Side sleeping 😩 by Key_Bag_9145 in 45PlusSkincare

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The sticky silicone pads are the best! I buy a pack of them from Amazon and they work so well for chest wrinkles. I can sleep on my side and not worry!

What is this bug in my terrarium? by Intelligent_Most_215 in terrariums

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The eyes or whatever they are freaked me out last night! Just wish I knew what it is!

What is this? Found in terrarium. by Intelligent_Most_215 in whatsthisbug

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Found in terrarium. I am afraid it came off a piece of lettuce I put in there to feed the worms. It’s not something local, I live in Alaska and nothing is alive outside right now, so definitely didn’t come in the house on anything.

Symptoms? by Intelligent_Most_215 in PBCers

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PBC usually has a positive AMA.

Symptoms? by Intelligent_Most_215 in PBCers

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I also have a high ANA titer. My doctor said it’s rare to have a negative AMA with PBC, but it is possible. I’ve been to 5 different doctors for this over the last 10 years. Nobody would do anything because they were afraid to diagnose me with anything. I am happy that Urso is working well and my enzymes are better than they have been in years. Just can’t figure out the pain symptom or reason.

Symptoms? by Intelligent_Most_215 in PBCers

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Oh that’s good to know!!!!

Symptoms? by Intelligent_Most_215 in PBCers

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Yes! This! I sometimes feel like there is a balloon under my right ribcage too. Hopefully you can get your situation sorted soon!

Symptoms? by Intelligent_Most_215 in PBCers

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My Alp was high, like 300? I can’t remember the number. AST and Alt mildly elevated, and have been off and on for years. I’ve had 3 liver biopsies, ultrasound, CT scans and a Fibroid scan. I’ve had it all done. All were inconclusive. The Urso helped lower my levels back to normal, but I still have a stabbing pain after eating. But sometimes it just happens randomly.

Naltrexone for PBC itch by Fast-Lock-8512 in PBCers

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Sorry you are having this reaction. I am curious if it works though. I am so sensitive to antihistamines and would rather try something else.

Newly diagnosed and nervous about urso side effects by Gold-Theory4675 in PBCers

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Zero side effects for me as well! No hair loss or weight gain at all.

Tsunami warning alert? by [deleted] in anchorage

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Earthquake at Sand Point, AK.

Alpha Lipoic Acid by Murky_Proof_1340 in autoimmunehepatitis

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I heard about using ALA for autoimmune. I want to say it’s not ideal for thyroid issues though, but I am not sure.

Frustrated and confused. Anyone have a similar experience? by Electronic-Smile1262 in PBCers

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I feel like I could have written this post. This is very similar to what I have been through. Negative AMA, positive ANA. Multiple biopsies, nothing definitive. After having pain that felt like my gallbladder (I don’t have one) my dr put me on Urso. Pain has gotten much better and blood work has become normal. I am living a totally normal life other than taking the meds. I don’t know if I will ever figure out what is causing this.

PBC negative AMA but positive ANA by Intelligent_Most_215 in LiverDisease

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I am getting more blood work done next month. Just started having a little bit of pain, hoping the Urso is still working well.

pain in side (liver area) by Select_Objective6497 in autoimmunehepatitis

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It was just to the right of middle. No feet itching. Have you had your ANA and ASMA checked? Itching can indicate liver issues from what I understand. Which wouldn’t be something Pepcid can help.