PBC and cholesterol

[Philippastcarin]

Does anyone know if there is a connection between PBC and high cholesterol and possibly heart problems?

[emerich]

Hi Philippastcarin

I was found to have pbc during tests following a heart attack. Not sure what my cholesterol was at the time, but a check about 8 years before was 5.3 .

I was put on 80mg atorvastatin after the heart attack which brought cholesterol down to 3.9 I eventually had to stop statins because of the effect on my liver. Tests later showed cholesterol up to 6.7. Gp says pbc raises cholesterol levels. I'm not aware of any connection showing high cholesterol can lead to pbc though.

[WendyMarie in reply to emerich]

Hi Phillip, I have always had, "borderline," cholesterol, or a little higher. My liver Dr. told me that Urso is also prescribed for kidney stones, gall stones, & cholesterol. It breaks down these, just like bile breaks down toxins in the liver. So, as you know, Urso is like a bile supplement. Since being on Urso, my cholesterol has been very good, therefore, I credit the Urso. I would take it even if I didn't have PBC, for this reason alone!

Wendy

[JaneIng in reply to WendyMarie]

Hi Wendy, your doctor seems to be knowledgeable about PBC. Do you mind sharing his name and the city he's at?

Thanks,

Jane

[Susanlynch in reply to emerich]

Pbc related to high cholesterol and thyroid diseases . I have both as well .

[Philippastcarin in reply to Susanlynch]

I'm seeing a specialist Monday I'll let you know what is said if you would like to know.

[WendyMarie]

Sure, his name is Dr. Paul Hiyashi, Heptology, Director of Liver Transplant Clinic @ UNCC, (University North Carolina @ Chapel Hill, NC)