Hi everyone,
I’m 26 and my wife is 24. She was diagnosed with cirrhosis about a year ago, and we’re still trying to understand what this means for our future.
Right now her condition seems stable (MELD score around 8), and she feels well day-to-day. Recently, the doctors asked her to do another MRI because they saw something small and want to take a closer look, so we’re a bit stressed about that.
I guess what’s been weighing on me the most is thinking about the future:
- What does life actually look like with cirrhosis long term?
- Has anyone here (or your partner) been able to live a relatively normal life with a low MELD score?
- And for those who are comfortable sharing—were you able to have kids?
I know every case is different, but hearing real experiences would really help me get a more grounded perspective instead of just worst-case scenarios in my head.
Thanks a lot to anyone willing to share 🙏