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 MASH diagnosis, it's possible you just...reactions3comments
My Story of Lingering Liver Pain After a MASH DiagnosisBefore I received my diagnosis of MASH, I experienced itching, pain, and sensitivity on my right side. This is precisely where the...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
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...reactionscomments
Does Having MASH Cause Breakouts?Greetings, fellow warriors and readers. I apologize for my recent absence; I have been grappling with both physical and mental discomfort. One...reactionscomments
How MASH Affected My Social LifeI wanted to share my story of how living with MASH has affected my social life. How living with an invisible chronic...reactionscomments
Getting a Second Opinion for Your MASH DiagnosisA diagnosis of any disease or life-altering condition like metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about...reactionscomments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue...reactionscomments
Advocating for Yourself With Your DoctorThe process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) often...reactionscomments
How I Got Diagnosed With MASHHi there. My name is Louise, and this is my advocate experience of how I got diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. I...reactions6comments
How Healthy Habits-Not Just Weight Loss-Can Help MASHMASH is more common in those who live in a bigger body. Which means the treatment recommendation usually sounds like...“You need to lose...reactionscomments
My Unexpected MASH 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
How I Managed My Liver Disease: Lifestyle Tips for MASHI get a lot of questions regarding my diagnosis of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), especially the question, “How did you manage your...reactions1comment
Advocating for YourselfLearning quickly how to advocate for myself was something I learned early on with my liver health. Please note that I am...reactions1comment
Tips for Starting (and Sticking to) an Exercise RoutineImproving your physical fitness has a host of benefits, whether you have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) or not. Walking, swimming, biking, or...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
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 and...reactionscomments
Why I Chose the Mediterranean Diet To Help Manage My MASLDBeing diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) was nothing short of life-changing—and scary. I immediately began to deep dive into...reactions1comment
Watchful Waiting No More: A Patient's Case for Clinical Trials for MASHLiver disease is no longer something happening quietly in the background. It is growing, evolving, and affecting more families every day. I...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
