman
Wow that is so tragic
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:50 pm to SabiDojo
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Oh my. Even for an extreme alcoholic, complete liver failure at 32 is shocking to me. I'm sorry for your brother's loss.
Thanks. It's the wifes sister, actually. Yes, she drank almost a gallon of vodka a day for years. From the time she woke up.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:51 pm to northshorebamaman
No one on this board will have that answer. Sad to hear though. I wish your family well....
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:53 pm to Speck
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No one on this board will have that answer. Sad to hear though. I wish your family well....
Thanks. You're probably right, but there's a few doctors that post here.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:54 pm to northshorebamaman
Amazing what things people will do to themselves.
I'm sure it is not set in stone how long. My guess is that she'd hang on longer than normal, since she is only 32.
I'm sure it is not set in stone how long. My guess is that she'd hang on longer than normal, since she is only 32.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:54 pm to northshorebamaman
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hanks. It's the wifes sister, actually. Yes, she drank almost a gallon of vodka a day for years. From the time she woke up.
Oh, sorry. I could've sworn I read your brother's wife. My apologies. So sad.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 10:55 pm to northshorebamaman
MELD score is what I am guessing you are referring to and >15 has a 15-20% 6 month mortality, if that gives you a better idea. Sorry to hear about your situation.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:00 pm to northshorebamaman
Man I'm sorry to hear this. My advice is to ask who her dr recommends for hospice care and get them out there as soon as possible.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 11:04 pm
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:00 pm to northshorebamaman
I think a 26 is a fairly high MELD score but I know 30's is considered very high. MELD can be tricky. Is she on the list for a liver transplant?
PS- I'm not a doctor but have experience in transplant.
PS- I'm not a doctor but have experience in transplant.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:00 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
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MELD score is what I am guessing you are referring to and >15 has a 15-20% 6 month mortality, if that gives you a better idea.
I'm guessing her 26 score could shorten this window substantially?
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:02 pm to northshorebamaman
LINK
Score >26
Mortality at 7 days: 25.0%
Mortality at 30 days: 87.5%
Mortality at 90 days: 87.5%
Score >26
Mortality at 7 days: 25.0%
Mortality at 30 days: 87.5%
Mortality at 90 days: 87.5%
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 11:02 pm
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:03 pm to DosManos
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MELD can be tricky. Is she on the list for a liver transplant?
No. They said she had to be clean for six months to get on the list. She's not even conscious at this point. They asked if we wanted her on life support yesterday, and the family declined.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:04 pm to GEAUXmedic
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Score >26
Mortality at 7 days: 25.0%
Mortality at 30 days: 87.5%
Mortality at 90 days: 87.5%
Thank you. I couldn't find the info anywhere.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:05 pm to northshorebamaman
Posted on 8/15/14 at 11:05 pm to northshorebamaman
sorry to hear
just curious as to why you would bother posting on a message board?
just curious as to why you would bother posting on a message board?
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