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
Drinking Alcohol With NASHYour liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps digest food, stores energy, and removes harmful toxins...reactionscomments
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
What You Should Know About Vaccines and NASHSomehow, vaccines have become a very divisive and political topic. However, if you weed through the noise, you’ll find a wealth of...reactionscomments
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
Can NASH Cause Permanent Damage to My Body?Before I got my diagnosis of NASH, I experienced itching, pain, and sensitivity on my right side, where the liver is. 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
Common Questions I Hear About Rezdiffra (resmetirom)One of the tricky things about having a chronic health condition like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is sometimes, there are not a lot...reactionscomments
Why BMI Is Important in the Diagnosis of NASHBMI stands for body mass index. BMI is a simple formula that uses your height and weight to determine whether you are...reactionscomments