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 you can imagine, I get lots of laughs...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, this article clarifies why you feel your clothes...reactions4comments
A NASH Nurse Answers Patients' Most Common QuestionsIf you’ve spent any time in the healthcare world, you’ve probably realized pretty quickly that we healthcare providers often use an entirely different language. The gap between what’s being said...reactions2comments
Can NASH Cause Permanent Damage to My Body?Before I got my diagnosis of NASH, one of my many symptoms was itching, pain, and sensitivity on my right side where the liver is. The pain felt as if...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 had some blood work completed, showing your liver...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 of treatment options out there. Basic NASH/MASH management...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 underweight, normal weight, or overweight. It also indicates...reactionscomments
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. My hepatology nurse, with whom I have grown...reactionscomments
The Insulin Resistance and NASH Connection (And What You Can Do About It)A type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is the most common time people learn about insulin resistance. However, insulin resistance is also linked to many other health conditions, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis...reactionscomments
Become a Writer or Moderator for NASHDisease.netWould you like to share your experience with NASH/MASH and help others who are also living with the condition? NASHDisease.net is looking to add new patient advocate voices to our...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 truly understand their experiences. Our goal at NASHDisease.net...reactionscomments
What Caused My NASH?Today I want to talk about what caused my non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, better known as NASH. There are several contributing factors as to why I got diagnosed with liver disease, but...reactionscomments
Understanding the Liver’s Many FunctionsThe liver is one of the most vital and versatile organs in the human body. Tucked beneath your rib cage on the right side, it is the body’s largest internal...reactionscomments
What Is Living Liver Donation?Living liver donation is a transplant surgery that allows a healthy person to donate a portion of their liver to someone in need. This selfless act can save lives and...reactionscomments
Getting Diagnosed With NASH: My StoryThe night started out just like any other night. But what I didn't know is my life was about to change forever. I'm a welder. I went to work and...reactions3comments
8 Symptoms Caused By NASHI was diagnosed with NASH in December 2022, but before I was given my diagnosis, I had many painful and persistent symptoms. Some symptoms have been worse than others. I...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Liver BiopsyA liver biopsy is a procedure in which a doctor takes a small sample of liver tissue for examination. A liver biopsy can help diagnose liver conditions such as nonalcoholic...reactionscomments
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 that I was diagnosed with Fatty Liver Disease...reactions2comments
What To Expect When Waiting for a Liver TransplantIf you or a loved one is waiting for a liver transplant, knowing what to expect may help reduce anxiety and better prepare you for the journey ahead. A liver...reactions2comments
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. I already had some pre-existing conditions before my...reactionscomments