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Which Primary Biliary Cholangitis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A myPBCteam Member 26 answers

Have Any One Else. Heard That Even On URSO .. And Your Liver Enzymes Is Normal Again. Don't Mean The PBC Isn't Progressing..

By A myPBCteam Member 12 answers

What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

By A myPBCteam Member 10 answers

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Primary Biliary Cholangitis In The Heat?

By A myPBCteam Member 15 answers
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When Does The Fatigue Get Better?

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Lago Vista, TX
A myPBCteam Member

Fatigue related to PBC can be persistent and challenging to manage. While treatments for PBC itself, like ursodeoxycholic acid or liver transplants, don't directly alleviate fatigue, there are… read more

1 day ago

Are High Immature Granlocytes Common With Primary Billary Cholangitis..please And Thank You

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Benson, IL

What’s One Thing About Primary Biliary Cholangitis That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myPBCteam Member

You girls hit it all right on the head. And no support is very hard.

5 days ago

Bei PBC Sollte Man Da Kein Schweinefleisch Essen?

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Deutschland
A myPBCteam Member

Ja, bei PBC sollte man Schweinefleisch vermeiden, insbesondere verarbeitetes Fleisch wie Speck und Wurst. Diese enthalten oft viel Natrium und gesättigte Fette, die Entzündungen fördern, den… read more

November 24

Did Anyone Had A High Reading On Fiberscan An Ur Specialist Wanted To Do A Liver Biopsy

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Canada, KY
A myPBCteam Member

Yes, my scans appeared to show greater disease progression than my biopsy findings. This was my second biopsy. I know, a biopsy seems really scary but it's not as bad as it sounds. I'd rather know, as… read more

November 18

Anyone Taking Milk Thistle Approved By Your Doctor? If So How Much Do You Take? Has It Made A Difference?

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA
A myPBCteam Member

I started Milk thistle when I was put on Urso, 250 mg twice a day for years. It’s the only herbal that the FDA recommends.

November 23

Should Those With PBC (and Likely Additional Auto Immune Diseases) Get Flu Or Covid (or Other) Vaccines? Seems Differing Thoughts

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Oneonta, AL
A myPBCteam Member

My hepatologist insists that I keep up with all vaccines. I have had every COVID vaccine available and get a yearly flu shot. I have also gotten hepatitis A and B vaccines plus the shingles, pneumonia… read more

November 10

Is Taking Bile Salts Helpful For PBC

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Grand Rapids, MI
A myPBCteam Member

Yes, taking bile salts can be helpful for managing Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). Doctors typically prescribe bile acids to treat PBC because they help improve liver function. The U.S. Food and… read more

November 9

My Liver Biopsy Says Stage 4. Anyone In Stage 4? For How Long? I Have NO Symptoms Of Stage 4. What Are You Experiencing? Thank You...

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA
A myPBCteam Member

I have had stage 4 for 2 years now. I have the itching. My arms
and legs itch the most. I made the mistake of taking Benadryl. My eyes became so incredibly dry, even crying didn't help😥. Now, I make… read more

November 9

I Am Interested In Learning More About Seladelpar Which Has Been Recently Approved And Has Shown To Lower ALP Numbers. Has Anyone Tried It?

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Peniel, FL
A myPBCteam Member

Thank-you for letting me know what you learned. I was hoping the manufacturer's program would be more helpful to everyone due to the extremely high cost of their product.

November 5
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