People Who Are Too Often Left BehindIn the data I have read over the years, looking at the people living with hep C in my part of the...reactionscomments
What Hepatitis C Patients Need During TreatmentBeginning hepatitis C treatment can make you feel like you are about to climb a mountain. It is daunting, yet you know...reactionscomments
A Healing LiverRecently, I wrote about my recent liver biopsy for a clinical trial for end stage liver disease. This was a trial with...reactions1comment
How a Hobby Can Help You with Liver DiseaseLiver disease, like any chronic illness, can take a toll on you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Dealing with chronic disease can consume...reactions1comment
Can Milk Thistle Help Hepatitis C?When I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, I researched natural supplements that could help my liver, and I discovered milk thistle. I...reactionscomments
No Cirrhosis or FibrosisAt the end of curing my hepatitis C through a clinical trial, I signed-up for another clinical trial with no hesitation. This...reactions1comment
4 Ways to Stay on Top of Your Health with Hep CIf you’re like a lot of folks, until your diagnosis, you may not have given a second thought about healthcare and the...reactionscomments
The TeamWe can all use a team of people when we are facing an obstacle as daunting as hep C. Not everyone needs...reactionscomments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Proactive Steps to Keep You Safe from Hepatitis CFor many, the risk of contracting viral infections is a concern. Proactive steps can help keep you safe from hepatitis C and...reactionscomments
What Type of Doctor Do I Need to See for Hepatitis C?Being under the care of the right doctor can make a difference in your hepatitis C journey. There are several highly qualified...reactionscomments
Compassion for Those Managing Hepatic Encephalopathy: From a Nurse’s PerspectiveWorking on a medical surgical unit at a large teaching hospital, I met a LOT of folks who struggled to manage hepatic...reactionscomments
Tips: Liver-Friendly Diet and Healthy EatingMany people ask us, "What's the best diet for someone with hep C or liver disease?" While your doctor can help you...reactionscomments
I Can't Give Anymore of Me TodayFeeling like an outsider is common when you are tackling a health issue, especially hep C. Your mind wants to go and...reactionscomments
Physical Intimacy with Hepatitis COne of the concerns that some people with hepatitis C have is whether or not they can transmit the virus through physical...reactionscomments
Answers: "I Don't Understand My Lab Test Results"For people with hepatitis C, it is normal to have lots of lab tests and blood work. Your doctor may order lab...reactions1comment
How to Pay for Important VaccinesThere are five types of hepatitis, hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. There are vaccines to help protect you from hepatitis...reactionscomments
Memorial DaySitting today watching my fiancé do some sand blasting on headstones at a local cemetery (he works at a monument/cemetery), I got...reactionscomments
How Long Does It Take for the Liver to Heal after Treatment?The liver is an amazing organ that can regenerate healthy liver tissue. How long it takes for the liver to heal depends...reactions3comments
Answers: "My Doctor Says I'm Not Sick Enough for Treatment"With today's treatments, hepatitis C can be cured in as little as 8 to 12 weeks. But without treatment, long-term liver damage...reactions2comments
