Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi all, We have an appointment with the new doc next Wednesday, about an hour after the colonoscopy and gastroscopy so hopefully Brad won't be all 'pepped up on goof pills' (as he puts it) by that time. But as that is a whole week away, would you mind helping out with a couple of questions, please? 1. I have been reading about oesophagul varices being a complication of cirrhosis and as Brad is only newly diagnosed with PSC (and had clean scans and clean biopsy just a few months ago), the fact they are seaching for these already is making me fret. His original scans did show an enlarged spleen so does the doc maybe suspect portal hypertension? Has anybody else had the doc look for these in them so early on in the piece? 2. Brad has had some pretty bad muscle cramps in his legs over the last 6-12 months - only about 4 times but he has been screaming, writhing and crying in pain for their duration. I just read on e-medicine.com that these are common with cirrhosis. Anyone else know about this/suffered same? Once again, thank you all for letting me ask these questions. I am slowly piecing together what the docs have said to date, what I've found on the internet and all your advice and it just keeps raising so many questions. While Brad is working his butt off to support us, I'm trying to repay the favour by finding out as much as I can in the hope that it may help in some way. Thanks so much Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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