One Minute at a Time “Boy, am I glad this day is finally over.” The recent words of a friend caused me to stop and scan my own attitude about the minutes that make up a day. My first impulse
Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization is a mouthful! I like the nickname TACE. I think of a taser – like that gun the police chase unruly people with? Seriously, I learned quite a bit about the procedure and my TACE for Liver
Learning that I Have Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis I often wonder what it was like for you when you found out that you had Hepatitis C. This weekend, I got in the closet and got out “that box” containing my
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,
Should I Tell My Boss about Hepatitis C Should you tell your boss about Hepatitis C? I have experienced it both ways. I told one employer and did not tell another, so I can argue for both sides of this
Hepatitis C Know More Hepatitis C Know More -Dr. Howard Koh is recommending Baby Boomers to Get Tested for Hepatitis C is making recommendations that all Baby Boomers get a simple test for Hepatitis C. Millions of people have the
Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis The Race of Your Life Hepatitis C with Cirrhosis is a race to the finish line. I loved Will Ferrell in Talladega Nights. I have stage 4 Cirrhosis and starting treatment was a big triumph for
Hep C Treatment and Telaprevir Telaprevir is the brand name for Incivik. It is a miraculous drug. Everything about treatment, Hep C treatment and Telaprevir is hard. Once you face that fact, you can face Hep C Treatment and Telaprevir,
Emotions and Crying with Hepatitis C I have been doing some crying. I’m okay, but life is hard sometimes. I wonder how many of you have dealt with your emotions and crying with Hepatitis C. I have had some work
Skin Rash Hepatitis C Treatment S.O.S. I don’t know about you, but when I read the list of side effects of treatment, I was blown away. I literally logged off my computer and didn’t read again for several days. That
Hepatitis C Treatment at Work I put a sign around my neck: Hepatitis C Treatment at Work, because I was counting on it working! However, I didn’t want people on my job to know that much about my personal life.
Brain Fog with Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis In case you have not noticed, brain fog with Hepatitis C and cirrhosis come together like peas and carrots, shoes and socks, spring and flowers. I am having a brain fog moment now.
Drinking Water with Hepatitis C Treatment There all mutliple benefits to drinking water. Take that to the 10th power when talking about Drinking Water with Hepatitis C Treatment . If you are on treatment, drinking water can bring enormous relief to many
Hepatitis C Treatment Hair Loss As if being diagnosed with Hepatitis C is not enough, the protease treatment currently offered has many potential side effects. Your doctor, and your will power, can help you to overcome them. With Hepatitis C Treatment
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo F.
Continued… Since I was diagnosed with hepatitis c, I learned a lot while sitting in waiting rooms at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and labs. Here’s the rest of lessons learned in the Hepatitis C waiting room… Remaining neglected is not
Take Action with Hep c and Cirrhosis blog – You’ve got to shift your perspective when the reality of living with liver disease, or cirrhosis settles in. If you’re like me, you have those days when you just get tired of
Telaprevir Everything about treatment is hard. Once you face that fact, you can go ahead and decide how to endure it. The list of possible side effects is seemingly endless. I left my class with the transplant team and the
(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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