Almost 6 years ago, my hepatologist found the tumor on my liver. Sure enough, it was malignant and it tore through my life like a tornado. Nothing prepares you for the “Cancer” word. I was placed on total and permanent
Feeling safe while living with cirrhosis is not always easy. Eleven years ago this May, an ambulance ride to ER saved my life. A massive varices bleed had come on suddenly. It took 7 units total, of plasma and whole
How I survived COVID-19 with a liver transplant began by eating a Liver Loving Diet. You knew that was coming, but there’s more. I also give a lot of credit to singing. There is a method to my madness, so
When Dr. John Lake from the University of Minneapolis Medical School invited me to be the patient voice on the Covid-19 subcommittee, I was over the moon excited – and nervous. Of course, I accepted. Then hubby and I sat
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.
Many think of autumn as the ending of summer. I think fall is a time for beginnings. We all enjoy the crisp cool air and deep blue sky; the sun signaling the days to become shorter. And who doesn’t love
At The Liver Meeting, Jennifer Lai MD always restates that drinking coffee is the best thing you can do for your liver. Read the latest research from a new study I found. Non-Alcoholic-Fatty-Liver-Disease, or any other type of liver problems.
If you would have told me that I would be going from cirrhosis to Marathon in 2 years, I would have laughed. In 2013 I was 29 and diagnosed with fatty liver disease due to heavy alcohol use, diet
I needed to get my crap together and quit drinking. My doctor warned me that no more drinking during the week. I had constant pain in my side and felt like I was always hungover. My eyes turned yellow and I was throwing up blood.
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.
Today, your doctor can use a liver biopsy or FibroSure and FibroScan to see how healthy your liver is. A needle biopsy used to be the gold standard to determine the stages of cirrhosis. With newer and less invasive methods
Heat can cause a lot of problems for liver disease patients. If you are taking medication or treatment, some drugs can make it worse. Here are tips for staying cool and what can help you or what to avoid. Take it from my personal list of creams and lotions.
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.
Working out safely during cirrhosis is possible. If you have advanced disease like I did, it can take some time. You may be weak and have wasting muscles. Follow my chair exercises and watch out for the signs. Tell your doctor that you plan to work out.
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.
It’s easy to get shook up with liver disease, family problems, finances and can even be trauma for you. Your mind can be your best friend and guide you to healing. I learned how to calm myself down, and offer you my best tips for relaxing and learning to meditate.
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
I’m just like you. Part of my days recently have been spent researching, reading online, and jumping into any webinar or group that I can. It’s especially important for me to understand how transplant and other immune suppressed be cured
(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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