# Photo **URL:** \ **Category:** Life with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis\ **Created:** [February 26, 2014, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/photo/289 "2014-02-26T14:26:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/ben_psc_community/original/2X/e/e30900c8db9e7859445c45df1a93b72099e1b777.png) [@system](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/photo/289/1 "2014-02-26T14:26:37Z")
Good morning everyone, I was just thinking how nice it would be if all of us posted a photo of ourselves. This group is about all of us being in the same fight, all of us struggling at different times. Having a photo, I believe, simply personalizes things a wee bit more. If you want and if you can, I would love to see more photos of everyone. Thanks so much, Stephen ---
**Author:** ![DaveCJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/davecj/32/415_2.png) [@DaveCJ](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/DaveCJ)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/photo/289/2 "2014-02-26T17:38:39Z")
Very good idea Stephen, let me comb my hair first....DaveCJ ---
**Author:** ![DaveCJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/davecj/32/415_2.png) [@DaveCJ](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/DaveCJ)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2014, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/photo/289/3 "2014-02-27T20:10:32Z")
Thanks Stephen, almost 15 yrs. old and still running great !!! I'm a lot older than that and not running quite as great, but I'm hanging in there...lol...DaveCJ ---
**Author:** ![elsie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/elsie/32/582_2.png) [@elsie](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/elsie)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/photo/289/4 "2014-03-01T02:07:52Z")
Hi Stephen, Nice to see your post. I was diagnosed with PSC this past April. Got the news literally the day I was supposed to leave for Thailand. My disease was discovered through blood work which showed significant increase in my enzymes. etc.... A biopsy and MRI confirmed this too. I am though at an early stage, minor symptoms at this point, but the fatigue is rough at times. Nice to be part of this group!!! ---
**Author:** ![elsie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/elsie/32/582_2.png) [@elsie](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/elsie)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/photo/289/5 "2014-03-02T00:08:35Z")
Stephen Cox (formerly Big Steel) said: > Hi Elsie, > > It's good to hear from you. > > Your story is interesting. Getting your diagnosis the day you were heading to Thailand must have been a shock. > > It's good to hear that your PSC is stable apart from the fatigue. It's tough to deal with fatigue, you can take a 2 hour nap wake up and still feel exhausted. I have found this tough to deal with. > > We are glad you are part of this group. Keep in touch. We are all in this fight together. > > Stephen ---
**Author:** ![elsie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/elsie/32/582_2.png) [@elsie](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/elsie)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/photo/289/6 "2014-03-02T00:13:51Z")
HI Stephen, Yes it was quite a shock, but maybe good in a way as I needed to keep busy and I did not have time to think about it much. I actually the final diagnosis while I was In Thailand, when the MRI results were available on my hospitals web site. My Dr said I am at a stage one. I was supposed to go see her in May, but something just does not seem right lately and I will be going March 12. One thing I have noticed is that I am having a lot of trouble with my blood pressure lately. A bit more abdominal discomfort, but I am trying to remain positive. I am glad to be a part of this group, with others who are going through this. Do u have problems with your blood pressure too? Do you follow a certain diet that helps you? Thanks for your reply and I look forward to hearing from you!!! ---
**Author:** ![elsie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/elsie/32/582_2.png) [@elsie](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/elsie)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/photo/289/7 "2014-03-02T20:50:17Z")
Thank you so much for your response and very helpful suggestions. I do tend at times to go overboard on the salt. I will work on that. I do not drink at all, so that is good. When I first found out about the PSC, My Dr said to make sure that I eat well, I am working hard on that. I am looking forward to spring where I will be outside a lot and getting more fresh air and exercise. I also have MS and am on meds for that, which I believe could be contributing to the high bp. I eat very little fried and fatty foods for more, I have found that my stomach just cannot handle those foods anymore. Thanks so much for your support I am so grateful for it, this is a scary disease and nice to know I am not alone. I go to Dartmouth on the 12th for an MRI bloodwork to see where things stand. Please feel free to let me know how you are doing and if u ever need to chat. I am early on in the disease, but I am a caring person and believe that it helps so much if we know someone is there for us.Have a wonderful day and I look forward to hearing from you