Can Medications Make Hepatic Encephalopathy Worse?Even after treating for the hepatitis C virus, we may still have some left over brain fog. Some of it may be...reactions3comments
Side Effects from Direct-Acting Antivirals: Hep C ManagementThere is a small list of the most common side effects of the new hepatitis C treatments, known as direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). Advances...reactionscomments
Living with Hepatitis C: Managing AscitesAscites is the accumulation of fluid within the abdominal or peritoneal cavity. The fluid is typically serous fluid, which looks clear or...reactionscomments
How a Low-Sodium Diet Helps Hepatitis C and Liver DiseaseLiving with a chronic condition like hepatitis C and liver disease can make a person feel like they’re out of control, with...reactions2comments
Low Fat Diet for Liver Health for Hepatitis C PatientsThis article presents an overview of what the liver does and how hepatitis C can impact its function. Read on to learn...reactionscomments
The Hepatitis C Frontline: Liver TransplantsRead Part 1 herePart 2: Celebrating the Small WinsAll names and identifying information have been changed to protect the integrity and anonymity...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Telling Others About Your Hepatitis C Diagnosis: Things to ConsiderSharing your medical information is a very personal decision. There are many things to think about when you’re trying to decide what...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Skin SymptomsSkin rashes, bumps, itching, dry or discolored skin can be common symptoms of hepatitis C or one of the hep C treatments...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
[DO NOT PUBLISH] Desperation, Hopelessness, and Hepatitis CNo matter where you live, or how much you have, without hope, you are likely to feel like you don’t have much...reactionscomments
Learning to Love: A Self-Care JourneySelf-care: It is a relatively new term for taking care of yourself. Many people equate practicing self-care to activities like taking bubble...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Concerning Our VoicesMy comments are my own. I want to thank this community for continuing to support people who have lived and lived experience...reactionscomments
Epclusa for Hepatitis C: Side Effects, Patient Stories, and MoreEpclusa (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir) is one type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medication used to treat hepatitis C. Epclusa may be used to treat...reactionscomments
