Milk Thistle and Boldo

[Germinal]

I'm a 64 year old, diagnosed in 2019 and started taking Urso 1250mg/day. Enzyme levels dropped some but not enough. Started on Ocaliva Feb. 2021, Wanted to know if Milk Thistle and Boldo combination is ok to take.

[ninjagirlwebb]

Since each pbc patient have medical histories unique to themselves, you might want to run it by your own doctor or liver specialist.

[Mofusdog3]

I tried milk thistle and it had no benefits. Doctor said it was okay to take it, however.. I don't know anything about boldo.

[boneytoys]

HiI’ve been taking urso same dosage for 12 years and am now 70 and quite well. I’m not sure I would add any thing else . My specialist told me no supplements . Milk thistle I’ve never taken or considered. All the best but if in doubt don’t!!

[gwillistexas in reply to boneytoys]

boneytoys…same here, except I take only ocaliva. I had previously taken a daily vitamin with my heps approval but when I saw him last Friday, he prefers me to only take vit d. Glad you’re still doing well after 12 years.

[Nana4times]

I started milk Thistle about 8 months ago when my liver was inflamed and my levels where still high but was told not that high.. I had blood tests and an ultrasound 3to 4 months after starting it, my blood work ups we're back to all in normal range ..my ultrasound showed inflammation was gone at least for now.. this was in Feb/march . Since then though I have had a gastroscopy, a CT scan . And more blood tests for both the GI doc and the rheumatologist (checking for rheumatoid arthritis) I have alot of joint and soreness all over.Got a call from him yesterday. My blood tests all show normal , liver , vitamin , and even the markers they look for with rheumatoid arthritis are not there..All good news so far.

I was diagnosed in May 2020 at 52 yrs old with PBC, enzymes were high since 2019, everything was normal before that time..I also supplement with A, B12,K and D

I eat somewhat better too. No or next to none sugar, salt , fatty foods and processed foods.

Going for more bloods in July with another ultrasound...and should receive my results of those with CT scan and gastroscopy by end of July..

[Germinal in reply to Nana4times]

Good Luck, hipe all tests come back perfect.

[Noomum]

I was diagnosed in 2019 and my specialist told me to steer clear of all over the counter supplements. I have only taken Iron or Vit D supplements when my blood tests have shown low levels and the vitamins have been prescribed by the doctor I avoid anything else.

[ginabean]

My dr just told me I was able to take it but I would imagine every case is different so it is good to check with your dr too