Living

Having dealt with hep C and its consequences now for a long time, with some very difficult days that led into months at times, one thing that has helped is...

How does one stay positive with so much negativity in the world right now? I had a patient call the foundation and ask about any recommendations for maybe seeking therapy for...

Pain isn’t a pleasant thing to experience, but it’s how our bodies communicate to us that something is wrong that requires our attention. One of the serious issues with my...

Patients often wonder what happens next after hepatitis C treatment is completed. Here are common questions and answers regarding what happens next. After treatment, your doctor may recommend... If you...

As we start a new year, after one filled with difficulties and challenges, it is a time we can look forward... to better times and most importantly, an end to...

In our work as peer navigators and support workers, we encounter people who are at various places in their hep C journey, including those who have finished their treatment. In...

Hepatitis C symptoms can vary among patients. Upper right quadrant pain can happen with hepatitis C and liver disease. What action do you take if you experience upper right quadrant...

Do not let your hep C diagnosis change who you are. For many, we get devastating, unplanned health news and it is like a light switch and we totally check out...

Hepatitis C (hep C) is often misunderstood. People living with hep C often battle stereotypes and myths about many aspects of the condition. To better understand some of the misinformation...

When it comes to pinpointing the early signs of hepatitis C, there is no easy answer. And, symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may think some of the...

Recently, I have been contacted with questions about headaches. I personally have been fortunate to not get a headache very often, so I had to reach out to one of my...

Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...

Great news! It sure is great news when you get the all-clear, virus undetectable result at 12 weeks after treatment ends. I was recently made aware that a significant number...

If you have a chronic liver disease like hepatitis C, you are at a higher risk of complications if you become infected with other viruses. Vaccines are a proactive and...

The most common symptom throughout hepatitis C is fatigue. It is the first symptom to show up and the last to leave. For many, hep C symptoms may not manifest...

My father first found out that he had hepatitis C over 25 years ago during a routine screening. He was of the Baby Boomer generation and was the target of...

Neuropathy or fibromyalgia? These two conditions are not uncommon, in my experience, with my own history and that of many others in the hep C community. Some of us are...

In times of difficult trials and challenges, those affected by hepatitis C and liver disease may be more vulnerable due to compromised immune systems. What we eat can help reduce...

Frustrations and setbacks - words are loaded with meaning, especially right now. I don’t know about you, but my own level of frustration may be reaching an all time high...

Moving forward through hepatitis C is not always easy, but it is necessary if we want to take care of our liver and achieve the goal of being cured of...