This feels like a stupid question, but I am told here, that there are none.
Does anyone know if you can soak excess bile salts from under your skin? For that matter have the doctors decided for sure bile salts build up under the skin.
I am asking because I have a mineral hot springs close to my home. Membership is expensive but would be worth it if there were health benefits to PBC.
I use cooling agents to help itching. But I hear several people like hot Epson salt baths. Just wondering what everyone thinks. If I decide to experiment based on feedback. I will be sure to post the pos. and the negs.
Kathy
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My heptologist explained that the itch is due to the bile not having anywhere to go, therefore it secrets through our pores. Not sure if that's what you're looking for or not. I say give it a shot, don't see how it could hurt anything.
I am counting on your hep doc being right. And hoping sitting in 106 degree temp mineral springs can help sweat it out so to speak. In theory it sound like something that is relatively non invasive, The worst thing that could happen is I set off a bad bout of itching. I think it is worth it to risk it at least once.
Just outside of Penrose Colorado in believe it or not a desert. I used to like to go when it was freezing outside and the water is so nice and warm. I got away from going and just thought it might be nice to return but was a little wary the heat might set off a bout of itching. Oh well, Guess I will find out.
I used to work in estespark, Colorado when I was in university.. I used to go every summer down there..I love Colorado and I'm still trying to move there as well!
Can you try it out before you sign up? I would give it a try first and see how you feel after before you pay. Now that you mentioned this I wonder how a sauna would do for the itch? I read somewhere that a lot of diseases could be healed with a good fever or sweat. It could be a bunch of crap but native Americans still use sweat lodges a lot....just a thought
I'm feeling pretty good. I have an appointment withnthe hep. On Friday. I'm hoping to see my blood levels improve. Thanks for asking. Good luck with the hot springs. I really hope it helps.
I will leave a post when I get brave enough to try it. I am like you. Heat aggravates the itch. I don't have it all the time but when I do it is of the intractable sort. I am hoping that the hot soaks might find a way to pull the bile salts out of my skin. Heck I tried so many things, might as well try this.
Direct heat from the sun will be different then the natural warm water from earth..next time, when I come to Denver I'm definitely soaking myself for couple of days for sure 😁😁😁
I have been off line for a while have a lot of catching up to do. I am going to the PBC conference. Will be staying in the Hilton Hotel that the PBC foundation secured special rate for $109 for two people. I am looking for a room mate to share the rate if you are interested. I will stay the nights of May 17,18, and 19th checking out the 20th. I found great airfare rates on "One travel".
(I am asking because I have a mineral hot springs close to my home. )
Let us all know how you get on...
SOUNDS AWESOME! Especially if it works.
(And if it doesn't....to be honest)
The closest thing I have here, in UK, is cold sea water or a public chlorine pool.
I give anything a try...nightmare night times I can't sleep for scratching. Not heard of soaking, but very very interested if you decide to give it a go.
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