I found out in 2021 at age 69 I was told for several years my liver enzymes were high and my Dr did not seem concerned. I had no symptoms and NAFLD was mentioned, I was planning our daughters wedding and husband was fighting cancer. Eventually I was sent to a GI who wanted a biopsy, as time and my husband passed I went for biopsy and was told PBC, Cirrhosis with Meld score 8. Then sent to a hepatologist evidentially I have had this for many years but asymptomatic. I was told hyperthyroidism 26 years ago but had no idea about liver disease. I was put on Ursodiol which has helped with my lab numbers, I have Ultrasound and bloodwork every 6 months when I see the hepatologist. I have some pain in my right back side especially when working in my yard, possibly from kidney. When DX I changed my diet when I asked what to do they said eat Mediterranean, NO
beef, pork, fried, white bread, sugar, salt. So I eat chicken breast, ground turkey breast, salmon, tuna, beans, veggies, fruit, whole grains. I’ve tweaked recipes to fit this diet so as not to get bored with my meals. Over three years of this part of my life I lost 85 lbs and didn’t even realize it, only good thing about my story is that my friends say I’m skinny and I’ve had to replace All of my clothes, thank goodness for hand me downs and resale stores. I hope I’ve answered some of our concerns PBC is not so bad when caught early and you treat your liver well. I am so thankful I never liked or drank alcohol 💚