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Recently diagnosed

Recently diagnosed and reading up on the condition and anything that may help over and above medication e.g. Diet, alternative supplements etc.

Recently diagnosed and reading up on the condition and anything that may help ov...

SewingFan

•6 years ago

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Spacing between medications

I take my last Urso with or right after dinner. How long should I wait befor I take my cholesterol meds(Lipitor)?

I take my last Urso with or right after dinner. How long should I wait befor I t...

Ellyne

•6 years ago

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LFT`s Results

Having my LFT’s results today. Even though Alkaline Phosphate (97) and Bilirubin (0.46) are in range, my liver is not working properly. My transaminases are...

Having my LFT’s results today. Even though Alkaline Phosphate (97) and Bilirub...

ritarobainapbc

•6 years ago

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Fibrosure levels

Has anyone ever got the Fibrosure blood work ???

Arlie

•6 years ago

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LFT'S Going Up.... Rats!!! 😔

Hey everyone🙋, So, I've been having some discomfort in my liver area, some nausea too, and back ache. Yesterday I reached over in bed to grab my tablet and...

Hey everyone🙋, So, I've been having some discomfort in my liver area, some nau...

Ktltel

•6 years ago

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Amitriptyline

Has anyone experienced a sore throat while taking amitriptyline?

99am

•6 years ago

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Alt phas creeping up

So my Alt Phas went from 143 to 175. No apparent reason. Dr. Sent me for another ultrasound. The first one was done 2 years ago. When I was diagnosed with PBC....

So my Alt Phas went from 143 to 175. No apparent reason. Dr. Sent me for another...

LorraineLouise

•6 years ago

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Amitriptyline

I was told by my consultant taking amitriptyline for nerve pain was absolutely fine, (been on it for about 9 months), but read on another site that their liver...

I was told by my consultant taking amitriptyline for nerve pain was absolutely f...

Mnoye

•6 years ago

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Supplements

Has anyone found any supplements such as herbal, vitamins that seem to really help the liver to regenerate?

Has anyone found any supplements such as herbal, vitamins that seem to really h...

jmccurry25

•6 years ago

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Blood results

Just got my latest results and ALT reading has risen for no apparent reason ALP and Bilirubin within range. Would love to know why the readings vary when life...

Just got my latest results and ALT reading has risen for no apparent reason ALP ...

Biddyb

•6 years ago

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Enlarged right side

Has anyone ever had this problem? It is not really my abdomen but more my side between my stomach and back. It is on the right side of my body. I did have...

Has anyone ever had this problem? It is not really my abdomen but more my side ...

danaLL

•6 years ago

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Pbc

I have pbc and suffering with terrible itching, has anyone come across treatment there reduces this symptoms. It would good to her from you.

I have pbc and suffering with terrible itching, has anyone come across treatment...

judysutherland

•6 years ago

15 Replies

2 NEW BREAKTHROUGHS

Wow! Wow! Wow! Sunny, these are amazing articles! The human body's amazing ability to heal, in collaboration with the ingenuity of scientists and researchers,...

Wow! Wow! Wow! Sunny, these are amazing articles! The human body's amazing abili...

SunnyXXOO

•6 years ago

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Generic brand of urso

hello, I've just picked up my urso and the brand seems to have changed. I used to Ursofalk 500mg and now it's Cholurso 500mg. I asked pharmacist about it and...

hello, I've just picked up my urso and the brand seems to have changed. I used ...

Rosie2410

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Pbc and dieting

Im new here but not new to pbc. I was diagnosed 4 years ago. I also have lupus and hypothyroidism after radioactive iodine to treat my graves disease. All of...

Im new here but not new to pbc. I was diagnosed 4 years ago. I also have lupus a...

evesmith1963

•6 years ago

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Fillers and PBC

Hi , I was diagnosed in May 2018 with stage 1 ( liver biopsy). Since taking ursidol my numbers have gone down. I'm starting to notice loss of volume in my...

Hi , I was diagnosed in May 2018 with stage 1 ( liver biopsy). Since taking u...

