Gallbladder removal & NSAID use

[Juiceboxhero76]

Will having your gallbladder removed help with PBC? And can we take ibuprofen to help the inflammation?

[Allison57]

I can only share my experience. I am 3 years post liver transplant....every transplant patient does not have a gallbladder . My PBC returned, so apparently the gallbladder wasn't a factor for me. I am not supposed to take any NSAIDs. Sorry it probably wasn't the answers you were hoping for💗

[AllHis in reply to Allison57]

Is a baby aspirin in the NSAIDs?I'm waiting patiently for diagnosis...

Are calcium supplements helpful? I was recently told to supplement 1200mg with 4,000- 5,000IU D3...

[OdinsMom]

No it doesn't help with PBC . Personally haven't taken nsaids since I was diagnosed, but was diagnosed the first time stage 4. Ask your dr. NSAIDs can cause increased chance of bleeding and as a rule for everyone can increase blood pressure.

[LastMinuteLynn]

I had my gallbladder removed before PBC diagnosis. They thought my gall bladder was causing my issues. It was not. Removed for no reason, but that is OK as if my gall bladder went “wrong” when I was much older, removal would be a bigger deal.

[HopeLoveAndScience]

My gallbladder was also removed on my journey to my PBC/AIH overlap diagnosis (my primary care physician thinking it was likely the cause of elevated enzymes). No impact post surgery. After that, I found an excellent hepatologist to be my liver life coach.

Managing joint inflammation and related pain without NSAIDS has been a series of lifestyle adjustments resulting in this helpful combination:

- intermittent fasting (16 hours fasting daily) - drinking hot lemon water while fasting

- I take a daily turmeric supplement, along with a multi vitamin, a D3 supplement, a beet root supplement and Urso

- I eat more fruits and veggies,mless red meat and try to avoid white food (sugar, breads, cereals, too much dairy)

- 90 minutes of walking and/or cycling daily (30 minutes, before and after work and during the lunch break)

- one hour of yoga, dance or tai chi twice weekly to improve circulation, loosen muscles and tendons, and increase range of motion

I’ve tried it all as an ongoing experiment around a packed work and family schedule. I’ve changed one thing at a time to figure out what helps the most and have chosen things that bring me joy. In my pursuit of a chemical free lifestyle (to protect my liver), I grow my own produce in Summer and avoid foods with a lot of preservatives. I still struggle with weight issues, but I don’t beat myself up psychologically. I just try to live healthy and happy.