Started as an Itch
Itching progressed from the legs to the underarms to the abdomen. I went to my PCP, and they said to see a dermatologist. I saw a dermatologist and they gave me medication for itching. The itching continued so I went to the ER. They ran tests and said it was my gallbladder. During the gallbladder test, the tech saw something in my liver. Liver studies were done. I have cirrhosis, stage 1. I will see a liver specialist in a month. I am fatigued and weak. Having reverse shoulder replacement in one week. Pray for me.
Thank you for reaching out to this community. Itching is a very common side effect to liver disease. Personally, it drove me bonkers. I ended up using coconut oil that I get from the grocery store in baking isle. I get the "refined" type as that way no "chunks of coconut is spread on my skin. I am so happy to hear you are going to your liver specialist here shortly. I am no doctor but a patient just like you. Words of wisdom, before you go, write down any and all questions you have so you may get these questions answered at this visit. Sending my prayers and healing on your shoulder. Thinking of you.
Kimberly Nash
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