My Liver Biopsy Story
My liver biopsy story may be different than most. For one, it hurt like heck. Perhaps my experience was a little rough because of my late stage cirrhosis, and low platelets. You may be wondering which one is best. At
My liver biopsy story may be different than most. For one, it hurt like heck. Perhaps my experience was a little rough because of my late stage cirrhosis, and low platelets. You may be wondering which one is best. At
Burnout is characterized by people with low engagement in things they usually enjoy. It also manifests physically through fatigue and tiredness. However, if it remains unchecked, these burnout symptoms can lead to illnesses like liver disease. Because of the instability
Many of our fellow patients get involved in The Liver Meeting each year. In 2011, right after my liver totally failed. Someone in a forum mentioned that the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) meeting was being
Fact vs Fiction: What patients with Chronic Liver Disease want to know about COVID-19 Live Webinar is coming up. April 22 at 6 PM EST. This Free Q & A is designed with the patient in mind. I’m like you,
My personal list of benefits of Tai Chi and Yoga Healing after COVID actually began years ago. I’ve done stretches before exercise class since my early Jane Fonda workout days. While teaching aerobics during the 80’s and 90’s, those before
I’ve started a newer thing to stay in touch with my local yoga peeps and connect with online friends too. It’s a Facebook Yoga and Meditation at Karen R Hoyt. Come join me for a private online classes for every
Online dating can be fun. When I was single and sick. I spent a lot of time being the 3rd wheel with friends, but I was lonely and wanted my own date. Sure, guys flirted with me at social events
Finding the best food sources are your first step for fighting fatty liver. A person may have cirrhosis and yet have no symptoms. People who drink little to no alcohol are also becoming victims of fatty liver, and it is
Read time: 2 minutes. You have so many questions about drinking with liver disease. I’ve shared pieces of my story, and this is Part 1 in a series about how my dad quit drinking with stage 4 and reversed his
‘Heart Diseases’, is a term that covers all the disorders related to the heart. Similarly, it includes all cardiovascular diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels. In addition, it also leads to clogged arteries. Do you know poor cardiovascular health
I recently took part in The Little Red Heart 5K: LifeShare OK and it was way way over the top fun. This year, it was an honor to serve on the planning committee under our chairperson, Susannah Hooper from Aiden’s
Can You Exercise Safely with Liver Cirrhosis When my liver failed with Hepatitis C, my doctor made me quit exercises. No weights, no cycling, no running. I had to prove that I would be super careful not to cause another varices
World Transplant Games It’s difficult to put into words – being at that door and then coming through to the other side. The door was double and led into a rather crowded room with many machines and a metal table
Balancing Hepatitis and Health My life has been spinning since being diagnosed with the Hepatitis C Virus. At first, I ran out of the hospital trying to get away from it. Then I spent the next 6 years coming to
(AASLD) The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease creates info and education to support patients. Doctors and medical staff are invested in helping you liver longer stronger with liver disease.
(Global Liver) Donna Cryer is a dear friend who had a liver transplant while finishing her law degree. Her reach goes out to patients, families, medical providers, pharma and on and she’s global.
(Trio-National) Transplant Recipients is your one stop shop for information for ANY type of transplant candidates, recipients, their families and the families of organ and tissue donors. Lorrinda Gray Davis is the President.
(Trio – Oklahoma) This is Oklahoma’s chapter founded by Lorrinda Gray Davis. I’m the founding VP to our current president Benjamin Babb. For anyone needing support for solid organ, tissue, or eye transplant, we’ve got your back. We’ll truly be your best friend.
(Fatty Liver Foundation) was founded by Wayne Eskeridge to improve the diagnosis, treatment & support of Americans with fatty liver, NAFLD or NASH through awareness, education, screening and patient advocacy.
(Sober Liver Survival) founded by Jenn Leigh Jones is everything you need for sobriety, recovery, PTSD, breaking cycles of addiction and victims of personal violence. She’s just getting SLS off the ground and would love to connect with other people battling alcoholism.
(Say Yes to Hope) Suzanne Lindley is a hope dealer to cancer patients. If you need a fri
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