Hello and Question from a new member

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Hello All,

In Oct 2006 I was jaundiced, itchy and had wacky lab results. I was

diagnosed with a stricture in my common bile duct. I had a stent

placed, got pancreatitis and had a few unpleasant months. After many

tests, referrals and a couple more ERCP's, my doctor told me in March

2007 that I have PSC. After my most recent ERCP and stent change in

June, my doctor said again that I have PSC. He has mentioned urso to

me and told me that if I want to take it I can. At this point, I'm

not. The only treatment plan I have is to show up every 2 or 3 months

to get my stent changed. I'm not sure that my doctor has any

experience treating someone with PSC. I don't want to overreact and

run off to every gastro dr. in my PPO but I'm not sure what to do.

Does this sound like a " normal " treatment strategy for PSC? I would

appreciate any suggestions or advice at this point most of what I know

about PSC I read on internet.

Thanks,

Darcy