Re: liver disease in addition to cp

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cynicalsoul000,

Sorry, don't know your name. I have autoimmune liver disease, specifically

autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) in addition to chronic pancreatitis. I had a

liver biopsy On Dec 27, 02 and was told I have AIH on January 6, 2003. I am

currently on prednisone and Imuran (an immunosuppressant/chemo drug) to

suppress my immune system and prevent or at least slow the damage to my

liver. My biopsy revealed stage 3 fibrosis damage to my liver, with stage 4

being cirrhosis. If they can prevent the damage from progressing, I'll

probably never need a transplant. However, the meds come with some

potentially dangerous side effects. I really don't have a choice but to

take the meds and deal with the side effects because without treatment, the

10 year survival rate for AIH is only 10%.

What type of liver disease does your mom have or do they know what caused

the damage? I have not heard that having a pancreas beyond repair would

rule out having a liver transplant. I do know that occasionally they can do

both a liver and pancreas transplant. Best of luck to your mother. I'll

keep her in my prayers.

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