Experiences with

Bile salts

Hello EveryoneJust thought I'd post these lovely lambs in their woolly's . Much needed aren't they as its gone so chilly?. I thought they looked really cute and i hope you do too. Thank you all so much for your kind messages of support for my gallbladder surgery. I've been really touched at them all

Hi everyone, I've recently done some research into fennel seeds, and I've read that apparently it contains a compound called Anethole, which helps to relax the muscles in your digestive tract. I was just wondering if anyone here has eaten fennel seeds before and can verify this. I am looking for ways

Hi everyone!I was just curious about your experiences taking a combination of udca, ocaliva 10 mg and bezafibrates. Does it improve the itching? Did you notice any unwanted side effect from bezafibrate, e.g. in kidneys? Thanks for sharing and stay healthy and motivated!

For bile salts. I also have low folate for 2 years that I have had 2 round of folate for 3 months I'm now on for a year. In all this time I have tried going back to work twice at night as my gut is less active over night.

https://www.pbcfoundation.org.uk/what-is-pbc/urso-calculator/ Urso dosage is ONLY based on your body weight - [u][i]never [/i][/u] lab results or increase of symptoms. It is so important to take the right dose. This can often be a reason for no decrease in elevated liver enzymes. Look to see

Hello EveryoneI thought it was time for a fun cutie pic and i hope you all agree it delivers. This was my expression when my local hospital rang to offer me a gallbladder cancellation for 15/3 which is this coming friday!!. Just couldn't believe it really as been waiting so long. 🤞it isn't changed

[u][i]CHOLESTASIS [/i][/u] - This word refers to a state of impaired bile production and/or its bile flow and its consequences. This term does not refer to the mechanism responsible for this happening. This[u][i] cholestatic [/i][/u]state can result in itching, very common in PBC, or

I've just joined as I've been worrying myself sick with online data regarding AST/ALT ratio. My liver function test results came back within range but when I use the ratio calculator it says I have liver cerrhosis or chronic hepatitis. Thanks for any help.

New research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may be driving disease A Birmingham study reveals a novel cellular phenomenon could be responsible for the onset of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Research suggests that a recent understanding of cell movements may

The words this week I want to define are alkaline phosphatase. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme that is released by the bile ducts cells ( among other organs). The release of ALP is a marker of stress or injury. So the more injury or stress to the bile duct cells, the higher

Earlier today I posted the link to the PBC Foundaton's Urso calculator. There are so many posts and questions relating to Urso that I thought it was important for everyone to make sure they are on the right dose. This 'calculator' is also available on the PBC app. Knowing you are taking the right dose

maybe I should make my conditions clearer. intussusception is when the lining of the bowel folds back on itself and makes an inverted U shape which then makes it very difficult for anything to pass through the bowel unless it is very soft, so making constipation or blockages , Like a tyre inner

Hi everyone, it’s been a hot minute since I posted about my kidneys! A few weeks ago I found out I had leaky protein, but I saw the specialist (who was pretty thorough) and he’s not worried about it. And if he’s not worried, I’m not worried! We’re gonna review in 3 months’ time. I’m so glad it turned

Hello all, I was diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis last October with Gastric Varices that where treated with a coil at the time. Can anyone advise as to any travel insurance companies that specialise in Liver disease conditions? Best regards Gary

I want to make everyone aware of an amazing book by the world reknowned PBC expert. I encourage everyone, especially those newly diagnosed, to purchase this book - both editions if possible. Dr. Jones has been one of the contributors to The PBC Foundation's Thursdays' live Q&A sessions. This information

Someone recently asked me about taking Urso after my transplant and the return of the disease for me. I can't find the post but I wanted to answer. I have taken Urso since I was 35 years old. I am now 73. I have had no real problems with it all these years luckily. About 25% of those who have a liver

hi, hoping someone may have experience like mine. I had a perforated gallbladder whilst in hospital with Sepsis back in November. Because of my weight and existing issue the team didn’t want to operate as keyhole wasn’t an option so would have involved open surgery. So I was put on antibiotics for 6

I had my gallbladder out (gallstones) 10 years ago and for the first 5 or so years I had no problems whatsoever, life returned to normal. Then I started getting these weird night time vomiting events. Always seemed to be woken between 2 and 3am with a heavy pressure in my stomach/gut, not feeling nauseas

Hello everyoneJust thought i'd show you these three cutie sets of triplet lambs born on a farm near Swindon this week. Hopefully they will give you all a boost as they are the first ones this year and a wonderful sign that Spring is coming. Hope your starting to see the first shoots in your gardens

I’ve been advised that I need a cholecystectomy due to a polyp (9 x 6.5 mm). I have cirrhosis, but am fully compensated. I have been told that this operation can be very dangerous for someone with cirrhosis. Any help or advice please?