Re: itching + bilary cirrhosis

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I've been really itching a lot recently. thought it was just winter skin and

thyroid disease.

then i ran across something about bilary cirrhosis and got alarmed.

Bilary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disease and can be associated with

autoimmune thyroiditis. Itching and fatigue are the early signs.

This disease is inflammation of the bile ducts inside the liver. Occurs

mostly in women aged 35-60.

Does anyone have any more info about this...or does anyone have this

diagnosis?

Cindi

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In a message dated 11/29/2004 2:50:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,

sabrina95124@... writes:

> .She called me back and said it looks like i have Dyskinesia which she

> explained was a problem with the bile ducts

i'll check this out on the internet. thanks.

and so you itched everywhere? anywhere moreso than other places.

my back and upper arms give me a fit!

yea, the bilary cirrhosis is actually autoimmune in nature.

cindi

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In a message dated 11/29/2004 2:50:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,

sabrina95124@... writes:

> She called me back and said it looks like i have Dyskinesia which she

> explained was a problem with the bile ducts,im not sure if this is the same

thing

> as Bilary Cirosis,but i think it is.I also had other symptoms,but the itching

> was the worst.

>

ok...i just looked this up. and bilary dyskinesia is:

Definition:   condition that occurs after a gallbladder removal in

which the muscle between the gallbladder and the small intestine does not work

properly, causing pain, nausea, and indigestion.

 

Did the doctor run liver blood work on you for this? Did she give you any

medication?

Cindi

[Guest guest]

anyone that wants to read more about this autoimmune disease:

http://www.liversociety.org/html/primary_biliary_cirrhosis_.html

cindi

[Guest guest]

btw, costochrontritis has been associated with this...which i had the summer

before being diagnosed.

6.) A large number of PBCers have been diagnosd with Costochronditis which

affects the rib cartledge. I have read articles on this disease and all state

the disease should disappear in a month or two. Some of us have had it for 1, 2

and 3 years and the pain can be severe..... What would be the reason it does

not seem to improve in PBCers? Could it be the autoimmune system causing this?

Do you have any suggestions?

Answer

Costocondritis is painful swelling of one or more costochondral

articulations. This pain may mimic chest pains due to cardiac disease and

digestive

disorders. Therefore, a thorough evaluation for these diseases must be searched

for

by your physician. Rheumatoid arthritis must also be looked for, in addition to

diseases of the ribs such as cancers ( although uncommon). Imaging studies

and biopsy is sometimes necessary in order to make sure that the diagnosis is

correct.

Unfortunatrely, often the pain of costochondritis may last many years in any

individual, not just those with PBC. Treatment with pain medications and/or

local steroid injections usually relieve symptoms. A discussion of pain

medications for individuals with liver disease can be found on my website

http://www.liverdisease.com.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/29/2004 3:57:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,

sabrina95124@... writes:

> Dr did do alot of blood tests,and all the liver tests,and they came back

> normal.Ive read that this is common even though people do have liver probs.

>

yea...i read that too...sorta like thyroid, huh?

cindi

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In a message dated 11/29/2004 3:57:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,

sabrina95124@... writes:

> I have to wait until Jan 19th for appt with Gastro,so im kinda curious

> whats going on with this

yea..me too. i'm gonna get my primary physician to run some liver blood

work..just to give me an idea if i have anything going on.

cindi

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In a message dated 11/29/2004 4:20:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,

sabrina95124@... writes:

> .If your Dr goes as far as to have you get an xray,ask her for a " HIDA

> scan " it is the one where they give you dye in an i.v.and take xray.

>

thanks, sabrina.

cindi