RE: Cholangitis/Chris

[Guest guest]

I had my first cholangitis episode in the spring of 2000. The metro

hospital I went to was unable to get into my CBD - treated with IV

antibiotics and sent home (after the pancreatitis subsided 5 days later). I

was symptom free for a year. A year later, same symptoms, went to the same

ER, same ER doc, same on call GI, who said " he's to complicated, send him to

Mayo " (midnight ambulance rides are us). Mayo had no problems dilating and

stenting my CBD; I developed pancreatitis again unfortunately. The stent

was remove 2 weeks later due to gallbladder area pain (may have been

blocking the GB duct). Gallbladder was removed 4 months later (diseased, 2x

normal size and non-responsive).

I've been asymptomatic since (normal LFTs, no URQ pain, no jaundice, no

pruritis).

Arne

54 - UC 9/77 - PSC 4/00

Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota

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Behalf Of zachsmominga

Hello everyone,

...In the past month however, I have had two episodes of Cholangitis

and needless to say, I am scared. My doctors say that this does not

necessarily mean my PSC is progressing, but an ERCP will have to be done as

soon as I complete my oral antibiotic treatment. I would appreciate any

feedback/comments on your experiences with Cholangitis and how you fared

afterward...

Thanks so much,

Chris