Experiences with

Gallbladder and bile duct diseases

Hello EveryoneJust thought we all needed a fun 'cutie pic' this time as weather has been so grey and cold for a long time now!!. Meet Annie the Alpaca and her daughter Bailey who live with their owner in Scotland. Handreared as an orphan, Annie is used to indoor comforts and thinks she's one of the

Diagnosed PSP Dec 22,, have issues with balance, swallowing, voice and vision. I am freezing a lot especially at doorways. Has anyone tried hypnosis

I am after advice on what to do... my mum has had a gallstone for over 18months. Length confirmed by scan 10/2024. Still awaiting consultant appointment. But she is in pain all the time (neck, right side, legs)., bloated, nausea etc. Her diet is fat free as the slightest amount causes vomitting.

[i]PBC is long term in nature with bile duct injury typically occurring over the years. Many more patients die [/i][u][i]with[/i][/u][i] the disease - [/i][u][i]not[/i][/u][i] from it.[/i] [i]It can cause injury in 2 ways: [/i] [i]1. This is the progressive

** ANNOUNCEMENT ** The Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK have announced the approval of Seladelpar (Livdelzi) to be used in the treatment of adult patients in the UK with Primary Biliary Cholangitis. This is exciting news as it provides an additional second line therapy

Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)Chemotherapy and hormonal medicines: Antiandrogens (Casodex, Flutamide, Nilutamide) Busulfan (Myleran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) Ketoconazole LHRH agonists (Lupron, Zoladex) LHRH antagonist (Firmagon) Other medicines: Aminocaproic acid (Amicar) Atropine Clofibrate (Atromid-S

Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), and my doctor started me on UDCA. Unfortunately, I’m struggling to tolerate it. For those who have faced a similar situation, what alternatives worked for you? Did the alternatives provide results comparable to UDCA?

Hi, I have suffered from IBS-D symptoms for 35 years and have managed it reasonably well up until this year . I was diagnosed with BPH (enlarged prostate) and placed on Duobluts (same as Duodart) capsules which are taken daily. 9 days later, started having severe IBS symptoms and a few days later, a

I had an ultrasound just over 12 months ago as I kept getting a feeling like an ache under my ribs on right side and back. The scan showed no stones in my gallbladder. This discomfort occurred very intermittently and the gastro consultant referred me for another ultrasound. At this scan the consultant

[i]Pain is frequently felt as a dull to severe sensation in the right upper quadrant of your abdomen. It can often be an indication of gallstones, especially after a fatty meal. PBC patients can suffer from these due to the fact that with PBC the flow of bile is already impeded to some degree. However

[i]Taking Urso can often cause some stomach issues - bloating or nausea. Being a bile salt, it can cause many people GI issues until your body adjusts to it.[/i] [i]It's not always necessary to take your whole Urso dose right from the beginning. According to Dr. Jones, he often tells people

We all know of the problems stress can cause for ibs. I have also noticed when ever I do any gardening,moving pots of plants or bending over to weed. Results in spasm pain for 2-3 days.Wonder if others have found the same. Thankfully buscopan helps.

[u][i]Bile[/i][/u] Bile is the drainage fluid from the liver. Hepatocytes make it and then is modified by the cells of the bile duct. It has 2 main functions: 1. It helps facilitate the byproducts produced by our liver functioning. 2. It helps transport the bile acids to our bowel, where

[u][i]Alkaline phosphatase [/i][/u] It is an enzyme released as a response to injury to the bile ducts - not the liver itself. As more cells are injured, the more alk phos is released. Alk phos is not in itself harmful. Higher levels in the blood does not mean more tissue damage. Even lowering

I'm going nuts with a pain in my but. Any slight wind in my stomach sends a horrible sore sensation into my rectum. Relaxing to empty my bladder sets it off too. I do have pelvic floor dysfunction and very tight muscles diagnosed on investigation. I've had it on and off for years but it usually only

Well guys as you know I went for my pre op assessment today and I'm shocked and confused and the bp done weight height BMI all OK apart from elevated blood pressure then was asked questions etc then had tummy prodded to be told I'm high risk for surgery no explanation nothing gotta have blood test and

Most of us have had a + AMA blood test somewhere along the way to a diagnosis. Some of us find that our AMA test results have elevated and should we be concerned. In short, no, says Dr. Jones. He feels a + (positive) AMA does not necessarily play any part in actually causing the disease.

Told no treatment, no Liver transplant, blocked bile ducts not resolved after two ERCPs. Left Right intrahepatic ducts. Left to palliative care, no surgery or bypass offered does this sound right to anyone ? Does anyone know of an ERCP specialist? Were South East England

[u][i]MRCP [/i][/u]- This is a type of body scan that examines the bile ducts in great detail, using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It looks for any blockage in the bile ducts or the presence of any gallstones. Previously the ERCP was used to achieve this examination. It required, however

I was diagnosed with PMR in July 2024 and am taking 12.5 mg prednisone as well as Kevzara. I have always been a poor sleeper but the steroids have made it even harder. The typical solutions such as Unisom, Tylenol PM, Melatonin etc just amp me up more. I occasionally take an Ambien just to sleep a