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MRCP

After four years of having the AMA but normal LFT's my consultant is finally arranging a MRCP scan for me! (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreaticography)...

After four years of having the AMA but normal LFT's my consultant is finally arr...

skywalker

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Just a little warning if you change GP Surgeries! I moved house (all of 4.9 miles) on the 20th of September, as of yesterday, (28/11/13)

they still had not received all my notes. What has complicated matters is, my Consultant placed me on steroids, back in May, then Mercaptopurine to get me off...

they still had not received all my notes. What has complicated matters is, my Co...

ho11y

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Hi, i have ha my wisdomtooth out, what painkiller is ok to take?

LenaChandler54

•10 years ago

8 Replies

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Those of you with AIH/PBC overlap ....

what have you ben told by specialists about the possible progression of disease? And, if you are on steroid and immunosuppressant treatment, did anyone explain...

what have you ben told by specialists about the possible progression of disease?...

witchiegirl

•10 years ago

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esa back pay won my tribunal got awarded work related component awarded how much wil i get in back pay

my claim started on 27th july 2012 am i right in thinking i wil get increase from 92nd day of claim which would be 27th oct 2012 my appeal was on 7th nov 2013...

my claim started on 27th july 2012 am i right in thinking i wil get increase fro...

jimbojerry

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Does anyone suffer with pbc and crohns disease?

I haven't been diagnosed yet with Crohns but it looks likely? I just wondered whether it was a likely duo as I have all the symptoms? I have had pbc for 2/3...

I haven't been diagnosed yet with Crohns but it looks likely? I just wondered wh...

roseter

•10 years ago

7 Replies

How to make a claim for ESA

Hello everyone, I have been refered to occupational health due to my PBC and the itch which keeps me awake most nights and I can't function properly during the...

Hello everyone, I have been refered to occupational health due to my PBC and the...

sydney

•10 years ago

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Two questions about PBC arthritis (if you have it). 1. Is your PBC arthritis worse in winter? 2. Where do you have PBC arthritis?

My answers: 1. I find I get much more pain over the winter months. And 2. I have symmetrical small joint arthritis which started in my thumbs, spread to all...

My answers: 1. I find I get much more pain over the winter months. And 2. I ha...

Keren

•10 years ago

12 Replies

a big thank you

a big thank you to every 1 who sent me advice on having a MRI had it done wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be just waiting on results wich is worse...

a big thank you to every 1 who sent me advice on having a MRI had it done wasn't...

sadie21

•10 years ago

1 Reply

acites or fat?

hi its a while since ive been on here.got diagnosed earlier this year but since summer put on about half a stone in weight( i think part due to urso) put it...

hi its a while since ive been on here.got diagnosed earlier this year but since ...

cazz22

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hi, just wondered if anyone with pbc has been asked to take part in a clinical trial?

I received a letter yesterday asking if I would consider taking part in this trial as doctors believe that there could be genetic factors linking to pbc, all I...

I received a letter yesterday asking if I would consider taking part in this tri...

Ktb32

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Would seeing an Immunologist and Hematologist help?

In having PBC, I've asked my gastro if I can also be referred to an Immunologist (to rule out any other autoimmune diseases) and a Hematologist (for detailed...

In having PBC, I've asked my gastro if I can also be referred to an Immunologist...

Hidden

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Does anyone else suffer with chronic muscle pain?

I started with muscle pain, followed by fatigue before I was diagnosed, now the itching thing, that's a whole different story, does anyone else find this...

I started with muscle pain, followed by fatigue before I was diagnosed, now the ...

Sonia40

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Who has Pbc and under active thyroid?

Hi I have both these conditions so 2 auto immune diseases together ...I have a lot of symptoms but I never know which condition is causing which...

Hi I have both these conditions so 2 auto immune diseases together ...I have a l...

miniholliday

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Anti depressants

Is anyone on citalopram for depression ? If not, which one do you take ?

meandmypbc

•10 years ago

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Told by consultant that joint pain is nothing to do with pbc !!!!

I am sure this is is not true and I am changing hospitals and consultants after a very dismissive consultatation..this did not help with the depression i am...

I am sure this is is not true and I am changing hospitals and consultants after ...

meandmypbc

•10 years ago

26 Replies

can we not fight illness the same?

I never use to get ill but recently is another story. just been bad with what I can only assume is stomach flu and can't seem to builds up any energy now, nit...

I never use to get ill but recently is another story. just been bad with what I ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Does steroid injection to reduce pain is bad for pbc ? I am about to do one on Tuesday

Alousha

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Where the itch occur with PBC WHEN u have it I have itch in my private area is that a sign of PBC

Alousha

•10 years ago

16 Replies

I was diagnose with Pbc stage 1 yesterday . I start ursodol. I am planing to undergo to do weight loss surgery? Does it help to reduce weigh

To reduce the stress on the liver. Did someone did a weight loss surgery while have the PBC?

