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Suggest Remedy For Body Wide Itching And Insomnia With Liver Failure

i have been diagnosed with cirosis and acitus because of liver failure stage 4 need a transplant will find out what my options are on my next visit to liver specailist been sick 3 years finally diagnosed in september 2014, what can i do about all te side effects and systoms i dont sleep and i am itching my self so bad its causing pain insomnia anxiety have tried everything they tried and what they have given its been almost 7 months is ther anything i can do with my severity i would like to know the process of the transplant and relive for symtoms especially itching and sleeping can you hel me? YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Hi there, unfortunately the severe itching that you are describing is very common for those with severe liver disease, and it is directly related to the terrible problems sleeping and other symptoms you are experiencing. In terms of discussing the process of liver transplant, it varies from region to region and also from country to country, so I would recommend you discuss the procedure with your liver doctor for additional detail. In terms of your severe itching, I would like to know first exactly what medications have been tried thus far, because that can be helpful, as well as knowing exactly what your liver disease process is due to. I would recommend you coordinate first with your liver doctor to ascertain exactly what medications might be helpful, and if all other avenues have been attempted, you can ask your doctor about whether or not he or she would recommend dialysis for you, as is attempted sometimes in patients with itching due to liver disease that does not respond to any medications. I hope this is helpful to you.
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Suggest Remedy For Body Wide Itching And Insomnia With Liver Failure

Hi there, unfortunately the severe itching that you are describing is very common for those with severe liver disease, and it is directly related to the terrible problems sleeping and other symptoms you are experiencing. In terms of discussing the process of liver transplant, it varies from region to region and also from country to country, so I would recommend you discuss the procedure with your liver doctor for additional detail. In terms of your severe itching, I would like to know first exactly what medications have been tried thus far, because that can be helpful, as well as knowing exactly what your liver disease process is due to. I would recommend you coordinate first with your liver doctor to ascertain exactly what medications might be helpful, and if all other avenues have been attempted, you can ask your doctor about whether or not he or she would recommend dialysis for you, as is attempted sometimes in patients with itching due to liver disease that does not respond to any medications. I hope this is helpful to you.