Confusing labs

[James24]

Is it possible to have both PBC and Lupus?

[Bobbiesitzman]

Yes, it is possible to have Lupus & PBC I have both along with AIH & Sjogrens. Please, do not take this wrong... if I was you I would go buy a lottery ticket both are uncommon in males. 😉😉

[James24 in reply to Bobbiesitzman]

Wow! Such a deal. Sure appreciate you taking the time to start "educating" me.

[Sachin1234]

Yes

Pbc/aih! Autoimmune hypothyroidism and sojgern 🤗

[James24 in reply to Sachin1234]

Okay then. I thought it was crazy, but it seems not.

Good fortune as you continue your journey.

[dianekjs]

Yes, absolutely. Autoimmune diseases are known to cluster in predisposed individuals. If you have one autoimmune condition you are more likely to develop others. I have MS, systemic scleroderma, Hashimoto’s, Sjogren’s, and am positive for anti-mitochondrial antibodies, a marker for PBC - but no PBC yet.

[James24 in reply to dianekjs]

It seems amazing our bodies can have so much going on at one time! Thanks for sharing.

Good fortune to you as your journey continues.

[dianekjs in reply to James24]

Thank you and to you as well. Here's a link to an article that discusses why people with one autoimmune condition are at greater risk of developing another, if interested.

health.usnews.com/health-ca...

[James24 in reply to dianekjs]

I did read that article and appreciate your willingness to share it.

I obviously have much to learn!

[NotorDJP]

Yep. I have PBC and Hashimotos. Have some of the markers for Lupus but not diagnosed.

[James24 in reply to NotorDJP]

It seems much more prevalent than I had ever imagined. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Good fortune to you.