Living

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...

Last year, a hepatitis C prescription was sent to my pharmacy from an infectious disease clinic. The clinic noted that this was a new patient to our pharmacy. I then...

As we approached 2020, I took a few moments to reflect back on the previous year and really took time to focus on change. What could I do personally in...

The fear and potential realities of hepatitis C are serious and can be disruptive. Given the significance of hepatitis C, it would be reassuring to verify that hep C indicators...

You can have a healthy, happy holiday season even with hepatitis C and liver disease. Here’s some common questions and answers to help you have a great holiday experience. When...

No, not the bar where people drink alcohol or play pool or some other bar activity... What I am talking about is the idea of a low or high bar...

The holidays are intended to be a period of relaxation, joy, and love. However, for some people, holidays may instead bring out feelings of stress, grief, and loneliness. The holiday...

After being diagnosed with hep C, feelings of loss, isolation, fear of dying, and fear of the reactions from others are all possible. Sadness, anger, fear and feeling lost are...

Hepatitis C re-infection and recurrence is a concern for many patients. Learning the facts versus assuming myths is important to keep yourself protected from re-infection and recurrence. Many believe if...

You may be one of the lucky people who has had no pain associated with your hep C, and maybe no lingering pain at all, regardless of cause. I say...

Feeling pressured to go to the doctor and get treatment? This could be an overly sensitive topic for a person who has just been diagnosed with hep C. For some people...