One of the things I’ve been most grateful for over the past few years is simple: I’m not as sick as I once was. When…
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ColumnsRegrets, I’ve had a few, but here’s what I learned about life with MASH
As much as I’d like to believe the tough people who say they have “no regrets,” I’m not buying it. You mean to…
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ColumnsWhy we might cancel a doctor’s appointment (and why we shouldn’t)
Some of my least-favorite calls to make are to cancel doctor appointments. Maybe it’s the Jenga-like way I have to wedge them into my life.
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ColumnsFearing liver cancer when you’re living with fatty liver disease
Yesterday, as I puttered around my house doing some spring cleaning, I watched a gray, rainy sky turn to snow. The flakes were the chunky…
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ColumnsGrappling with sudden change after a liver disease diagnosis
My childhood home was a warm place with two loving parents, my siblings, our pets, and a steady stream of family members and friends constantly…
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ColumnsVitamins play a key role in liver health, so monitoring your levels is crucial
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with vitamin supplementation. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting…
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ColumnsLiving with MASH reminds me to avoid making assumptions
I’m not perfect. Sure, I’d love to possess the unshakable confidence of people who seem convinced they are, but I’ve learned to accept most of…
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ColumnsDon’t let liver disease keep you from chasing your dreams
After struggling with my health for years, mainly due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), my life has taken a dramatic turn for the better.
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ColumnsThe different ways fatty liver disease affects women vs. men
A few years ago, I took a DNA test to learn more about my heritage and better understand the health risks that might be tucked…
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ColumnsWhat to expect from a liver transplant evaluation
After I learned that my metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) had pushed my liver to its limits, I also learned I might someday need a…
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