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Administrator•20 hours ago

Here in the states we are celebrating Memorial Day.. a day to remember all of those who gave their lives for our country. Gorgeous sunny day.....I hope we all...

Today..

Here in the states we are celebrating Memorial Day.. a day to remember all of th...

Administrator•2 days ago

PRACTICE GUIDANCE Primary biliary cholangitis: 2021 practice guidance update from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Lindor, Keith...

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Two updates in the Guidelines for PBC

PRACTICE GUIDANCE Primary biliary cholangitis: 2021 practice guidance update ...

Administrator•5 days ago

It's 'ok'.....

Be kind to yourself....

Administrator•5 days ago

What song do you think could be your life's theme song?

Friday Fun Question

Administrator•5 days ago

Over the next week or so, I'd like to familiarize you with the guidelines officially established regarding PBC. I will post of a section of the Guidelines....

One piece at a time.....

Over the next week or so, I'd like to familiarize you with the guidelines offici...

Administrator•6 days ago

What aspect of PBC would you like to learn more about?

Thursday Thoughts

Administrator•6 days ago

Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed in 2018 and have had no issues, as bloodwork abnormalities led to my diagnosis, rather than symptoms. Fortunately for me,...

Which tests do your providers recommend annually?

Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed in 2018 and have had no issues, as bloodwork ab...

SciFiWriter

•7 days ago

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for our 'newest' members....

Hi - and welcome! My name is Donna - I facilitate this support group for The PBC Foundation - Health Unlocked. If you are new to your diagnosis, first of all,...

Hi - and welcome! My name is Donna - I facilitate this support group for The PB...

Administrator•7 days ago

Interesting read...Autoimmune Disease: Why Is My Immune System Attacking Itself?Reviewed By: Ana-Maria Orbai, M.D., M.H.S. Autoimmune disease affects 23.5...

What Causes Autoimmune Diseases?

Interesting read...Autoimmune Disease: Why Is My Immune System Attacking Itself?...

Administrator•7 days ago

autoimmune - This word refers to a disease in which the body's immune (protection or resistance) system attacks healthy cells....

Wednesday's 'Word'

autoimmune - This word refers to a disease in which the body's immune (prot...

Administrator•7 days ago

Hi there I was wondering if anyone has this in whitehaven workington Area

Pbc newly diagnosed

Stlucia1936

•8 days ago

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Disability information

Biliary CirrhosisPrimary Biliary Cirrhosis – Condition and Symptoms The liver secretes bile, a bodily fluid that is essential for the body to digest fats. It...

Biliary CirrhosisPrimary Biliary Cirrhosis – Condition and Symptoms The liver se...

Administrator•8 days ago

www.disability-benefits-help.org The PBC Foundation has support services 24/7 for those who belong to The Founation. If you haven't joined, please think about...

help with disability questions

www.disability-benefits-help.org The PBC Foundation has support services 24/7 f...

Administrator•8 days ago

How do you manage best to get thru those 'not so good' days? ones with the joint pain, itching, fatigue.... or however you are feeling...

Tuesday 'Tips'

How do you manage best to get thru those 'not so good' days? ones with the jo...

Administrator•8 days ago

hi I’am just wondering if anyone has retired early due to the extreme fatigue and brain fog caused by pbc. I am a practice nurse and I’am 63 I feel that as...

early retirement due to ill health

hi I’am just wondering if anyone has retired early due to the extreme fatigue ...

Cumbria7

•9 days ago

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it's 'Monday Me!' day

What have you done for yourself lately? Never think you don't matter enough to make time for 'you'. I bought myself some new clothes.. although...

What have you done for yourself lately? Never think you don't matter enough to m...

Administrator•9 days ago

" Before you judge an older person for their limitations, reflect on the strength it takes for them to face these changes every day." I...

Be kind

" Before you judge an older person for their limitations, reflect on the strengt...

Administrator•10 days ago

I have PBC and am in 70s. Does anyone else have terrible muscle spasms, cramps in legs and hands? These seem to be worse at night or after relaxing on a...

Cramps

I have PBC and am in 70s. Does anyone else have terrible muscle spasms, cramps...

234WARD03

•11 days ago

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Friday Fun question

What did you want to be when you 'grew up'? Did that dream come true for you?

What question (s) do you wish your doctor would at least ask you? Even after all this time, my hep doc has never once asked me how my...

Administrator•12 days ago

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Thursday's Thoughts....

What question (s) do you wish your doctor would at least ask you? Even after a...

Administrator•13 days ago

albumin - This is a protein made by the liver, the level of which is measured as a part of your liver function tests. The albumin...

Wednesday's Word

albumin - This is a protein made by the liver, the level of which is measured as...

Administrator•14 days ago

A recent ultrasound revealed possible gallstone blocking a bile duct. An MRCP was recommended and carried out a couple of weeks ago although more like an MRI...

Urso and gallstones

A recent ultrasound revealed possible gallstone blocking a bile duct. An MRCP w...

Cressy

•14 days ago

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another help for us

This year Metal Health Awareness Week will focus on movement. We here at the Foundation could not agree more, we call it #MovementIsMedicine a walk, a boogie...

This year Metal Health Awareness Week will focus on movement. We here at the Fou...

Administrator•15 days ago

Pouring down rain here most of the morning - glad I don't need to water any plants or vegetables for a day or two. Still dealing with my lower back issues but...

just checking in...

Pouring down rain here most of the morning - glad I don't need to water any plan...

What are some of the aspects PBC that you feel are needed to understand first? Is there something you still need to really learn more...

Administrator•15 days ago

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Tuesday's Tips

What are some of the aspects PBC that you feel are needed to understand first? ...

Administrator•15 days ago

Please share with us what you've done for taking care of yourself this past week or so.... Mental health is just as important as physical...

Monday 'Me'!

Please share with us what you've done for taking care of yourself this past week...

Administrator•16 days ago

A week or so ago someone mentioned they were from Australia. I want to get back to you with the name and email for you to contact Sally Castle CEO.......

Australia contact

A week or so ago someone mentioned they were from Australia. I want to get bac...

I'm hopeful that the top of my bucket list can be checked off this evening here in the US. You are supposed to be able to see the Northern Lights several...

Administrator•17 days ago

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Northern Lights!

I'm hopeful that the top of my bucket list can be checked off this evening here ...