Do I need to mention PBC to GP?

[Furbie]

I hope you all don’t mind, I’ve had subtle things going on for a while. Currently I have gallbladder type pain on and off itchy palms sole of feet some nausea & pale stools. I’ve also got swollen painful joints in my hands mainly finger joints that are getting worse. I’m having an US but I didn’t think to mention all the other things to the GP so he thinks gallbladder but from asking google (I know I shouldn’t) it comes up with PBC something I’ve never heard of! My question is, do I mention all my other issues to the person doing my US or not? I’ve not had bloods taken. I’m 43 if that has any relevance. Thanks for any insight you can give me x

[Candy12]

Yes, you should mention your other symptoms so the GP has the full picture and can then order all the relevant tests. For PBC you need the relevant blood tests.

Some GP’S are funny about self diagnosing but, it’s your health and if it were me I wouldn’t hesitate to say what I thought it was and include anything else that was worrying me.

I did it once with my GP on a different health issues he categorically said I didn’t have ear issues, so I went private and a few weeks later I was in hospital having surgery remove a large cholesteatoma, so I would encourage anyone to go with their gut instinct.

[gillrich in reply to Candy12]

Also get into his with the pbc foundation email or phone the will give you accurate up to date info and more than half your worries they are truly amazing x ❤

[Furbie in reply to gillrich]

Thank you very much xx

[Furbie in reply to Candy12]

Thank you very much xx

[Buddy2017]

My GP sent me for a ultra sound because he thought it was a gallbladder problem ( sharp pain under ribs ) if I remember correctly he then sent me for a blood test. I remember during the ultra sound asking how my gallbladder was and was just told it was fine and he didn't mention my liver . When GP had results of both tests I was then diagnosed with PBC.I'd just ask the sonographer. if he could see any problems but I'm not sure that they are allowed to say too much to you .

[Furbie in reply to Buddy2017]

Thank you, I’ll ask when the appointment comes through, it’s the waiting 😬 xx

[ninjagirlwebb in reply to Furbie]

The technician that does the US is not supposed to saying anything to the patient. Only doctors should be interpreting the results. All places have this protocol in place so patients get accurate expert analysis.

[hells456 in reply to ninjagirlwebb]

That's odd, every ultrasound I've had (and in different hospitals) the technician has told me what they've seen as we go along and then sums it up at the end. I have to wait for CT or MRI results though.

[ninjagirlwebb in reply to hells456]

They don’t do this in NY or at least at my sites. Only doctors are allowed to interpret results.

“Your test needs to be read by a diagnostic radiologist, and the results go back to your physician. Your physician reads the report and then discusses it with you.”

regionalonehealth.org/blog/...

[Yankeerose3]

Definitely, tell your Dr everything. They need to check your liver enzymes. The blood work says a lot... Good luck to you