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Administrator•1 month ago

I was diagnosed with PBC last year and ever since have responded well to Urso. At the time of diagnosis, my specialist had recommended that I lose some weight....

Ozempic

I was diagnosed with PBC last year and ever since have responded well to Urso. A...

Dora57

•1 month ago

For many after diagnosis we worry if any new pain or symptom means we are getting sicker - that our PBC is now causing new things to happen to us - or worse,...

Thursday's Thoughts

For many after diagnosis we worry if any new pain or symptom means we are getti...

Administrator•1 month ago

Hi everyone Just wondering about taking resveratrol supplements as it’s said it can be against liver fibrosis. Do you have any experience?

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Resveratrol

Hi everyone Just wondering about taking resveratrol supplements as it’s said i...

Sona_akb

•1 month ago

"upper limits of normal" When we have any blood work done, there is always a 'normal' range given with our results. Hospitals or labs...

Wednesday's Word

"upper limits of normal" When we have any blood work done, there is always a ...

Administrator•1 month ago

Hi, hoping someone here can help/advise. I was diagnosed with PBC 18 months ago and thankfully I have responded to Urso Acid. From the start I was on...

Advice required please

Hi, hoping someone here can help/advise. I was diagnosed with PBC 18 months ago...

Cascade35

•1 month ago

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Tuesday's Tip

I've read in Dr. Jones' book that often the use of light therapy has been shown to help patient's itching. It has been used for years in newborns to help break...

I've read in Dr. Jones' book that often the use of light therapy has been shown ...

Administrator•1 month ago

I have had PBC since 2004 with stable liver enzymes until approximately one year ago. I realize it may be disease progression but am wondering because I had an...

liver enzymes elevated after Urso brand change.

I have had PBC since 2004 with stable liver enzymes until approximately one year...

USmember

•1 month ago

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Monday Me!

What have you done for yourself lately? Perhaps it might be better if I ask how many feel guilty taking time for themselves? Why do you think...

What have you done for yourself lately? Perhaps it might be better if I ask ho...

Administrator•1 month ago

I have PBC and respond well to Urso. I am taking a holiday and need travel insurance. Any recommendations will be much appreciated

Travel Insurance

I have PBC and respond well to Urso. I am taking a holiday and need travel insu...

liver-bird

•1 month ago

PBC Foundation Don't forget to download your PBC Day leaflet with links to our NEW Patient Guides and other helpful resources. Keep following as we share more...

Don't forget...

PBC Foundation Don't forget to download your PBC Day leaflet with links to our ...

It's International PBC Day! I know this weekend The PBC Foundation is sponsoring a Patient Conference. I hope today we remember all of us who are affected by...

Administrator•1 month ago

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Celebrate Us!

It's International PBC Day! I know this weekend The PBC Foundation is sponsoring...

Administrator•1 month ago

Brilliant news! Read all about it here: https://www.pbcfoundation.org.uk/obeticholic-acid-in-europe/

Good news for OCA patients

Brilliant news! Read all about it here: https://www.pbcfoundation.org.uk/obetich...

Administrator•1 month ago

Has anyone had this vaccine and did you have any side effects. I read it’s a live vaccine so wonder if that’s why I’ve never been offered it. I’ve just had a...

Shingles

Has anyone had this vaccine and did you have any side effects. I read it’s a l...

Candy12

•1 month ago

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Friday Fun Question

When was the last time you felt someone was a 'real' friend to you? For me, when I had my awful knee problems a few weeks ago, a long time...

When was the last time you felt someone was a 'real' friend to you? For me, wh...

Administrator•1 month ago

Let’s talk about 2 simple words that we all use, I imagine, every single day. “What if”.... My labs are worse, I start itching, I can’t get all of the...

Thursday's Thoughts....

Let’s talk about 2 simple words that we all use, I imagine, every single day. “...

Administrator•1 month ago

1 day to go until our Patient Conference. Do you know you can join us from the comfort of your own home or as a daily delegate in person? Click this link for...

you can attend virtually....

1 day to go until our Patient Conference. Do you know you can join us from the c...

Administrator•1 month ago

Our #PBC Q&A is on Friday this week at 2pm UK time. Dr Andreas Kremer will be here to answer your questions. Click here for the private room:...

change of day...

Our #PBC Q&A is on Friday this week at 2pm UK time. Dr Andreas Kremer will be he...

Administrator•1 month ago

For the latest update on Obeticholic Acid in Europe click here: https://www.pbcfoundation.org.uk/obeticholic-acid-in-europe/ #PBC #SupportforLife

update on OCA

For the latest update on Obeticholic Acid in Europe click here: https://www.pbc...

Administrator•2 months ago

Alkaline Transaminase (ALT) This is a blood test that is part of our liver panel. It is released predominantly by injured hepatocytes...

Wednesday's Word

Alkaline Transaminase (ALT) This is a blood test that is part of our liver pane...

Administrator•2 months ago

If we experience itching, it is an individual decision whether or not it needs treatment. If you itch just randomly, then likely it doesn't warrant any...

Tuesday's Tip

If we experience itching, it is an individual decision whether or not it needs t...

I almost forgot it's Monday... here in the US, we are celebrating Labor Day. Today we remember all of the hard working men and women who keep our country...

Administrator•2 months ago

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It's Monday Me!

I almost forgot it's Monday... here in the US, we are celebrating Labor Day. Tod...

If at all possible, I'm asking as many of you as possible to post on your personal FB page some information about this disease. Educating people is a huge...

Administrator•2 months ago

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September is PBC Awareness Month

If at all possible, I'm asking as many of you as possible to post on your person...

Administrator•2 months ago

Hope you all belong to The PBC Foundation. They do a tremendous job of organizing events on this particular day. PBC foundation.org.uk

Look for up coming events

Hope you all belong to The PBC Foundation. They do a tremendous job of organizin...

Administrator•2 months ago