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Ms. Toad

(33,915 posts)
70. Literally, scarring and inflammation of the bile ducts
Tue Dec 11, 2012, 03:13 AM
Dec 2012

It is likely an autoimmune disorder, and the scarring of the bile ducts ultimately destroys the liver. A small percentage of people with IBD (especially UC) also have PSC - but about 85% of people with PSC have IBD. She will likely need a liver transplant. It also puts her at risk for cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, gall bladder cancer, and acts as an exponential multiplier of her risk for colon cancer - currently around 25% because of the combined effects of UC and PSC). Once you're diagnosed with both you get a colonoscopy every year. No good screening tools for the first 3 cancers that can catch them at a treatable stage. No medical treatment for the PSC itself (only the surgical one - and only once the impact of living with an impaired liver is more hazardous to her health than living with someone else's liver).

It sucks. The "good" news is that having both often means the UC is easier to keep under control Sort of like your "good" news of being trapped in the bathroom giving you a break.

Breaking News Surgeon General Issues New Warning [View all] johnlennon_shallrise Dec 2012 OP
My wife has dementia, this is not funny. sarcasmo Dec 2012 #1
Sorry, Take A Chill Pill It Wasn't And Isn't About Your Wife johnlennon_shallrise Dec 2012 #3
I am no fan of faux news but when your wife has dementia then let me tell you to take a chill pill. sarcasmo Dec 2012 #8
My mother also has dementia; greiner3 Dec 2012 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Dec 2012 #28
dick move Deep13 Dec 2012 #37
Lots of people have dementia. Chemisse Dec 2012 #11
My mother died with dementia. I think this is funny. RC Dec 2012 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Dec 2012 #31
I work three days a week in an Alzheimer's Hospital and am surrounded plethoro Dec 2012 #42
But who will stand up for the victims of anal leakage? Politicub Dec 2012 #47
I grew up fighting to survive Ulcerative Colitis. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #56
Hugs Ms. Toad Dec 2012 #59
.... BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #64
Literally, scarring and inflammation of the bile ducts Ms. Toad Dec 2012 #70
wow. youre not kidding... BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #74
Thanks! n/t Ms. Toad Dec 2012 #78
Reading what you've said, I'll delete. Since I've been a caregiver in all those situations and won't freshwest Dec 2012 #67
? BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #73
Oh, no! You're never going on Ignore! And I'm not mad, just what I said I was... freshwest Dec 2012 #83
oh good! I was beFUDDLED! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #88
oh and i meant to say, when u have bowel disease, no one stands up for you. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #65
There are many causes of dementia rainin Dec 2012 #51
My mother died from complications caused by Alzheimer's and proReality Dec 2012 #54
Mine, as well - Ms. Toad Dec 2012 #58
sorry, my grandfather had dementia and now it appears my dad does too. MsFlorida Dec 2012 #60
I am so very sorry. merrily Dec 2012 #71
I understand your post..... tpsbmam Dec 2012 #85
I'm sorry for your wife.... RichGirl Dec 2012 #89
Hopefully the poster will self delete the post. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #2
Why, what's so bad about it? Quantess Dec 2012 #4
I am new in this forum. antiquie Dec 2012 #5
They did, but I thought they were kidding. It's so hard to tell on the internet. Bucky Dec 2012 #34
Joking about dementia is OK in your book? sarcasmo Dec 2012 #6
Yes. FredStembottom Dec 2012 #9
The OP is not joking about dementia. RC Dec 2012 #16
No, but the OP is plethoro Dec 2012 #43
Give it a break, people. I could soon be there myself, and I got the joke. juajen Dec 2012 #46
You either laugh or you cry tblue Dec 2012 #26
My sister raises chickens and I'm offended by your joking about "walking on eggshells." Bucky Dec 2012 #35
So then, are you suggesting no one can post anything humorous about any disease Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #19
My God, People. 12AngryBorneoWildmen Dec 2012 #40
You don't hold those DJ's culpable for that nurse plethoro Dec 2012 #44
The ones I find culpable are the British media who excoriated... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #69
And the proximate cause of this alleged excortiation? plethoro Dec 2012 #72
Without that excoriation, and public humiliation I think... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #84
Well, we'll just have to agree to disagree. Personally, I do not plethoro Dec 2012 #86
I also think such jokes are childish and purile. TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #87
Would you have objected if it included causing people to become "mentally challenged"? michigandem58 Dec 2012 #7
No. It would be a joke. Quantess Dec 2012 #14
No it's not in poor taste adieu Dec 2012 #25
And Fox News is in itself poor taste. RC Dec 2012 #45
Whew! Have been suffering the last week from a horrible cold/flu... cascadiance Dec 2012 #10
Glad to report that I dont watch Faux news. Lilma Dec 2012 #12
I am so very happy that the Politically Correct people were not around when LiberalArkie Dec 2012 #13
It would be funny, if it weren't SO true. amb123 Dec 2012 #18
k&r James48 Dec 2012 #20
I'm offended by this, too Roland99 Dec 2012 #21
Is that a Star Trek reference? Bucky Dec 2012 #36
nah. Roland99 Dec 2012 #41
What, No Criticism On Anal Leakage DallasNE Dec 2012 #22
Eric Cantor is anal leakage (NT) The Wizard Dec 2012 #38
The "anal leakage" part is actually a good thing. The average FoxNews viewer ... 11 Bravo Dec 2012 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Dec 2012 #29
This is the first sign of Santorum! Politicub Dec 2012 #48
leak rso Dec 2012 #50
??!?!?!? PoliticalBiker Dec 2012 #24
Anyone else notice CindyinIndy Dec 2012 #27
Yes, I noticed the rebels looking for a cause. freshwest Dec 2012 #30
+1 sellitman Dec 2012 #66
Ditto!!! SoapBox Dec 2012 #80
true that mac56 Dec 2012 #81
Glad the Good Guys won! CindyinIndy Dec 2012 #82
Nothing about Unknown Beatle Dec 2012 #32
The disease of National Psychosis brought to you by Faux libodem Dec 2012 #33
Employing loose associations The Wizard Dec 2012 #39
Admit it. You are making fun of me. mn9driver Dec 2012 #49
That anal leakage will get you every time! longship Dec 2012 #52
That fella----- El Shaman Dec 2012 #62
Speaking of the Surgeon General ... lillypaddle Dec 2012 #53
well, I knew someone who was a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig fan. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #55
K&R ReRe Dec 2012 #57
;-) El Shaman Dec 2012 #61
I agree. I think it's pathetic to try to make SOMEONE ELSE responsible for your BUTTHURT! TheDebbieDee Dec 2012 #63
K&R SunSeeker Dec 2012 #68
Taking offense to everything posted, the new DU mem DainBramaged Dec 2012 #75
could add . . . another_liberal Dec 2012 #76
K & R In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #77
You see the problem don't you rock Dec 2012 #79
Anal leakage... ewww budkin Dec 2012 #90
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