I was diagnosed with negative AMA PBC on 14 Jan 2009 and was immediately started on Urso Forte 500 mg BID (ursodiol). Since it is such a rare disease, I feel very much alone and I have numerous questions about side-effects of the medication. I was also diagnosed with Celiac Disease 1 month earlier so my doctor is not sure whether my symtoms (symptoms) are due to adverse affects of the gluten-free diet, the PBC, or the Urso Forte. For example, I am experiencing fatigue, IBS, hair loss, dry skin, dry eyes, and abdominal pain in the liver area.
, the hair loss is very disturbing. Does anyone have any thoughts on how extensive this is going to be? I've been on the medication almost 2 months. Will the hair loss level off or will I look like a chemo patient after a few months? Is there anything I can do to prevent further loss?