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
5 Ways to Remember Your Hep C PillsSo you’ve finally gotten the doctor’s appointment and have been officially diagnosed with hep C. The next step is to get all the other blood labs and testing done and... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hepatitis Awareness Month 2023: A History of Hep CMay is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month, a time when public health organizations and individuals raise awareness about viral hepatitis and its impact on communities. The goal of Hepatitis Awareness... By HepatitisC.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Enter to Win Our Hepatitis Awareness Month Giveaway!This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We're excited to announce our giveaway for Hepatitis Awareness Month! As a token of our appreciation for our community, we're... By HepatitisC.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embarrassing Hair With Hepatitis C and How To Get a Healthy ShineNobody told me that hair problems were a sign of liver disease. I had embarrassing hair with hepatitis C and needed to know how to get a healthy shine again... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Access to Mental Health Services: A Chronic Illness Patient's PerspectiveMental health struggles are becoming more normalized and accepted in the collective awareness. However, there is still a long way to go. COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and lockdowns certainly brought mental... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hep C's Scary Symptoms: Everything You Need to KnowDoes anyone else have weird stuff happening with their body? Sometimes late at night, a lingering pain might grab your attention. It could be one of the scary symptoms of... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments