The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Health DisorderWhen people hear the terms mental health and mental health disorder (or mental health illness), they often think of them as one...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C in Primary CareAccording to numerous comments and conversations with people, it has become abundantly clear to me and others that knowledge about hep C...reactionscomments
Peripheral Neuropathy with Hepatitis CIt was late 2011, I began noticing extreme pain and sharp, electric shock-like feelings shooting from my head down my body and...reactions12comments
Failed Treatments with Hepatitis C: Keep Fighting the Good FightWhat do you do if your treatment for hepatitis C doesn’t bring you the cure? The key is never to give up!...reactions2comments
Dealing with Cryoglobulinemia and Hepatitis CHepatitis C patients can sometimes experience joint and muscle pain, which can be a sign of a blood disorder called cryoglobulinemia. Cryoglobulinemia...reactions2comments
Aging & Hepatitis CHepatitis C is known as the silent disease: Often times, the symptoms are not visible until extensive liver damage has occurred. Hepatitis...reactions2comments
Tests for Chronic Pain after Hep CLike some of you, I got rid of hep C, but still live with side effects of the virus. Many debate whether...reactionscomments
Arthritis and Hepatitis CArthritis is a word often used to describe joint pain. However, arthritis itself is not a single condition. Arthritis is very common...reactionscomments
Understanding Tests for Hepatitis CUnderstanding tests for hepatitis C equips you to be proactive. First, it’s important to know hepatitis C tests are not included with...reactionscomments
When You Don’t Trust the Doctor If there is anyone on the planet you should have confidence in, it's your doctor. What can you do when you don’t...reactionscomments
Signs You Have Hepatic EncephalopathyWhen we are having trouble thinking clearly with hepatitis C, it might be time to look for signs you have hepatic encephalopathy...reactions12comments
Key Words Surrounding Hepatitis CLearning about hep C is very important. The more you know, the more relaxed you will feel. I found that when I was telling...reactionscomments
How to Use Financial Assistance Programs to Pay for TreatmentIndividuals with hepatitis C know all too well the financial burden of the condition. New treatment options, including direct-acting antiviral medications, have...reactionscomments
Life After Hep C: 5 Questions For Your Doctor After Being CuredThe medical community is optimistic that once cured, that the hepatitis C (Hep C) virus is eradicated and no longer in one’s...reactionscomments
3 Treatments for Ascites Swollen BellyWhen you need help for ascites swollen belly, there are several treatments, and I've had them all. They are preventative and also...reactionscomments
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Treated for Hepatitis C“Why should I get treated for hepatitis C”? On the surface, this might seem like an obvious question and answer. Maybe you’re...reactions1comment
Common Co-Infections With Hepatitis CVarious co-infections can be common with hepatitis C. It’s important to understand what the co-infections are in order to be tested and...reactions6comments
Understanding Your Test Results: Complete Blood CountIf you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C or another medical condition, your doctor may want to perform regular blood tests to monitor...reactionscomments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue...reactionscomments
