Living

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...

In the 2020 Hepatitis C In America Survey, 53% of those infected with hepatitis C reported depression as a symptom and 43% also reported anxiety or panic disorders. This figure...

Expressing your feelings can be one of the most difficult things a patient can do when fighting a chronic illness such as hepatitis C. First, your emotions will be all...

It’s common for many of those coping with hepatitis C to suffer from fatigue, lethargy, and sleep deprivation. Insomnia, a documented condition associated with hep C, affects 50% of patients...

Being newly diagnosed with hepatitis C (hep C) can feel scary and overwhelming. You might be asking yourself, “What do I do now? How will this impact my life? What...

In some cases, hospitals are an easy place to get bacterias and viruses. I want to give you some tips, as a caregiver, that can help you. First, I'll tell...

The most proactive step you can take is to be tested for hepatitis C. Hepatitis C can be prevented and cured, but the first step is testing. Many people assume...

Today's hepatitis C treatments are more effective and shorter than ever before, often requiring only 8- or 12-weeks of medicine. We've heard from community members who have shared experiencing symptoms...

There are several important questions and concerns for blood and organ donation for those with hepatitis C and those who have been cured of hepatitis C. Widespread blood screening for...

What do we need? Well, that will vary from person to person and where we get what we need is no less unique. In community, we see access to care...

Being newly diagnosed, you may be getting your hands on all sorts of information about hepatitis C. I know I did, but back in 2005, there was nothing written about it...