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When you have alcohol-related liver disease and hepatitis C at the same time, there are several possible complications. Most of them are related to your liver health. If you are...

It is still happening today - the stigma and judgements from medical professionals about hep C and cirrhosis. Just this week, my daughter went into a primary doctor (PA, rather)...

Using supplements (vitamins, minerals, and herbs) is pretty common in the United States. And, while some may be needed medically, often supplements are used outside the direction of a medical...

It can be dangerous to assume you don’t need to be tested for hepatitis C, either because you do not have symptoms or risk factors, or because you lack of...

You may find yourself with many emotions after being diagnosed with hepatitis C. As with any diagnosis, there are many questions you begin asking yourself after you are diagnosed and unsure...

"Are you OK?" This is a simple enough question to most people. However, for someone fighting hepatitis C or a chronic illness, someone struggling may hesitate to answer this. For myself, I...

We all walk a path of sorts; Some of us feel like we have total control over what it looks like and where we want it to lead. Some of...

The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like hepatitis C. Often...

With the summer heat lately, I have not been really much into eating.  When lunch time comes, I start to feel nausea and only can manage a cold drink of...

Telemedicine has become more popular through the years. Increased access and improvements to technology mean that telemed can provide medical care for a range of patient needs. Since the COVID...

If there is one thing I have learned in my hep C experience, it is that there are lot of things that are not the same. When I say that...

For patients, as well as caregivers, with hepatitis C and chronic liver disease, depression, anxiety, stress, and general wellness issues can all occur. In my long journey through hepatitis C...

Over 20% of people with HIV are also diagnosed with HCV, so I want to share some information for treating HIV and HCV at the same time. First, the CDC...

Blood transfusions: They’re a life-saving option in modern healthcare. However, the journey to get to that point has crossed 100s of years - and it’s had its challenges. One of...

In reference to storm clouds, you can envision them gathering in the far distance. The colors all vibrant, full of dark blues and grays. It is not until that storm gets...

Following healthy tips to take of your liver and your health can help reduce your risk for liver damage and associated health complications. Take care of your liver so your...

The job I am referring to is the job to get everyone tested and linked to care, treatment, and cure. To clarify, ‘everyone’ is a big ask if we are...

During the last few years, the number of people drinking alcoholic beverages went up. Sales of liquor increased up to 262% during the pandemic lockdown. Since there was such a...

Eating out can be a challenge when you have liver disease, especially for those with severe liver damage such as cirrhosis or an associated condition. The good news is that...

There is not one person who was first diagnosed with hepatitis C that did not leave doctors office in a sense of fear. For myself, I was in shock leaving the...