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Administrator•12 hours ago

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Administrator•2 days ago

Sometimes in life we just have to adjust to those 'change of plans', don't we? This morning is Grandparents' Day at my 12 year old Grandson's school....

Thursday's Thoughts

Sometimes in life we just have to adjust to those 'change of plans', don't we? T...

Administrator•2 days ago

The FDA has approved a new trial of using pig livers similar to how diabetics use dialysis for those with liver failure....

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Trial - Pig livers for people with liver failure

The FDA has approved a new trial of using pig livers similar to how diabetics us...

lovesoccer

•2 days ago

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Wednesday's Word

cholangiocystes - these are the bile duct cells. In PBC this is the primary area of attack by your body.

cholangiocystes - these are the bile duct cells. In PBC this is the primary are...

Administrator•3 days ago

Hi Donna and group, I noticed different labs use different ranges for the Alk phos. Some labs use 30 - 120 is normal and some use 44 - 147. So say an Alk...

alk phos

Hi Donna and group, I noticed different labs use different ranges for the Alk ...

Samanthaann

•3 days ago

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Tuesday's Tip

Urso is very safe and overall interacts very well with other drugs. The one drug it can interfere with is when someone also takes cholestyramine for the...

Urso is very safe and overall interacts very well with other drugs. The one dru...

Hope you can look back on the week and think of at least one thing you did for yourself.. either physically, emotionally, mentally, or...

Administrator•3 days ago

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It's Monday 'Me'

Hope you can look back on the week and think of at least one thing you did for y...

Administrator•5 days ago

This is a very surreal day for me. Today is exactly 20 years since I received the phone call telling me that they had a liver for me. Exact moments in time...

Today

This is a very surreal day for me. Today is exactly 20 years since I received t...

Hello, I have a new problem of high cholesterol, especially my triglycerides. Within 6 months I have gone from 200 to 300 on chol, and 100 to 400 on...

Administrator•6 days ago

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Very high cholesterol levels

Hello, I have a new problem of high cholesterol, especially my triglycerides. W...

HealthyChik

•7 days ago

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Friday Fun Question

Would you rather have a housekeeper or a cook?

This is a very emotional week for me. On Sunday I am celebrating my 20th liver birthday! I remember so many exact moments and events like they were yesterday....

Administrator•8 days ago

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Thursday' Thoughts

This is a very emotional week for me. On Sunday I am celebrating my 20th liver b...

Biliary tree The bile duct system in the liver. The common bile duct being the trunk; bile ducts the branches; and bile tracts being...

Administrator•8 days ago

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Wednesday's Word

Biliary tree The bile duct system in the liver. The common bile duct being the t...

Computer glitch yesterday... Unfortunately, liver biopsy has been offered far too often, and incorrectly as a method of diagnosis in the past,’ explains...

Administrator•10 days ago

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Tuesdays Tip

Computer glitch yesterday... Unfortunately, liver biopsy has been offered far to...

Administrator•10 days ago

It's Monday... so what have you done to take care of you in the past week or so? This can be mentally, physically, or spiritually....

It's "Monday Me"

It's Monday... so what have you done to take care of you in the past week or so?...

Administrator•11 days ago

Being from the US, can someone tell me what you mean in the UK by PALS? I read this frequently and want to know what it is. Thanks!

please!

Being from the US, can someone tell me what you mean in the UK by PALS? I read ...

Hello, I currently take 3-300mg capsules of Urso per day. I have always tolerated this medication without any problems, however, now I’m having issues. These...

Administrator•11 days ago

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Urso Capsules

Hello, I currently take 3-300mg capsules of Urso per day. I have always tolerat...

HealthyChik

•12 days ago

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PBC and nosebleeds & migraine

hi has anyone had experience of any nosebleeds and migraines? I was diagnosed with PBC 4 years ago and prescribed Urso acid. Just recently I have had more...

hi has anyone had experience of any nosebleeds and migraines? I was diagnosed w...

Deemum

•13 days ago

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Please participate....

Your voice matters! This survey is still open. Do you currently have PBC and experience itch or live in the same household as someone who does? Take part in...

Your voice matters! This survey is still open. Do you currently have PBC and e...

Administrator•13 days ago

I really like her book "The Five Second Rule" too.... It has made a difference in my life.

Great book!

I really like her book "The Five Second Rule" too.... It has made a difference i...

Hi everyone The next online community cafe for the PBC community across the US will take place on Friday April 18 at 10.00am PT, 11.00am MT, 12.00 CT,...

Administrator•14 days ago

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Great opportunity to meet others

Hi everyone The next online community cafe for the PBC community across the US...

Administrator•15 days ago

What skill would you like to still learn? - money and time is not a factor

Friday Fun Question

Albumin This is a protein made in the liver. It is an indicator of how well the liver is functioning. This lab value will lower if...

Administrator•15 days ago

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Wednesday's Word

Albumin This is a protein made in the liver. It is an indicator of how well the...

Administrator•17 days ago

I apologize for no post yesterday. The day started out with little or no sleep. I had 2 appointments an hour away soon after getting up. I felt the...

Sorry...

I apologize for no post yesterday. The day started out with little or no sleep....

Administrator•17 days ago