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Liver disease itching: What helps?

Transplants | Last Active: Oct 4 1:28pm | Replies (157)
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@dtknoxville

Hi Jeanne, I am a Stage 4 Cirrhosis patient (9 years). I have been “on” but now off of the transplant list as my meld has improved. I have terrible itching that is well controlled with a drug called Ursodiol. It is an expensive drug, and some insurance companies will cover it, and some will not. I have also used GoodRx for many drugs including this one. I wish you the best with your care.

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jeanne5009 | @jeanne5009 | Nov 29, 2018

Thanks...i see my dermatologist today and will ask her.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Nov 29, 2018

Hi, David Taylor @dtknoxville, Welcome to Connect. I am sorry to hear about your itching. I know what misery it is. I had actually forgotten that I was on ursodiol for my pre transplant treatment. I did not even think to associate it with the itching!

David, I am a transplant recipient (liver/kidney 2009), and I would like to invite you to read thru and to join in any of our discussions here on Connect. I am always excited to meet new members and to learn with them as we share our experiences.
For blogs and information from the experts check out the PAGES section of Connect. You can enter thru the link top of this page. Scroll to the very end - You will see the Transplant Pages.

How long have you been taking Ursodiol? Was it prescribed for the itch, or for a liver/bile duct condition?

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