Sister nearly died of liver failure in 2008. she is a pain pill junkie. still a pain med addict. now has swollen legs, big liver, lft=bad. liver fail?

Liver failure: If she has fluid within her abdominal cavity, dark urine and jaundice, she has advanced liver damage probably due to advanced cirrhosis. Her prognosis is poor. This would be best discussed with her physicians and hepatologist who know all the details of her condition.

She needs help: Jaundice in the setting of chronic liver disease is serious stuff. Either there has been an acute insult to an already compromised liver, or liver failure is progressing. Cholestasis associated with jaundice may mean a blocked bile duct, altered blood flow to ;/or away from the liver, or worsening liver disease. In all cases, she needs medical attention soon, ; to steer clear of drugs ; alcohol.