Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
About myPBCteam
Powered By
Real members of myPBCteam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Do You Personally Feel Able To Work Full Time With PBC?

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Oneonta, AL

I have extreme fatigue, my brain just doesn't fire like it used to, nausea is a part of my day and my joints (especially hips) ache. I'm only 57 and don't want to stop working and feel unproductive but wow, this is uphill with a backpack full of rocks.

January 30
View reactions
A myPBCteam Member

Testing started fall of 2022 so around then. Why? Does the fatigue and brain fog get better. BTW I hate ‘brain fog’ - that sounds like I’m groggy or having a 57-year-old moment. I was low iron for decades so have experienced temporary cognitive issues due to low iron. But now I mean serious memory issues like not being able to even envision how to get somewhere. Totally blank. I mean rereading stuff 10 times to try to understand what it’s saying or asking - real comprehension issues. Sometimes in convo’s, I just don’t get what the person is saying.

Tim Hortons staff: “Do you want me to scan your app?”

I’m like ‘what is she asking me? Scan? Scan an app???’

What is happening to me???

February 16
A myPBCteam Member

I did start ssdi in 2013. I did get a lawyer just because I really couldn't understand the paperwork. I filed in 2013 and in TX there is a limit of what a lawyer can charge. It's 3000 here and it is taken from back pay owed.

March 6
A myPBCteam Member

I’ve been on Disability since 2009. I have the PBC, Raynaud’s, Mitchondrial Myopathy,Osteoarthritis,Connective Tissue Disease, and a neck and back injury from a automobile accident in 2003. I used to be a CNA but, it’s impossible to lift and maneuver clients with these disorders.

March 2
A myPBCteam Member

There just is no balance. I’ve been trying for more than a year to adjust to Urso, it just makes me feel lousy. Some days it’s stomach aches, sometimes just ‘gut rot’ , usually nauseas, but it keeps my alk phos down so I choke it back.

February 21
A myPBCteam Member

Oh no giving up. Just surprised how real this fatigue is. I thought ‘oh a little tired - no big deal’ but wow, this level of fatigue was not expected

February 15

Related content

View All

Can Your Blood Test Show You Don't Have PBC. Iam Confused My Arthritis Dr. Call And Said It's Not Showing Up On My Blood Test.

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Shreveport, LA

Has Anyone Qualified For SSDI With PBC Diagnosis? I Have Hypothyroidism Also.

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Rochester, NY

Dietary Changes

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Grapevine, TX
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in