PBC and Polymyalgia rheumatica

[Gioielli]

Does anyone on here suffer from both?

[teddybear7]

Hi I do amongst other things, how can I help? X

[Gioielli5 in reply to teddybear7]

Just wondered if this was common. Thanks for your response.

[CeeCee101]

I just got diagnosed with overlap rheumatoid arthritis.

[DonnaBoll Administrator in reply to CeeCee101]

This is a very common autoimmune disease that often accompanies PBC - also Sjogrens and osteoarthritis. What treatment are you receiving for it?

[CeeCee101 in reply to DonnaBoll]

tried Plaquenil, which is common for Sjogren’s as well. Too many bad side effects. Low dose prednisone now. We’re restricted on some drugs (methodexrate) due to liver damage.

[DonnaBoll Administrator in reply to CeeCee101]

That liver disease always eliminates several drugs. Hope you get some relief. Let us know

[DonnaBoll Administrator]

I am not familiar with this. I'm posting some information about it for everyone to help understand what it is. mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

[CeeCee101]

I started this thread awhile ago here for users that have overlap, all self reported

healthunlocked.com/pbc-foun...

[RuthieT]

Yes, I have both. PMR was diagnosed first and was probably what led to the PBC, which was up until recently diagnosed as inflammatory hepatitis.

[mtrafter]

I have both. PBC first, diagnosed 15yrs agoand managed extremely well on Ursofalk its a breeze compared to my journey with. PMR diagnosed 5yrs ago !! Lots of side effects from the medications.

[CeeCee101 in reply to mtrafter]

What are you taking?