Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Archives - British Liver Trust

Lynda’s story: “Ursodeoxycholic Acid worked really well for around ten years – although there was cirrhosis there was no deterioration”

Lynda’s ‘world fell apart’ when she was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis and when she heard the …

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Clare’s story: “My bile ducts had shrivelled up and the only cure was a liver transplant”

Seven years after being diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Clare was a busy working mum and, although …

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Jayne’s story: “I promised my dad when he died that I would keep telling people about liver disease”

When Jayne first started feeling unwell her GP said ‘it’s all in your head’. She was put …

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Rebecca’s story: “Liver disease won’t stop me achieving what I want to achieve”

Rebecca was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis two years ago and stays as fit as active as she …

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Lucy’s story: “Without my GP making sure my Autoimmune Hepatitis diagnosis was found at the age of 19 I may not have made it this far”

Lucy feels very strongly about early diagnosis of liver disease and being persistent even when she was …

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Samantha’s story: “The GP suggested I was a secret drinker and I still feel very hurt about the stigma I experienced. It will never leave me”

Samantha was deeply upset by the stigma she faced from some members of the medical profession. When …

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Justin’s story: “I am so grateful and in absolute awe of the miraculous work the NHS achieved, and how strong and positive my wife has remained throughout the process.”

Justin’s wife Lisa was diagnosed with with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in March 2020. Here he shares …

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Marian’s story: “I look forward to helping with my new grandson.”

Marian

Marian has primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Thank you for sharing …

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Lisa’s story: “Having a transplant has changed my outlook on life.”

Lisa and Christmas tree

After Lisa was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), she had a life-saving liver transplant. Thank you …

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Diane’s story: “PBC may return. If it does, I know what to expect.”

Diane

Diane had Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), a rare autoimmune liver condition. She’s shared her liver transplant story …

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