Guest guest Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hi, Im fairly new here. I was diagnosed with auto immune hepatitis in 1979 at the age of 17, Ive had a few ups and downs and was transplanted in 2000 at Kings college hospital, London,England. Last year in March I was diagnosed as having ulcerative colitis which effected my whole colon, I dont need to tell you guys how awful it was untill medication kicked in and it was safe to leave the house. I moved house to a new area and changed hospital and Doctors, now all my care is in Cambridge (England) My liver consultant suspects PSC and my gastroenterologist is doing a colonoscopy in a couple of weeks time. What I want to know is, what confirms or decides if I have Psc or not? will my medication have to change? Im currently on tacrolimus (anti rejection) Azothiaprine(immuno suppresion) pentasa(mesalazine), Spironalactone (diuretic) and lansoprazole. I feel well, but tired am working almost full time. I would welcome anyones thoughts, suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hi Deb; I'm not sure exactly what procedure is used to diagnose PSC post- transplantation, but I would suspect that MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography) would be the least invasive option. If PSC is indeed diagnosed, then ursodeoxycholic acid (ursodiol) might be recommended? Best regards, Dave (father of (21); PSC 07/03; UC 08/03) > What I want to know is, what confirms or decides if I have Psc or not? will my medication have to change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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