Living

Recently, I wrote about my recent liver biopsy for a clinical trial for end stage liver disease. This was a trial with no medication, just a monitoring of my liver...

Liver disease, like any chronic illness, can take a toll on you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Dealing with chronic disease can consume a person’s thoughts, often leading to feeling weariness...

When I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, I researched natural supplements that could help my liver, and I discovered milk thistle. I discussed milk thistle with my hepatologist. He told...

At the end of curing my hepatitis C through a clinical trial, I signed-up for another clinical trial with no hesitation. This particular trial did not contain any medication to...

If you’re like a lot of folks, until your diagnosis, you may not have given a second thought about healthcare and the how the “system” works. Here are a few...

We can all use a team of people when we are facing an obstacle as daunting as hep C. Not everyone needs an army or even a platoon of people...

The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like hepatitis C can...

For many, the risk of contracting viral infections is a concern. Proactive steps can help keep you safe from hepatitis C and other blood-borne viral infections. Hepatitis C is a...

Being under the care of the right doctor can make a difference in your hepatitis C journey. There are several highly qualified doctors who specialize in the care and treatment...

Working on a medical surgical unit at a large teaching hospital, I met a LOT of folks who struggled to manage hepatic encephalopathy (HE). My heart goes out to you...

Many people ask us, "What's the best diet for someone with hep C or liver disease?" While your doctor can help you determine the best diet and nutrition plan for...

Feeling like an outsider is common when you are tackling a health issue, especially hep C. Your mind wants to go and be a part of everyday life, however your...

One of the concerns that some people with hepatitis C have is whether or not they can transmit the virus through physical contact with their intimate partner(s). Here we will...

For people with hepatitis C, it is normal to have lots of lab tests and blood work. Your doctor may order lab tests to check if treatment is working, monitor...

There are five types of hepatitis, hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. There are vaccines to help protect you from hepatitis A and B. There is no vaccine available...

Sitting today watching my fiancé do some sand blasting on headstones at a local cemetery (he works at a monument/cemetery), I got to thinking of when I was first diagnosed...

The liver is an amazing organ that can regenerate healthy liver tissue. How long it takes for the liver to heal depends on the type of liver damage and if...

With today's treatments, hepatitis C can be cured in as little as 8 to 12 weeks. But without treatment, long-term liver damage and health problems can occur. While we hope...

There are a series of blood tests and physical exams the doctor normally does during hepatitis C treatment to check your treatment progress. But what about after hepatitis C treatment?...

When diagnosed with hep C or liver disease, some people want to change their diet, especially if you tend to eat out a lot or consume fast dinners and foods...