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 sure I use the Vaseline intensive care when I get out of the shower. I've been so much better. It’s the remembering that's now the challenge.
I have stage 3 but for the most part, no symptoms. However, today I had pain in the liver area and my intestines were kind of a mess. Very rare that happens to me. I've been diagnosed since Feb. Considered stable since July. Go back to my GI doctor in January.
Hi Linda, I had an ultra sound with elasticity done a few weeks ago and the results showed stage 4/Cirrhosis, which Not only shocked me but scared me too. I too have NO symptoms, THANK GOD! My Hep.Dr.had me get a biopsy done, which I just had done today, so he could take a better look at my progression. I am waiting for the results and have my followup Dr.appt in the beginning of Jan 2025. Hoping and Praying 🙏 and living One day at a Time. Take care!
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Stage 4 PBC is associated with cirrhosis, which means severe liver scarring. Even if you have no symptoms, it's important to be aware of potential issues. Common symptoms in Stage 4 include:
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
- Severe itching
- Elevated bilirubin levels
It's crucial to follow up with your Show Full Answer