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June 5, 2025
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Members responded to the question about eating small portions and feeling full or nauseous, with many sharing that this is a very real and... Read more

Members responded to the question about eating small portions and feeling full or nauseous, with many sharing that this is a very real and common experience in their lives with PBC. Several members offered practical tips like eating 5 small meals a day, including protein and fruits and vegetables, and trying ginger chews to ease nausea. A recurring theme was frustration with doctors dismissing symptoms, paired with encouragement to seek specialists who truly understand PBC and to advocate for yourself.

A myPBCteam Member

For me it depends on the day. Some days I can plow right through a plate of food (mind you I use little plates), and then other days I can’t even look at food without feeling nauseous.

June 11, 2025
A myPBCteam Member

Keep on smiling 😀

August 13, 2025
A myPBCteam Member

Yes, I tend to eat smaller meals throughout the day. I always take food home from restaurants because the portions are too big.
Doctors. I have a wonderful doctor, he saved my life. BUT- when I told him I was struggling with anxiety he said “but your numbers are improving so why are you anxious?”. I just think doctors are not trained at all in bed side manner. They are very scientific and logical. Chronic disease is debilitating no matter how “healthy “ you are. I would say, if you can’t find another doctor, stick with this one (as long as you are comfortable with the results) and insist on discussing symptoms that you think he/she can help with. Our meds and illness cause SO many weird symptoms.

August 13, 2025
A myPBCteam Member

I myself have these same days where I can eat fine, then there are other days where I'm so nauseated I can eat very little.

June 17, 2025
A myPBCteam Member

Hi , I have the same problem it started around months ago. I eat small portions now. I use medical Marijuana for all my pains ,and it gives me hungry, but only small portions. I was going to a weight loss program and they taught me how to eat 5 small meals a day. It keeps your blood sugar level. I lost 80lbs that way and kept it off for 10 years. Try to include protein, and 5 fruits and 5 vegetables a day. 😉

June 9, 2025

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