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Texas City, TX

Could PN be caused by an upset in body function due to gallbladder removal?

April 6, 2025
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Members shared mixed experiences regarding gallbladder removal and prurigo nodularis, with removal timelines ranging from 12 to over 30 years... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences regarding gallbladder removal and prurigo nodularis, with removal timelines ranging from 12 to over 30 years ago, though several members still have their gallbladders and developed PN anyway. Many community members described PN as likely triggered by an overactive or haywire immune system responding to various stressors like surgery, autoimmune conditions, or other bodily changes, rather than the gallbladder removal itself. A recurring theme was the frustration of living with a rare, poorly understood condition that leaves visible marks on the scalp, face, and body, often met with disbelief from others, contributing to depression and anxiety within the community.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Roella in Newfoundland
Hi I'm Mary Lou in Toronto 🍁
Nice 2 C a fellow Canadian in this wonderful support group
Just saw your post from last summer about PN on the scalp & dizziness
Lucky my scalp face feet & hands R the only places I dont have PN
Its definitely a frustrating mysterious mystery embarrasing itchy terrible nasty RARE DISEASE 4 sure with no doctor knowing what even causes or triggers it in the first place let alone a long term solution/ treatment/ cure
Time will tell - hopefully some day they will discover the answers but until then we have 2 deal with it one day @ a time unfortunately
More research definitely needs to be done
Take care
Bye 4 now🤗

April 7, 2025
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I have several autoimmune conditions. My rheumatologist feels that PN is a result of my haywire immune system. They knew exactly what PN was; it was not unfamiliar to them. In fact, they said"another one to add to the list."

April 6, 2025
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I have it in my scalp and I barely brush my hair now and wear it up all the time so people can’t see the big bald patch and sores

May 13, 2025
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

OMG! Arnie, you have had quite the medical trials in your life!

April 7, 2025
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Shut up AI

April 6, 2025

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