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My Liver Doctor Said I Was Too Old To Get A Liver Transplant...I Am 74 Soon To Be 75...she Said It Was Too Dangerous For Me

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Santa Ana, CA
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Can Primary Biliary Cholangitis Be Reversed? Read Article...
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I don't want a liver transplant I need a bone transplant...bones are the cause of my back pain

When Do You Know Your Ready For A Liver Transplant?

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Cleveland, OH

With auto immune can you get part of liver from a person

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A liver transplant may be considered for people with end-stage liver disease (chronic liver failure) from primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Here are some key points to consider:

- Eligibility: You… read more

I’ve Read That A Liver Transplant May Be Part Of Treatment For PBC. What Are The Criteria To Be Eligible For A Liver Transplant?

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Reisterstown, MD

I was diagnosed with stage 4 PBC two years ago. I am also dealing with Parkinson’s disease, diagnosed 8 years ago.

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Good luck Julie

Is There A Supplement Or Anything Available For An Increase Or Booster For Energy?

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California, CA

I have recently been diagnosed with PBS in last stage (on list for liver transplant).🥺

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I’m sorry to hear that your energy is low. I wish I had an answer. Discuss this with your specialist.

Is There A Cure For Pbc

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Ft Washakie wyoming
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There is currently no cure for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Treatment focuses on slowing down the disease progression and preventing permanent liver damage. Medications, lifestyle adjustments… read more

Is Anyone On Ocaliva "only" Treatment? Unable To Tolerate Ursodiol. Would Love To Hear Your Experience Of Ocaliva "only" Treatment.

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Cleveland, OH

My diagnosis is PBC. Interested in learning side effects, the good and bad, etc. of Ocaliva from your experience. Also, improvements you have experienced and the time frame before you experienced improvements. Whatever you are able to share is welcome and appreciated.

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Ocaliva (Obeticholic Acid) can be used alone for adults who cannot tolerate Ursodiol (UDCA). Here are some key points about Ocaliva:

- Usage: Ocaliva is taken orally once daily in tablet form
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My GI IS MOVING ME FROM Ocaliva To Seladelpar.. Because FDA Says Former Is Less Effective. Anybody Have Experience W This?

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Ormond Beach, FL
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That’s the rationale I heard. I’ll be curious to see how this new one does. Ocaliva brought my numbers into “normal” range…

How Long Do You Wait For A Liver Once Put On Transplant List With Stage 4 Diagnosis

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Pensacola, FL

My dr, in Nov said I was in stage 3 transitioning to stage 4. I go to mayo clinc to start my tests on mar 5th to see if im a candidate or not

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Does Anyone Have Pbc Related Osteoporosis?

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Ruckersville, VA

I was diagnosed with pbc in 2020 then about a year later osteoporosis. Docs told me I was too young for osteoporosis but that it was a system of the pbc.

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Yes I too have osteoperosis, but had it before I was diagnosed with the PBC as far as I know. I take dual advil when I have to and it does help. I was offered other meds, however chose not to take… read more

Does Anyone Here Have The Ductopenic Variant Of PBC? Have You Had A Transplant?

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Sacramento, CA
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