Millie’s story: “I thought autoimmune hepatitis would make my life different to what I wanted, so I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished”
Millie was just 18 and in her last year of A-levels when she was diagnosed with autoimmune …
Ursula’s story: “Since my hospital admission 5 years ago, I have not had an alcoholic drink”
For decades, Ursula* used alcohol to mask the pain from her traumatic childhood and abusive relationships. Although …
Lynda’s story: “Ursodeoxycholic Acid worked really well for around ten years – although there was cirrhosis there was no deterioration”
Lynda’s ‘world fell apart’ when she was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis and when she heard the …
David’s story: “I thought you would get a warning sign with your liver, but I never did”
When David’s stomach started swelling he laughed it off at first, thinking he was putting on weight …
Gordon’s story: “I’m keen that things are done right for people with alcohol-related liver disease”
Gordon knew he was drinking too much – it had become a crutch at a time of …
David’s story: “To go from feeling unwell to being told I need a liver transplant was a shock to say the least”
Even though he was a keen sportsman, David was overweight. His busy lifestyle meant he didn’t have …
Laura’s story: “The British Liver Trust’s Nurse-led helpline helped me many times with some really difficult conversations”
Laura* has fought to obtain the best possible treatment for her husband, turning to the British Liver …
Emma’s story: “I was slightly jaundiced and a liver scan revealed cirrhosis so I was advised to cut down on drinking”
Alcohol was an integral part of Emma’s social life, but she never considered herself an addict. When …
Michelle’s story: “I was shocked when I was diagnosed with NASH and cirrhosis “
The shock of being diagnosed with NASH and cirrhosis due to her diet also made Michelle think …
Kay’s story: “The British Liver Trust nurses helped me change the course of my liver disease for the better and it feels like a bit of a miracle”
Kay had no idea her fatty liver disease was serious until she was referred to a gastroenterologist …