The History of Hep CHepatitis C (hep C) is a viral disease that impacts about 71 million people worldwide. Hep C often progresses without symptoms and can cause severe liver damage and failure. It... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overcoming Hurdles to Hepatitis C TreatmentPeople who are diagnosed with hepatitis C face many high hurdles. A long list of things might prevent them from getting the treatment they need to be free. You or... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Broken Healthcare System Means Delays in Hep C CareHealthcare is not functioning well, and although COVID is being blamed, the pandemic is not necessarily the root cause. There were existing failings that unquestionably were worsened by the extraordinary... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Practicing Self-Kindness After a Hep C DiagnosisGoing through the hepatitis C continuum of care is often an emotionally sensitive time. Being confronted with serious realities about our physical health and well-being feels urgent and is time-consuming... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hep C and the UndiagnosedHepatitis C (hep C) is a viral infection that can cause liver damage. Luckily, hep C is easy to treat. But about half of people with hep C do not... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Young Children and Hep CThis article is for families out there who have a child with hepatitis C. My foundation sponsors a private group for families who are caring for a child with hepatitis C... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Dangers of Living With Hepatitis CAfter I was diagnosed, my mind began scanning all of the dangers of living with hepatitis C. It was the scariest time in my life. I kept trying to find... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Mental Health and Hep CGenerally, we can all agree that our physical health and well-being affect our mental health, and hep C is no exception. Living with a chronic condition like hep C can... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Biggest Regrets With Hepatitis CWe all have things we wish had never happened. Looking back at over my life, I feel a fist punch in my gut when certain memories pop up. Some things... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Overcoming AdversityFinding out you have hepatitis C can be an overwhelming and difficult experience. There are many aspects throughout the continuum of care that can be challenging to address. Everything from... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Starting Hep C Treatment in Summer: Best TipsMany people think it doesn’t matter when you start taking your hep C pills. I say it all depends on a few factors, like where you live, what you do... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Coping With Bad NewsReceiving bad news can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. Unfortunately, we folks with lived or living experience of hepatitis C are already familiar with how receiving bad news feels... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Wish I Knew Then What I Know NowThinking back to my early diagnosis days when I was told I had hepatitis C, I thought about what I could pass along to a newly diagnosed patient. Knowing now what... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Critters That CareMy animals have played an important part in the journey toward improved health and wellness. This is not an overstatement. No, not at all, and many people I have known... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Doctor QuestionsBeing chronically ill often includes interacting with different and new health professionals. There might even be times when you have to seek out a new doctor or specialist yourself. When... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Feeling Bloated and Methods for CopingI recently had a question posed to me on my foundation site. It read like this: “Ms. Nash, how do you get your body from bloating like a balloon? I... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What You Need to Know Before Starting Hep C TreatmentWith 30 years of experience in what you need to know before starting hep C treatment, I will help you get started. After reading everything I could get my hands on... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Finding Support and Strength in Shared ExperiencesIt may appear to be a cliché to some when we say “you are not alone” in the context of dealing with difficult health or other challenges. We are few... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Youth and Hep CAs someone that long ago relinquished my claim of being young, I thought I would share my older person's thoughts on hep C and youth. It is not my intention... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Part 2: The Effects of Hep CEditor's Note: Please note that hep C symptoms can be unique from person to person, and the following account represents only one perspective. Please see your doctor for treatment of... By Kimberly Nash6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments