How I Managed My NASHI get a lot of questions regarding my diagnosis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), especially the question, “How did you manage your NASH?”...reactions1comment
3 Ways To Advocate for Yourself With NASH (MASH)The relationship with your medical team is critical to your health. Our medical system can be tough to navigate. A shortage of healthcare workers...reactionscomments
What It’s Like To Have a Liver TransplantWhen I was diagnosed, I already had NASH (or MASH) and liver cancer. So, I was told by my doctors that I...reactionscomments
Dental Problems With Liver DiseaseDental issues have become second nature for me during my fight with liver disease. When I was first diagnosed with end stage cirrhosis...reactionscomments
You Don't "Look" SickHaving liver disease has been so hard for 2 reasons: I don't look sick, and it feels isolating.I can't tell you the...reactionscomments
Dealing With Immunosuppression After a Liver TransplantEvery transplant patient must take immunosuppressive medication to prevent rejection of their organ for the rest of their lives. Without these drugs...reactionscomments
Worsening Liver Function – Action & PreventionChances are, your diagnosis of liver disease surprised you. Many medical conditions, like NASH/MASH, are asymptomatic, meaning they give little to no...reactions2comments
How I Watch My Sugar Intake for Liver HealthI am Kimberly Nash, a sweet tooth addict. Sounds so funny to admit, but it is the truth.It goes back to my...reactions2comments
My Unexpected NASH DiagnosisIn 2017, I quit my job and drove across the United States for three months. My only symptom up to that point...reactions2comments
Finding Balance With Healthy Living for NASHHey there! If you suffer from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) symptoms and have read my previous articles...reactions2comments
How Healthy Habits-Not Just Weight Loss-Can Help NASHNASH/MASH is more common in those who live in a bigger body. Which means the treatment recommendation usually sounds like...“You need to lose...reactionscomments
When You Just Can't Focus: Dealing With Liver Disease Brain FogIf you are a patient diagnosed with a liver condition such as NASH, you know what I am talking about here. Brain...reactions1comment
What it Was Like to Have a Liver BiopsyIf you are waiting for a liver transplant or one year post-liver transplant, you'll probably be required to have a liver biopsy...reactionscomments
My Experience as a Liver AdvocateHello! I am Kimberly Nash, a liver advocate (how ironic that my name is after a liver disease I advocate for!) As...reactions1comment
NASH and ItchingDo you ever have a persistent itch that worsens as you try to relieve it, spreading all over your body? If so...reactions7comments
A Liver Disease Nurse Answers Patients' Most Common QuestionsNavigating the complexities of a health diagnosis can be challenging, especially when medical terminology feels like a foreign language. If you've spent...reactions2comments
My Story of Lingering Liver Pain After a NASH DiagnosisBefore I received my diagnosis of NASH, I experienced itching, pain, and sensitivity on my right side. This is precisely where the...reactionscomments
My Doctor Ordered an Ultrasound...What Does That Mean?An ultrasound on my liver was ordered. What is next? If you or your doctor suspect a NASH diagnosis, it's possible you just...reactions2comments
How Getting Diagnosed With NASH Made Me FeelIt was December 22, 2022, when I got my diagnosis. I remember feeling very deflated and anxious about my liver biopsy results...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With NASH Disease?Many people with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) have told us that it can be challenging to find other people in their community who...reactionscomments
