Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era
The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led …
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The Stigma Around Pain and Medications
Chronic pain can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that …
Current Regulations Around Opioid Prescribing
Opioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to …
How Hepatitis C Affects The Skin
People with hepatitis C often experience skin-related issues. In order to get a better understanding of the impacts of …
2018 Year in Review
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5 Other Reasons to Get Cured
Many people with hepatitis C think that the main reason to get cured is to clear the virus. While this …
New versus Old Treatments for Hepatitis C
Prior to the 1990s, no treatments existed for people with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). Then, the drug combination interferon …
High Blood Pressure and Hepatitis C
Many individuals with hep C experience a variety of comorbid conditions, including high blood pressure. Comorbid conditions are conditions …
Getting Started with Treatment: Advice from Our Advocates
You’ve been diagnosed and you’re scheduled for treatment- now what? Preparing for hep C treatment can be stressful, especially if …
The Swollen Belly: Ascites
When fluid accumulates in the belly area, this is known as ascites. Common in people with cirrhosis— a chronic …
How Hepatitis C Affects Veterans and How Veterans Can Get Treatment
Veterans are considered a high-risk group for having hepatitis C. There are various reasons why veterans may be at an …
Shedding Light on Mental Health: Our Advocates Share Their Experiences
For many patients, Hepatitis C affects mental health, as well as emotional wellbeing. According to the 2018 Hepatitis …
Hepatitis C Fatigue
Hepatitis C can affect individuals in many different ways, and can take a toll on daily life. Despite potential differences, …
The Symptoms, Stigma, and Struggles of Life with Hep C – Results from the 2018 Hepatitis C In America Survey
Hepatitis C affects more than just the liver- it can affect many parts of the body, and mental wellbeing. Although …
Why Community Matters
At HepatitisC.net, we believe that being part of a community can be just as important as any medication. …
What Is A Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?
Pain management specialists are physicians who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise from a …
When I Was Diagnosed, I Wish I Knew…
Were you recently diagnosed with hepatitis C? Coping with a new diagnosis can feel difficult, and even scary. To …
Ask the Advocate: What Were Your First Symptoms of Hep C?
There are several common symptoms of chronic HCV, including fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, low-grade fever, decreased appetite, …
How’s Your Relationship with Your Doctor? Take our Survey!
Do you feel heard by your doctor? Do your questions get answered? We want to hear from you! We’re …
Ask the Advocate: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed
A recent hepatitis C diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and even scary. After a new diagnosis, many people feel …