Ask the Experts: The Latest on PBC

In January 2022, Dr. Gautham Reddy, University of Chicago Medicine, presented the latest information regarding PBC.

Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction by ALF National Manager Support Services Warren Hall
3:30 – Presentation by Dr. Reddy
5:55 – Defining PBC
9:42 – Diagnosing PBC
13:20 – Managing PBC
18:15 – Risk of Progression
26:10 – PBC in Pregnancy
26:50 – Managing PBC Symptoms
32:40 – Complications with PBC
35:50 – Liver Transplant
37:20 – Future Horizons for PBC
38:35 – Clinical Trials for PBC
43:40 – Summary
45:10 – Q&A

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[sherronnickel]

I just heard of this tonight and I'm very excited Because not every night, but 3 times a week I spend at least an hour of itching, scratching taking a hot scalding shower then cold water then I take Benedryl and finally I get an hours sleep it's terrible so thank you for this I will be calling my Dr. Tomorrow

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[meriem.studio]

I am freaked out, I tested positive for AMA and won't see a specialist until after six months, my ALP is normal, is there a chance that I don't have PBC?

[mariavanderlugt]

DOES the ursidol medicine cause weight gain 😢😢

[lisababiuk]

I heard that post covid... NAD, omega 3, Ashwaganda and rhodiola were highly recommended. What are the thoughts with PBC?

[dutchmankaggwe]

I was told that and am suffering of Pbc but every day am losing weight what can do

[TheLastNameR]

Anyone found a way to deal with the fatigue?

[tsingh]

yesterday i took my first modafinil but it didn't work on me and i had taken 50mg. Today i had taken 100mg but results are not that good. i guess i can focus only 2hrs and then its gone well, im not feeling sleepy but yah as you mention in your videos that it will energies you and you will feel motivated whole day it didn't. well im 18 and dont take any other medicine or drugs or alcohol. can you tell what should i do cause i have taken it without prescription for my studies

[mariavanderlugt]

IS ANYONE TAKING URSIDOL AND have you noticed any gain weight😢😢😢