The top 5 reasons you should get a liver check. The liver words hard and keeps disease silent until it finally gives out. Don’t wait to protect yourself when you can get a screening with your blood labs. Talk with your doctor or PA and avoid end stage problems that occur suddenly like it did for me.
Our household was always pretty exciting growing up. Dad drank a lot, and that could lead to either rocking around the Christmas tree, or the Christmas fight from #*&%. I vowed that my home would only honor the best traditions,
“Give me the whole truth” I told the doctor. After hearing that I wouldn’t make it to Christmas, I wanted details, kinda. You and I both know that we can’t take it all in at once. Part of you wants
There’s not a lot of Ho Ho Ho while being diagnosed or treated for liver disease. Celebrating the holiday and health problems flaring doesn’t bring in tidings of great joy either. Don’t cry or pout though, I can offer you
I hear from people who are sick and dealing with health issues. In addition to that, many have problems with their kids. When adult kids disrespect you, I’ve got some ways you can calm that mess down. I hope you
My Organ Donor – Telling Our Story This is my 143rd attempt at writing about my organ donor. Now, I’ve got a second sentence in here. I think it’s going to happen…… because – I’ve received a letter from his
Take it Easy: Advice From My Sister When my bottom lip sticks out and tears spill, I’ll simply write the word “cry”. In July of 2014 an ultrasound picked up on cancer trying to take over my liver. My mind scattered out
Get Real with Expectations I have been dealing with some unrealistic expectations lately. We can all benefit from looking at the mental images that we hold up for ourselves in every area of our lives. What happens when we hold up expectations?
The Ins and Outs of Life Let’s face it: When life gets messy with Hepatitis C , Cirrhosis, or any illness – it’s complicated. I am not talking about the medication for treatment, or the diet restrictions. I am talking
My Family Doesnt Understand Hepatitis C Learning to live with cirrhosis takes a lot of effort. One of the first things I had to realize is that my family doesnt understand Hepatitis C. I knew very little in the beginning,
(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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