I wanted to see what they looked like. The post banding varices scars of scary pictures of my EGD and Colonoscopy are below. While being treated for end stage liver disease, I had a lot of bandings. My story about EGD and colonoscopy kind of triggered fear from the past. I also kept having chronic esophageal pain and spasms.
Sometimes I hate to face what is happening with my body. When I’m so busy being grateful to just be here, it is easy to ignore pesky stuff – like esophageal scarring from my varices bandings over the years. I
If you have pain under your ribcage and wonder why your liver is hurting, there is still hope. Find out what steps to take to get the help you need to have a healthy future.
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
After all the treatment and chemo I finally made it through a liver transplant. Keeping my mind on the prize of traveling to the World Transplant Games was a great goal, but I ended up in a LOT of pain. I used a lot of tools to keep myself strong without back or hip surgery. Now you can follow my plan and learn how to heal your back pain too. You’re not alone.
Waiting is painful, especially when you don’t know what’s happening next. You feel stuck in No Man’s Land. It leads to a mental funk, spiraling depression, and despair. When I had Hep C, and my liver was inflamed and injured,
There is something about liver disease and lazy afternoons that make you want to stretch out and settle into a mid-day snooze. If you’re struggling with hepatic encephalopathy, fatigue, joint pain, achy body, and brain fog from liver disease or
Cirrhosis is a Pain in the Neck I’ve been walking around like Gomer Pyle for a long time. It’s gotten worse since the transplant. You know, because of the big tummy scar and all…. So, the one thing that I
When You Don’t Look Sick with Hepatitis C: how to Some people actually have the words “I told you I was sick” engraved on their tombstone. That SO would be like me. From the age of 30 on I
Pre and Post Liver Transplant I peer into the darkness several times every night. Sleep is hard to come by, so I toss and turn. My first thought is that I’m so very glad to be alive. All the years
What to Expect after a Liver Transplant This is an email to a Best Friend who is waiting on their liver transplant. I thought you might like to read about what to expect after a liver transplant. As always, pardon any
Drugs that are Safe for Liver Pain This blog about liver pain is different than my first blog or youtube. With liver cancer, Tace, chemo ablation – I’m like most of you, I try to handle pain bravely. But recently there
Managing Stress with Meditation for Cirrhosis and Hepatitis C It is hard to think clearly when our minds are overcome over by health problems, the Hepatitis C treatment, cirrhosis, and everyday life. Since I live with end stage cirrhosis, it
Can My Liver Feel Pain? There is conflicting information about this. There are times when my liver hurts. The dull ache, or sharp piercing always grabs my attention. Fear is sure to follow, paralyzing fear. Many say that our liver does not
(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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