My son Finley was recently invited to a birthday party for one of his best friends. He was so excited that he talked about it…
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FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsMy diet for a healthy liver came from my doctor and a nutritionist
If you’re like me, there’s no shortage of well-meaning folks who, upon hearing that we’re sick, are eager to help. Perhaps they’ll turn to “Dr.
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsTaking vitamins is a challenging change of routine
Routine is a huge part of the daily life of raising kids. They make the day go more smoothly, helping everyone know what to expect.
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsGiving ourselves grace amid a hectic schedule and missed appointments
I wish raising children would come with a checklist. Every day there are so many items to check off in addition to work and staying…
CHOLESTASIS
ColumnsLife as a PFIC caregiver is hectic, but I can still make an ‘IMPACT’
I have a confession to make: I’ve been a bad advocate for progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). OK, maybe I haven’t been a bad…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsHaving friends to share my disease with, so we will go farther together
When I first learned that my liver was failing, I didn’t know anyone who had what I had: cirrhosis from fatty liver disease, specifically,…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsWhy community is important for parents of children with Alagille
I normally reserve this column for sharing stories about my son Finley, who was born with Alagille syndrome in 2021. Obviously, he deserves the…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsWhile treatment has helped my son, the itch never entirely fades
If you spend enough time around something, you’ll start to notice it less and less. But that’s not always the case with our 4-year-old son,…
CHOLANGITIS
ColumnsHow I advocated for my brother before and after his PSC diagnosis
“I can’t explain why, but I don’t feel well,” my younger brother, Osari, said. He was 32 years old at the time. That statement was…
CHOLESTASIS
ColumnsTo test or not to test for PFIC3? Our families face the question.
The ripples of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) continue to spread throughout our family, as branches of the family tree are tested to see…
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