Chinese holistic view of PSC

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I'm interested in any experiences people have had with practitioners of

chinese-based medicine.

I've had two separate people tell me now that they view PSC as " heat and

damp " in the liver. This, they say holistically, is usually due to a

fundamental weakness in the kidney/urinary system. Usually they

recommend herbal for this, but I have avoided that or I think my

Hepatologist would excommunicate me!

I certainly experienced urinary system problems as a child, and

frequently suffer from lower back pain around the region of the kidneys.

I wonder whether this is just unique to me however? I've started

drinking cranberry juice more regularly as it is known to be beneficial

to the kidneys. Difficult to say if its had any effect this early.

Incidentally I tried acupuncture for some relief from itching but didn't

get any success, however I certainly became more aware of the muscular

tension I always carry in my lower torso.

Anyone got any other Chinese diagnoses or experiences to share?

Regards

dx 09/2005 with severe and recurrent bacterial cholangitis, ercp/stent

10/2005, transfer listed 11/2005, removed from list 05/2006.

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My Dad has had PSC for about 12 years at least diagnosed then. He saw a well known Chinese accupuncturist for a couple of years and also took the recommended teas/herbs but got too expensive. Every year his test come back with signs of advancement with the disease but very little. Could the accupunture be the reason, I think it has had a positive impact along with prayer. Hope this helps.

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Chinese holistic view of PSC

I'm interested in any experiences people have had with practitioners ofchinese-based medicine. I've had two separate people tell me now that they view PSC as "heat anddamp" in the liver. This, they say holistically, is usually due to afundamental weakness in the kidney/urinary system. Usually theyrecommend herbal for this, but I have avoided that or I think myHepatologist would excommunicate me!I certainly experienced urinary system problems as a child, andfrequently suffer from lower back pain around the region of the kidneys.I wonder whether this is just unique to me however? I've starteddrinking cranberry juice more regularly as it is known to be beneficialto the kidneys. Difficult to say if its had any effect this early.Incidentally I tried acupuncture for some relief from itching but didn'tget any success, however I certainly became more aware of the musculartension I always carry in

my lower torso. Anyone got any other Chinese diagnoses or experiences to share?Regardsdx 09/2005 with severe and recurrent bacterial cholangitis, ercp/stent10/2005, transfer listed 11/2005, removed from list 05/2006.