Management of Autoimmune Liver Diseases

This program from UCSF is part of an annual update for physicians who care for liver failure/transplant patients. UCSF is a national leader in abdominal organ transplant programs. This program covers the current therapies for autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis and others. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [2/2008] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 14084]

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Education

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• liver
• disease
• health
• organ
• transplant

[bossy12379]

not only do i have autoimmune liver disease i also have autoimmune anima, dysautonomia, sleep apnia, chronic headachs, i also have some i cant even say or spell im only 16 the top 2 when diagnosed when i was 15 having all of these is one of the hardest things i think any one could go through i almost died when i was15 i turn yellow and my parents thought at first i was facking it and i wasnt getting out side enough? finally after 2 months and i was in the hospital dieing before my eyes dont wait

[gadionson1]

very fine video...seems so perfect

[SpikerFi]

i just turned 25 6 days ago and was diagnosed with it. just got predisone today, other than itching i feel fine

[rossinaesposito]

I was diagnosed 4 years ago and I started with immuran and prednisone and I was great (except for side effects) and then I had a reactivation that was really bad and I add cyclosporine... now Im taking immuran and Neoral... it has not been a fun ride..

[artofalexandra]

I've had autoimmune hepatitis since I was nine. In May of this year I relapsed (age 20). I started imuran a couple months ago and prednisone a few days back. I having terrible symtoms (bruising, swelling, enlarged lymphnodes etc.). I'm trying to get in to see my doctor but he doesn't have any available appointments for two weeks. It's pretty scary.

[Sunintaurus1974]

I really needed to see these videos. I was diagnosed w. early stage AIH, and I am pretty frightened. I've started steroids, as described in the video. I think I'm having adverse side effects (dizziness, leg cramps); but I believe that I have a good hepatologist and a good primary care physician. I will be checking this site out often.

[mehurtzalot]

Hi MeR0bert, I would love to read your essay if you're willing to share it. I'm looking for any knowledge on Autoimmune Diseases. Write back, please.

[mehurtzalot]

I've recently been told that I have AIH. I am on Prednisone and Azatioprine. Nasty side effects. I am looking for anyone who has knowledge of Autoimmune Diseases. My Mother and I both have Autoimmune Diseases set-off by virus. Any info is always welcomed.

[aknudson2]

I've had autoimmune hepititis for about 3 years now, I am doing some research to find out if there is anyhting I can do to help it subside. I have gained about 40 lb and the drugs make me weak, im only 13...

[nuryzv11]

I have AIH. I got it a year ago. At the begining we didn´t know what was going on with me , my legs hurt so much, I got bruses on my legs, and then a big pain on my ankles that didn´t let me stand up. Now I´m still taking azatioprine and I quit tthe prednisone in January, but after I left prednisone, my hand bones, specifically two fingers started to hurt, and don´t know what happened.