Louise’s story: “I was bleeding internally and had burst varices. I needed to get to hospital ASAP”
When Louise started getting dizzy spells, she struggled to convince her GP of the need for a …
Tom’s story: “Being diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis was a shock”
Tom has always been interested in health and fitness and has a very healthy lifestyle. When he …
Jo’s story: “I think it’s unacceptable that people with a liver condition, whatever the cause, are stigmatised”
Jo and her wife Joanne were looking forward to moving to a new home in the North …
Gordon’s Story
People think I am younger than I am, so I show them the photo of me before …
Cheryl’s story “I received my NAFLD diagnosis in a letter and was left to my own devices. I was anxious that I might die and kept thinking I’ve got a little girl to look after”
Cheryl’s multiple miscarriages following IVF treatment led her to comfort binge-eating. When she finally became pregnant naturally …
Sophie’s story: “I had cirrhosis and didn’t know what it meant, how or why it had happened or if I was going to die”
Having been healthy all her life, Sophie was terrified and confused when she suddenly began to experience …
Chris and Sam’s story: “We weren’t told about encephalopathy at all”
When Chris was diagnosed with non alcohol cirrhosis of the liver neither he or partner Sam were …
Amanda’s story: “Hepatitis B needs to be talked about and normalised. Otherwise, how will the perception of it ever change?”
In the two years since being diagnosed with hepatitis B, Amanda has gone from wanting to hide …
Chris’ story: “Liver disease was poisoning my system”
Chris liked salty food and regularly ate ready meals, not realising the irreparable damage they were doing …
Alison’s story: “I’ve been given a second chance and by God, I intend to take it’
Alison experienced pain that was so extreme that it made her throw up repeatedly. After a visit …