Going to The Doctor During COVID-19Many people have stopped going to the doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is concern that some are ignoring signs of co-morbid conditions of hepatitis C. Staying in touch with... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Extrahepatic Conditions Related to Hepatitis CExtrahepatic conditions refer to conditions associated with hepatitis C which affect parts of the body outside the liver. Extrahepatic conditions are common especially if patients have had chronic active hepatitis... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Milk Thistle: A Review Of Liver Detox SupplementsMy first supplement review can be found here. The idea of taking milk thistle seems a good idea to many persons with hepatitis C, but are the claims of these... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Liver Detox Supplements: Separating the Fact from the FictionWhen you have a liver disease, the prospect of taking a liver detox supplement can be enticing. One or two pills a day and the liver will become healthier, right?... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Removing Fear from The Equation: New versus Old Treatments for Hep CNot long ago (for me, in 2005), we did not have the amazing, new treatments available to cure hepatitis C. In fact, there was only one drug and it was... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C and Cardiovascular DiseaseThe hepatitis C virus can cause a firestorm of extrahepatic conditions such as insulin resistance, diabetes, hepatic steatosis, cryoglobulinemia, and endotoxemia - which are associated with the development of atherosclerosis... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
New Ways of Testing for Hepatitis CA conference I attended recently on novel technologies for testing of hep C, HIV, and other blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections, was an eye-opener, looking at new and not-so-new approaches... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Antibodies and Hep CAs a person with hepatitis C lived experience, I have always believed that I would test positive for antibodies even though I had been cured. I also knew that they... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Reasons Not to Delay Hepatitis C TreatmentAfter being diagnosed with hepatitis C, patients may delay hepatitis C treatment for various reasons. Some of these reasons include: No matter what the reason, treatment delay is dangerous. Hepatitis... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C Symptoms: What Are They and What You Can DoRecently, I was contacted about the symptoms of hepatitis C; The person asked if any of these symptoms can be treated. First, I want to share a few symptoms that... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing for Your Physician’s AppointmentBe proactive in gaining the knowledge you and your caregiver need to help you with hepatitis C and liver disease. Here's my advice for preparing for an appointment with your... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Muscle & Joint Pain with Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a virus that attacks the liver causing inflammation and damages liver tissue. Hepatitis C can also cause extrahepatic conditions to occur in the body outside of the... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Importance of Vaccines with Hepatitis CIf you have hepatitis C, your immune system may be compromised with fighting the hepatitis C virus. Getting sick can further complicate your liver condition and put you at risk... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis B Reactivation with Hepatitis C TreatmentTesting for co-infections like hepatitis B is important when considering treatment for hepatitis C. The hepatitis B virus can either be chronic or resolved. The CDC states, “For some people... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hep C Treatments by GenotypeHepatitis C is from a virus that causes infection and liver damage. Hep C is classified by the virus’s genetic makeup of single-strand RNA. The RNA is made up of... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Different Types of Viral HepatitisUnderstanding the different types of viral hepatitis and the effects on the liver can help the patient be proactive in prevention, taking care of themselves, and treatment. The word hepatitis... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should I Get Listed for a Liver Transplant?Some of you may be cared for by a hematologist who practices at a transplant center. I was wayyyy end stage liver cirrhosis during hepatitis treatment. They wanted me to... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Hepatitis C Treatments Are Paving The Way To Longer Life ExpectancyThe newest class of hepatitis C drugs, direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), have changed the way the virus is treated. However, we don’t have much information on their long-term effects. While many... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Questions about Liver Damage with Hepatitis CA common concern for all hepatitis C patients is liver damage. Understanding the difference between fibrosis and cirrhosis helps you to understand what is happening to your liver and how... By Connie Welch3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments