Tiredness

[Purdy2017]

Been diagnosed with pbc 3 years seem to be getting a lot more tired is this a normal progression? I work 30 hours a week and struggling

[anonymousjohndoe]

Hi Purdy, I'm currently AMA-M2 positive with normal ALP level, and I am not given a liver biopsy yet. I'm sorry that you feel a lot more tired lately. May I ask what got you diagnosed? Is it AMA-M2 positive and elevated ALP ? Or is it liver biopsy?

[Purdy2017 in reply to anonymousjohndoe]

Hi liver inflamed had blood test to see if it was pbc x

[butterflyEi]

Tiredness or fatigue is a recognised symptom of PBC which may occur at any time and like the itch is not an indicator of disease progression/stage. You may like to ask your PCP for a tyroid test just in case its not PBC. If there is a chance to have your vitamin and mineral levels checked as well it might be useful. There is some wisdom from those who know better than I that to exercise is to energise and I am told that even laughing can be exercise which is great news. Have a look at your diet if it contains a lot of processed foods that may impact on your liver which has a knock on effect. Once you have gone through a process of elimination and still have fatigue then it is from PBC. Best wishes

[Purdy2017 in reply to butterflyEi]

Hi I was diagnosed with pbc 3 years ago