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Ohio

I never see anyone from Ohio on here!!!! Anyone?

sandrakay

•11 years ago

22 Replies

My mother died within 5 weeks of being diagnosed with PBC. I was tested at that time which was clear (1994). Should I get tested again?

I have itching and blotches on my hands and arms but I also suffer from psoriasis

I have itching and blotches on my hands and arms but I also suffer from psoriasi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Is it safe to take Antihistamines and anti Travel sickness Tabs

Hi everyone, . I was diagnosed with P B C in June last year after having abnormal blood tests for almost three years. I am going on Holiday to Thailand for...

Hi everyone, . I was diagnosed with P B C in June last year after having abnorma...

jennyhall06

•11 years ago

8 Replies

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Today I was refused life insurance because I have PBC. Has anyone else had this experience?

madmags

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Thank you

I just want to say thank you to all of you people on this forum. Reading messages and being able to rant chat moan or just a general question has helped me so...

I just want to say thank you to all of you people on this forum. Reading message...

gracesofia

•11 years ago

1 Reply

What should I do about hay fever?

It's only been a few months since I was diagnosed, so now that spring, and hay fever season are here, I'm wondering what to do about seasonal allergies. In...

It's only been a few months since I was diagnosed, so now that spring, and hay f...

Nissa

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Getting diagnosed with new things all the time = scary!!!

I was diagnosed with PBC 2 weeks ago and was in bits as I have other conditions too. I have now got back into positive mode, but I was referred to a...

I was diagnosed with PBC 2 weeks ago and was in bits as I have other conditions ...

Lily-May

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Joint pain

Hi. I'm newly diagnosed with early stage PBC having been investigated for joint pain in hands and feet. Can anyone give me an explanation of how a liver...

Hi. I'm newly diagnosed with early stage PBC having been investigated for joint ...

pompey17

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Wondering If anyone else is having these symptoms?

Hello, I have just recently been diagnosed with PBC. Got blood test done because I had repeated swelling and SEVERE itching of the eyes. they did a lupus...

Hello, I have just recently been diagnosed with PBC. Got blood test done bec...

SJG22

•11 years ago

5 Replies

How long does it take !!!

I have been taking 750 mg Urso each day one 250mg breakast 500mg teatime for 2 months now,i carn't say that it is helping the Itch at all if anything some...

I have been taking 750 mg Urso each day one 250mg breakast 500mg teatime for 2...

cavi

•11 years ago

6 Replies

r

does anybody on here no if anyone with pbc for longer than 20 years needs a liver transplant as im under the impression after 20years you do and is it possible...

does anybody on here no if anyone with pbc for longer than 20 years needs a live...

lainey67

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Just wondering if anyone else has trouble with sporatic loose bowel movements and what you do when you are travelling a long distance?

Christine69

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Do I have PBC?

I have had a long history of digestive issues, beginning when I was a young child. So I will not get into the full blown out story. But in Nov. of 2011 I...

I have had a long history of digestive issues, beginning when I was a young chil...

Hidden

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Stage 4,now what?

Just found out I have PBC last month,now this!!!!

sandrakay

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Horrible ordeal - update

This is the second reply i received to my complaint: I done have the energy to pursue it further The pharmacist must always put the interest of the...

This is the second reply i received to my complaint: I done have the energy to p...

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

PBC -Have I got it

I have had 3 blood tests over the last 3 years to see if I have got PBC. I have just had my third test and the doctors have informed me that my Liver is...

I have had 3 blood tests over the last 3 years to see if I have got PBC. I have ...

bloomy

•11 years ago

13 Replies

dont give up hope.

After waiting since june,i have won my dla appeal,I was terrified as many people are.but the doctor and the judge were very nice people,but then i think god...

After waiting since june,i have won my dla appeal,I was terrified as many people...

spiritcatcher

•11 years ago

1 Reply

my consultant suggested that I have a Stent put in...I have not heard of this or seen it written anywhere..have anyone else heard of this?

shoda

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Diagnosed 9 yrs ago

Hi, I have been reading some of your blogs tonight, and I have noticed a lot of you suffer from joint pain. I first went to my doctors in 2004 with painful...