To reduce the stress on the liver. Did someone did a weight loss surgery while h...

Alousha

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Diagnosed with PBC in 2011 after scan AMA and liver biopsy. Blood test annually. No other appointment.

During liver biopsy Dr pierced a bile duct causing a leak into my abdomen. This was the first needle then he did it twice more. Instant excruciating pain....

During liver biopsy Dr pierced a bile duct causing a leak into my abdomen. This...

Pookie18

•10 years ago

7 Replies

MRI

hi going for an mri on Friday really scared any hints or tips to get me through this would really help thanks Sadie x

hi going for an mri on Friday really scared any hints or tips to get me through ...

sadie21

•10 years ago

14 Replies

I won my esa appeal today

Hi all I've won my appeal today for Esa. I was put on esa back in April last year ( not in any category) receiving £201.00 every 2 weeks for me & my husband. I...

Hi all I've won my appeal today for Esa. I was put on esa back in April last yea...

Chez_31

•10 years ago

2 Replies

is there a way to take questran light without making you feel sick?

tr1x1e

•10 years ago

4 Replies

ITCH and Bruising

I have scratched myself so much and so hard I have severe bruising on my legs, is this normal?

I have scratched myself so much and so hard I have severe bruising on my legs, i...

Hidden

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Hi.has anybody who has been prescribed urso not taken it,I suffer badly with medicine side effects so decided not to take it,c my liver

Specialist tomorrow.ive been diagnosed ist stage p b c after a liver biopsy in May.would love to hear from anyone with p b c who doesent take urso.

Specialist tomorrow.ive been diagnosed ist stage p b c after a liver biopsy in M...

Boysanboys59

•10 years ago

17 Replies

liver biopsy results

hi guys - can you tell me how long it took to get the results of your biopsy and what the results mean.

hi guys - can you tell me how long it took to get the results of your biopsy and...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Diagnosed with pbc last week, after 3yrs of chronic muscle pain,

My neurologist new about this 3 yrs ago too and didnt react on it, my gp has since put this on my medical records, seeing specialist next week, can anyone tell...

My neurologist new about this 3 yrs ago too and didnt react on it, my gp has sin...

Sonia40

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Latest ultrasound scan

I was sent a couple of days ago for an ultrasound scan to see why the pain on the upper right quadrant of my stomach had become worse along with poor blood...

I was sent a couple of days ago for an ultrasound scan to see why the pain on th...

June9961

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Fatigue, dizzy, wrist pain, high Colestrol however Liver test are fine?

Can you still have the above symptoms evan though your liver functions or not high? I was diagnosed with PBC 9 years ago, and the only symptom I had was the...

Can you still have the above symptoms evan though your liver functions or not hi...

Fudger126

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - PBC Foundation | HealthUnlocked

PBC Foundation

All posts for November 2013

MRCP

Just a little warning if you change GP Surgeries! I moved house (all of 4.9 miles) on the 20th of September, as of yesterday, (28/11/13)

Hi, i have ha my wisdomtooth out, what painkiller is ok to take?

Those of you with AIH/PBC overlap ....

esa back pay won my tribunal got awarded work related component awarded how much wil i get in back pay

Does anyone suffer with pbc and crohns disease?

How to make a claim for ESA

Two questions about PBC arthritis (if you have it). 1. Is your PBC arthritis worse in winter? 2. Where do you have PBC arthritis?

a big thank you

acites or fat?

Hi, just wondered if anyone with pbc has been asked to take part in a clinical trial?

Would seeing an Immunologist and Hematologist help?

Does anyone else suffer with chronic muscle pain?

Who has Pbc and under active thyroid?

Anti depressants

Told by consultant that joint pain is nothing to do with pbc !!!!

can we not fight illness the same?

Does steroid injection to reduce pain is bad for pbc ? I am about to do one on Tuesday

Where the itch occur with PBC WHEN u have it I have itch in my private area is that a sign of PBC

I was diagnose with Pbc stage 1 yesterday . I start ursodol. I am planing to undergo to do weight loss surgery? Does it help to reduce weigh

Diagnosed with PBC in 2011 after scan AMA and liver biopsy. Blood test annually. No other appointment.

MRI

I won my esa appeal today

is there a way to take questran light without making you feel sick?

ITCH and Bruising

Hi.has anybody who has been prescribed urso not taken it,I suffer badly with medicine side effects so decided not to take it,c my liver

liver biopsy results

Diagnosed with pbc last week, after 3yrs of chronic muscle pain,

Latest ultrasound scan

Fatigue, dizzy, wrist pain, high Colestrol however Liver test are fine?

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