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My Liver Biopsy Experience, Jan.8, 2013

I had my liver biopsy today, & wanted to share how it was. I had written a question a while ago, asking how painful is a biopsy on a scale of 1-10. I am very...

I had my liver biopsy today, & wanted to share how it was. I had written a quest...

•11 years ago

Does anyone have problems with their neck I have been in agony for days especially at night,

•11 years ago

Hi all, I was diagnosed just before Christmas. I am also diabetic. I have fatigue and muscle pain. Are there foods to avoid? Confused.

•11 years ago

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Does anybody have any suggestions on how to deal with the itch caused by PBC, especially on the scalp? I can not sleep because of it!

I have only just discovered this site so I am sorry if this has been asked before. I have tried Bicarbonate of soda but it leaves my hair feeling like straw....

I have only just discovered this site so I am sorry if this has been asked befor...

•11 years ago

Slimming World

Hi has anyone had any success with weight loss by following the slimming world diet. I am considering joining tomorrow but am a little daunted due to the fact...

Hi has anyone had any success with weight loss by following the slimming world d...

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article about 'invisible illnesses' and disability. Author calls for a rethink of the organisation of work

I hope this link comes out properly. It's a really interesting article about the nature of 'invisible illnesses' and the impact they have on people who are...

I hope this link comes out properly. It's a really interesting article about the...

•11 years ago

New Member

I was diagnosed with pbc ama+ in 2010 I currently take 1000mg urso daily. I didnt have any symptoms of pbc it only showed up when I was diagnosed with under...

I was diagnosed with pbc ama+ in 2010 I currently take 1000mg urso daily. I didn...

•11 years ago

can someone please remind me what normal lfts are please thanks

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Who has been living with PBC, over 15 years? Is it possible to develop antibodies to URSO after many years?

How many people have been living with PBC, 15 years or longer? Does URSO still help or is it possible to develop antibodies to this medication?

How many people have been living with PBC, 15 years or longer? Does URSO still ...

•11 years ago

Bone Scan

How soon after your consultant appointment did you have your bone scan?

How soon after your consultant appointment did you have your bone scan?

•11 years ago

URSO

Once on URSO if it is effective do you stay on it for life, if blood results are good is the initial dose reduced?

Once on URSO if it is effective do you stay on it for life, if blood results are...

•11 years ago

Stage 3 PBC

I have recently been diagnosed with PBC - stage 3, can anyone tell me how advanced this stage is and what is life expectancy at this stage

I have recently been diagnosed with PBC - stage 3, can anyone tell me how advanc...

•11 years ago

The Gym

Hey, I havent been on here in some time and i thought i would share my recent changes. So i got diagnosed in 2011, i take 1x 250mg or urso twice daily and my...

Hey, I havent been on here in some time and i thought i would share my recent ch...

•11 years ago

Dispondant!!!!!

Hi guys, not been on in a while!!! Been on urso since June, seemed to work for a while. My liver results have since got higher again, up at 300. I have also...

Hi guys, not been on in a while!!! Been on urso since June, seemed to work for a...

•11 years ago

Alcohol

My Dr. told me to abstain completely from any alcohol. I live in the U.S. & however, I have read on other sites, that in other countries, doctors have said it...

My Dr. told me to abstain completely from any alcohol. I live in the U.S. & how...

•11 years ago

Urso

I read an article on the National Liver Foundation website, written by a Dr. that said, although URSO is widely prescribed all over the world for PBC, the...

I read an article on the National Liver Foundation website, written by a Dr. tha...

•11 years ago

Daily Express today very interesting story how Ewa Stuckey made medical history after donating part of her liver to her mum who had pbc

both are now well after major surgery how remarkable and what a brilliant read this was at the Queen Elizabeth hospital in 2011 the doctor stated the liver...

both are now well after major surgery how remarkable and what a brilliant read ...

•11 years ago

What is the point of the biopsy if there is no treatment?

•11 years ago

Happy New Year Everyone. x x x

Keep as healthy as possible

Keep as healthy as possible

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