Just Wondering If Fevers Are Part Of PBC? I Get An Unexplained Fever And Very Tired For 3 - 5 Days. It Happens Every Few Months.
My Gastro Doc Has Prescribed Cholestyramine For My IBS-D. Does Anyone Else Take This?
Yes, it is constipating for me too, but since I tend toward diarrhea when my IBS flares, I'm hoping my body settles into a normal cycle for bowel movements. What is "normal"? LOL
Does Anyone Else Have Trouble Sleeping? I Fall Asleep Easily, But I'm Having Trouble Sleeping For More Than 4 - 5 Hours A Night.
I fall asleep but then I am up 3 or 4 times a night to uriante or just cannot get back to sleep. I was give trasadone sP. but it did not do the trick, so I do not take anything. I will get up in… read more
Can You Eat Seafood Like Shrimp? I Was Told You Should Not. I Do Not Eat It Raw I Cook All My Seafood. Thanks.
I was diagnosed with PBC on May of 2021.
No raw seafood, I never eat raw seafood anyway.
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My gallbladder and part of my bile duct was removed many years ago due to gallstone impaction. Doesn’t this negate the effectiveness of this medication?
It should not because your liver has bile ducts that need to remain open so the bile can go where it needs to go.
Is There A Job Can Fit Someone Who Has Bad Symptoms From PBC,I'm Unemployed And Can't Keep A Job Because Of Mindfog,itchy,fatigue Thank U
I work 3 days a week and will continue to do so as long as I can. I do get tired but just working 3 days really works for me and I feel better for it. Good luck
How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your PBC?
I drink my coffee black, does not bother me at all.
Has Anyone Tried A More Holistic Approach Instead Of All The Meds?
Has Anyone Tried Holistic Treatments For Skin Itching Like Acupuncture Etc?
I have not, my itching is worse if I perspire or soak in the tub so I avoid those things as much as I can. Acupuncture would be worth trying, Chinese medicines do focus on specific organs so perhaps… read more
How Long Do You Wait For A Liver Once Put On Transplant List With Stage 4 Diagnosis
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