What does NASH liver disease stand for? It is a type of liver disease where fat cells infiltrate the liver. It causes inflammation. Picture a red, angry, liver that cannot function well. The liver performs so many things for your body. When it gets inflammation 24/7 with no break, it eventually leads to severe liver disease. Learn about diagnosis, tests, treatment, diet foods
Guest post by Jess Dang: Now you might be wondering, how exactly does one go from Hep C to Cook Smarts Meal Planner? It’s definitely not the career I was expecting, but I somehow ended up with my dream job.
I was told that Hep C progressed slowly. Throughout my drug use, I would be sober and get my liver checked. Nobody told me that it could mess up my periods, my liver, and my life. Not once was I warned. I lost myself in sickness until I finally became free and became the person I wanted to be. i’m 100% cured now and am lucky to have my life back on track.
I never dreamed that life would go from Hollywood to heroin and back to health after Hep C. I began my film career working in LA and then I was introduced to the world of heavy drugs. I got a second chance at life and am now helping others with substance abuse and mental health problems. Getting rid of Hep C was a huge step and I ended up going back to college.
You are going to need a lot of folks to support you with the Hepatitis C Virus. Think of them as your People who Stand by Me with Hepatitis C and Liver Disease team. It will include family, friends, medical,
In the span of about 5 minutes, my mind can move from doing a routine thing, like scratching my elbow, all the way to something totally ridiculous – say….. moving myself into a cardboard box underneath a bridge. I don’t
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,
I hear a lot from people seeking help for autoimmune liver disease. Trying to figure it out is hard, but most symptoms are the same as any type of liver disease. I know, we can’t lump them all into one
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
Are All Veterans Treated Fairly with Hepatitis C? The Veterans Administration has definitely made positive changes for those infected with Hep C. More money and expanded programs are making huge improvements. Still there are those who may not be getting the
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
Stand Up For Yourself Sometimes I read emails just before going to bed – you know, when my mind is too tired to think. One came in a few weeks ago that I gave a really polite answer to. A
World Hepatitis C Day: We’ve Come a Long Way Baby Look at us! In the beginning there wasn’t a cure for Hepatitis C. The old Interferon and Ribavirin treatment didn’t even come close, but
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
Waiting Room Etiquette There is no other time in your life when waiting seems so long as when you’re sick. It doesn’t matter if you’re sitting in a chair at the doctor’s office or waiting for a procedure – it’s
Social Security Disability with Cirrhosis and Cancer I just got my approval letter. I am officially on Social Security Disability with Cirrhosis and Cancer from Hepatitis C. I have mixed feelings right now. In a sense I’m pretty relieved because I’m
There is something glorious about vegetable juice and protein shakes for a healthy liver. Some of you think that if you can’t chew it, it’s not food. Its easy and oh so scrumptious to make shakes and you’ll be putting all kinds
Liver Safe Vitamins and Supplements with Cirrhosis Making sure that you get the right vitamins is important with liver disease. But remember, a damaged or inflammed liver cannot handle an overload of vitamins, and the wrong dose can cause more harm
(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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