Hi, I have been reading some of your blogs tonight, and I have noticed a lot of...

Fudger126

•11 years ago

3 Replies

consultant visit

I am due to see my consultant for a 3 month review, should I have bloods taken at GP surgery prior to visit?

I am due to see my consultant for a 3 month review, should I have bloods taken a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Liver Biopsy

How long does it take to find out the results of your biopsy????

sandrakay

•11 years ago

5 Replies

just had bloods done ready for my consultant next week and the electrolytes are very high higher than last time i have now had them re done

pick up results tomorrow . has anyone else suffered kidney problems are they caused through pbc ? cheers

pick up results tomorrow . has anyone else suffered kidney problems are they ca...

debg

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Beware Atkins Diet. The pre liver health test identified my PBC.

If you read the Atkins Diet he stresses you must have a heathy liver because the excess amounts of protein are hard on your liver. He goes so far as to say...

If you read the Atkins Diet he stresses you must have a heathy liver because th...

boneytoys

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Atkins Diet??

Hi! I am stage 4 & have put in a couple of stone in the last 2yrs since I had to give up work. My LFT enzymes are high, but bilirubin & albumin levels are...

Hi! I am stage 4 & have put in a couple of stone in the last 2yrs since I had ...

Pandemonium

•11 years ago

9 Replies

ATOS won his appeal

My sisters next-door neighbour was declared fit last August 2012 as fit for work after his Atos assessment,He decided to appeal, In Jan 2013 he decided because...

My sisters next-door neighbour was declared fit last August 2012 as fit for work...

andysalford6

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Codeine and paracetemol

Hi I suffer with fibro and TMJ which is really painful so the consultant allows me three codeine and paracetemol a day. No anti inflammatories....is anyone...

Hi I suffer with fibro and TMJ which is really painful so the consultant allow...

bobbycat

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Just need to say that my itch is driving me MAD!!!!!!! Sooooo bad at the moment I just need some sleep,

Bookworm7

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Is there a relationship between PBC and osteoarthritis?

hi there, this is my first posted thread but have joined a couple of other conversations. my PBC dx has recently been confirmed but I've had OA of the spine...

hi there, this is my first posted thread but have joined a couple of other conve...

mardot

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Prescriptions.

Why do we have to pay for our prescriptions when we have a chronic disease which means we have to take Urso for the rest of our lives, yet if we had diabetes...

Why do we have to pay for our prescriptions when we have a chronic disease which...

Hidden

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Weight

Does PBC have an affect on your weight? I see alot of people saying they need to lose weight. The Dr. told me to eat small meals to help with digestion.

Does PBC have an affect on your weight? I see alot of people saying they need to...

sandrakay

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - PBC Foundation | HealthUnlocked

PBC Foundation

All posts for March 2013

Ohio

My mother died within 5 weeks of being diagnosed with PBC. I was tested at that time which was clear (1994). Should I get tested again?

Is it safe to take Antihistamines and anti Travel sickness Tabs

Today I was refused life insurance because I have PBC. Has anyone else had this experience?

Thank you

What should I do about hay fever?

Getting diagnosed with new things all the time = scary!!!

Joint pain

Wondering If anyone else is having these symptoms?

How long does it take !!!

r

Just wondering if anyone else has trouble with sporatic loose bowel movements and what you do when you are travelling a long distance?

Do I have PBC?

Stage 4,now what?

Horrible ordeal - update

PBC -Have I got it

dont give up hope.

my consultant suggested that I have a Stent put in...I have not heard of this or seen it written anywhere..have anyone else heard of this?

Diagnosed 9 yrs ago

consultant visit

Liver Biopsy

just had bloods done ready for my consultant next week and the electrolytes are very high higher than last time i have now had them re done

Beware Atkins Diet. The pre liver health test identified my PBC.

Atkins Diet??

ATOS won his appeal

Codeine and paracetemol

Just need to say that my itch is driving me MAD!!!!!!! Sooooo bad at the moment I just need some sleep,

Is there a relationship between PBC and osteoarthritis?

Prescriptions.

Weight

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