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Living with Fatty Liver and NASH

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Update and questions

Update from hepatologist labs are perfect. Ultrasound in February and follow up as well with another set of fibrosure labs Fibroscan didn't work on me...

Update from hepatologist labs are perfect. Ultrasound in February and follow up...

•2 years ago

I need help from a few NAFLD/NASH patients who are willing to tell their stories and perhaps participate in a panel discussion.

I think you probably know that Madrigal is likely to have the first drug approved to treat NAFLD/NASH by the FDA. This is very big deal for a disease with no...

I think you probably know that Madrigal is likely to have the first drug approve...

Partner•2 years ago

Meld Numbers

How to figure your meld score.

How to figure your meld score.

•2 years ago

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I went for an ultrasound because of pain in the liver area Doctor suspected Gallstones Gall bladder was fine However the liver didn’t look great they said...

I went for an ultrasound because of pain in the liver area Doctor suspected Gall...

•2 years ago

spleen procedure

I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cirhosis and have low platelets which have been as low as 50 and high only of 70 and endlarged spleen, Drs. want to give me...

I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cirhosis and have low platelets which have be...

•2 years ago

life has got me down

Constant pain in my abdominal area (all sides) have gotten progressively worse . No real diagnosis other than an enlarged fatty liver but the pain is beyond...

Constant pain in my abdominal area (all sides) have gotten progressively worse ....

•2 years ago

Interested in Sharpening Your Liver Advocacy Skills?

The Global Liver Institute (GLI) is recruiting the next cohort for the Advanced Advocacy Academy (A3) program scheduled to take place virtually from September...

The Global Liver Institute (GLI) is recruiting the next cohort for the Advanced ...

AfternoonCoffee

Administrator•2 years ago

A conversation with Scott Friedman, the first scientist to identify the role the stellate cell plays in the development of NASH

This is a link to an informational video Scott and I had that I'm pleased to see being used for broader patient outreach...

This is a link to an informational video Scott and I had that I'm pleased to see...

Partner•2 years ago

Low platelets

I have Nash with F4 fibrosis and I had my 6 month check up this past week. I’ve lost 42 lbs and am doing everything I’m supposed to be doing as far as diet and...

I have Nash with F4 fibrosis and I had my 6 month check up this past week. I’ve ...

•2 years ago

A bit concerned on high ast and alt

I had routine bloodwork done almost 2 weeks ago now AST 92 and ALT 172. My b12 was also extremely high, all other numbers normal. Has anyone experienced high...

I had routine bloodwork done almost 2 weeks ago now AST 92 and ALT 172. My b12 ...

•2 years ago

Medical Cannabis and Liver Fibrosis

I am wondering if it safe to use a small amount of Medical MJ such as a gummy with CBD, CBN and THC for pain and sleep at night. The doctor didn't comment...

I am wondering if it safe to use a small amount of Medical MJ such as a gummy wi...

•2 years ago

NAFLD and chronic hepatitis

I am a chronic hepatitis b positive and was recently diagnosed to have NAFLD grade 3 via ultrasound. I haven't been on medication. I was having right sided...

I am a chronic hepatitis b positive and was recently diagnosed to have NAFLD gra...

•2 years ago

Cirrhosis Stage 4- My journey

My journey started in 2015 when my platelets had dropped to 98K from 200K + the previous years. My Primary care doctor whom I had for a few years just stood by...

My journey started in 2015 when my platelets had dropped to 98K from 200K + the ...

•2 years ago

The Role of Metformin in the Management of NAFLD

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jdr/2012/716404/

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jdr/2012/716404/

•2 years ago

Will You Take Our Survey Seeking NAFLD/NASH Patient Voices?

Hi everyone, My name is Tiffany and I'm joining FLF as a Program Coordinator - I'm so excited to be part of a team that works tirelessly to amplify the...

Hi everyone, My name is Tiffany and I'm joining FLF as a Program Coordinator -...

AfternoonCoffee

Administrator•2 years ago

Need diet choices

I was having tests for inoperable severe stenosis in brain rMCA when my 74 year old wife had a gallbladder attack. During surgery to remove her gallbladder the...

I was having tests for inoperable severe stenosis in brain rMCA when my 74 year ...

•3 years ago