Mimi61196

•6 years ago

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Why are my legs and feet very cold and tingling

I seem to have developed very cold legs and feet that have a tingling, almost burning sensation, even though I feel as if i am freezing from my thighs...

I seem to have developed very cold legs and feet that have a tingling, almost bu...

nazgoddard

•6 years ago

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Biopsy result time frame

Hi, quick question for those of you in the UK who have had a liver biopsy. How long did you wait for the results? I had my biopsy 3 weeks ago and enquired...

Hi, quick question for those of you in the UK who have had a liver biopsy. How ...

Rachie34

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Hormone Replacement

Hi Anyone have any experience of Hormone Replacement Therapy with their PBC, I have been prescribed it for horrendous sweats, any info greatly appreciated, my...

Hi Anyone have any experience of Hormone Replacement Therapy with their PBC, I h...

Jaycee

•6 years ago

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Antidepressant could be a promising treatment for PBC

Date: June 27, 2018 Source: University of Calgary Summary: A team of scientists has discovered what could be a new option for these hard to treat...

Date: June 27, 2018 Source: University of Calgary Summary: A team of...

Betonarme

•6 years ago

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gilbert syndrome & low white blood cells

hello everybody I took my daughter to the doctor for a regular blood test they informed me that her white cells were low 3500 and her bilirubin levels high......

hello everybody I took my daughter to the doctor for a regular blood test they i...

moc1313

•6 years ago

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Sleep issues

What do you guys take to help you sleep??

Markita

•6 years ago

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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018

Dr. James P. Allison, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, poses for a photo in New York in 2015. Allison and Tasuku Honjo have jointly been awarded...

Dr. James P. Allison, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, poses for ...

SunnyXXOO

•6 years ago

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Antidepressant meds

For those of you on antidepressants have you found that it has caused raised liver function numbers ... or caused some indigestion? I may start an SSRI.

For those of you on antidepressants have you found that it has caused raised liv...

Irisw

•6 years ago

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cholestyramine powder,

Can someone explain why it’s better to take the cholestyramine powder before breakfast and one after breakfast? The directions says take one if before...

Can someone explain why it’s better to take the cholestyramine powder before bre...

Prettyeyes79

•6 years ago

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CONFUSED.COM sorry its so long winded but its do it all in one go or chicken out and not do it at all.

Hi here goes with my story diagnosed with PBC in July (2017) last year as my GP first thought i had cancer following a medication review then sent for a ultra...

Hi here goes with my story diagnosed with PBC in July (2017) last year as my GP ...

123PAT

•6 years ago

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Ayrshire District

Is there anyone on the site that lives near Ayr? Jan

JaniceK

•6 years ago

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Ayrshire PBC Suffers

Is there anyone out there from Ayrshire or surrounding areas. I did have contact with a lovely lady from Ayr and one from Millport, however, I have not been...

Is there anyone out there from Ayrshire or surrounding areas. I did have contac...

JaniceK

•6 years ago

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Jan

A picture during my good days.

JaniceK

•6 years ago

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Acupuncture and Naturopathy

Hello everyone. This is my first post. I was diagnosed with PBC in 2015. Have been on URSO since. As of today I am an URSO responder and I am asymptomatic....

Hello everyone. This is my first post. I was diagnosed with PBC in 2015. Have...

kishna

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Posts - PBC Foundation | HealthUnlocked

PBC Foundation

All posts for October 2018

Recently diagnosed

Spacing between medications

LFT`s Results

Fibrosure levels

LFT'S Going Up.... Rats!!! 😔

Amitriptyline

Alt phas creeping up

Amitriptyline

Supplements

Blood results

Enlarged right side

Pbc

2 NEW BREAKTHROUGHS

Generic brand of urso

Pbc and dieting

Fillers and PBC

Why are my legs and feet very cold and tingling

Biopsy result time frame

Hormone Replacement

Antidepressant could be a promising treatment for PBC

gilbert syndrome & low white blood cells

Sleep issues

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018

Antidepressant meds

cholestyramine powder,

CONFUSED.COM sorry its so long winded but its do it all in one go or chicken out and not do it at all.

Ayrshire District

Ayrshire PBC Suffers

Jan

Acupuncture and Naturopathy

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