28 Years to a Diagnosis: My Life with Undetected MASHAs a child living in the country, I had a very active and healthy childhood — good, fresh food and plenty of...reactionscomments
CLOSED - NASH Itch Relief Giveaway: Enter for a Chance to Win!The NASH Itch Relief Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Among the different symptoms that often come with a...reactionscomments
Insulin Resistance and NASH: Understanding the Metabolic Connection and Actionable StepsMost people find out about insulin resistance when they get a type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis. However, it is also linked to...reactionscomments
Living with MASH Cirrhosis: A Journey Through Stigma and HealingI grew up in a very modest, deeply conservative Christian home where faith in divine healing often stood taller than trust in...reactionscomments
From Fatigue to Recovery: 4 Early Signs of NASH To Look ForHello readers and fellow chronic health warriors. Since being diagnosed with NASH and going through recovery, I have had no choice but...reactions1comment
Understanding BMI and Its Role in NASH DiagnosisBMI stands for body mass index. BMI is a simple formula that uses your height and weight to determine your weight category...reactionscomments
When the Fog Lifts: Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy and NASHSome mornings, my thoughts feel like puzzle pieces that refuse to fit together. Words I have always known hide somewhere out of...reactionscomments
My Unexpected NASH Diagnosis and Journey to a Liver TransplantIn 2017, I quit my job and drove across the United States for 3 months. My only symptom up to that point...reactions2comments
Why Does My Skin Itch So Badly?Many people with liver disease struggle with chronic, very itchy skin. Not everyone with liver issues develops this symptom, but if you...reactionscomments
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
How I Managed My Liver Disease: Lifestyle Tips for NASHI get a lot of questions regarding my diagnosis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), especially the question, “How did you manage your NASH?”...reactions1comment
Does HOW (Not What) You Eat Influence Liver Health?There's no denying that what you choose to eat plays an important role in your liver health. It's equally true that different...reactions3comments
The Frustrating Road to Discovering I Have a Fatty LiverI have struggled with my weight nearly my entire life, so I suppose I should not have been so shocked to discover...reactions4comments
How Drinking Alcohol Affects Liver Health with NASHYour liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps digest food, stores energy, and removes harmful toxins...reactionscomments
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
Understanding the Differences and Similarities Between NAFLD and NASHWhen it comes to liver health, there are 2 conditions that you should be aware of: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and...reactionscomments
How I Got Diagnosed With NASHHi there. My name is Louise, and this is my advocate experience of how I got diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease...reactionscomments
How My Liver Disease Interacts With Related Health ConditionsHello, readers and fellow warriors. Today, I want to bring awareness to the connection between my diabetes, my liver disease, and my...reactionscomments
What I Know About FibroScansI have had 2 FibroScans during my journey with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). When I was first diagnosed, vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE)...reactionscomments
Cirrhosis of the Liver: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment OptionsCirrhosis of the liver is a severe condition characterized by permanent scarring and extensive liver damage. As cirrhosis worsens, the liver becomes...reactions6comments