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! Keep fighting the good fight. We have more... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 is a blood disorder where abnormal proteins in... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Aging & Hepatitis CHepatitis C is known as the silent disease: Often times, the symptoms are not visible until extensive liver damage has occurred. Hepatitis C has risks for older people, particularly persons... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 our current conditions were caused by hep C... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, and is used to describe a variety of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 standard wellness blood tests done by your primary... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 trust the doctor? After a move to another... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 (HE), also known as brain fog. It’s very... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
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 someone about my hep C, I was knowledgeable... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 higher cure rates and fewer side effects than... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 system. Short-term results support this, as repeated testing... By Daniel Winterbottom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 therapeutic. If your doctor says you are getting... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 thinking, “Why wouldn’t you get cured of hepatitis... By Daniel Winterbottom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 seek the necessary treatment. The most common co-infections... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 your health. A common blood test is a... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 change in the availability and access of opioid-containing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 even more frustrating to navigate. The nature of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and our sense of pleasure, which can make them... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Other Reasons to Get CuredMany people with the hepatitis C virus (HCV or "hep C") think that the main reason to get cured is to clear the virus. While this is true, there are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Talking To Your DoctorTalking to a medical doctor about hep C can be an intimidating and awkward conversation, especially since many of those infected contracted it in by means considered societally “taboo”. At... By Daniel Winterbottom3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments