Ascites and The Feeling of Being IncapableAs a caregiver/partner, there is nothing worse than seeing our loved ones suffer, especially when we can't do anything about it. We...reactionscomments
My Hepatitis C Battle: Coping with a Weakened Immune SystemA weakened immune system is something not to take lightly. Whether you are fighting hepatitis c or liver disease, your immune system...reactionscomments
Paying for Hepatitis C TreatmentOne of the primary obstacles to hepatitis C treatment is cost. The costs vary depending on what treatment is being administered, but...reactionscomments
Retention in Care: Testing and Treatment for Hep CFor years, many of us in the hep C sector cried out for people to get tested. Along the way and over...reactionscomments
Understanding Grief with Hepatitis C and Liver DiseaseWith hepatitis C and chronic illness, patients and families can struggle with feelings of loss and grief. Hepatitis C and chronic liver...reactionscomments
Brain FogMany of those infected with hepatitis C list brain fog as a common and disruptive symptom. What is brain fog? Brain fog...reactions3comments
An Angry Itch: Skin Symptoms and Hepatitis CChances are that if you have ever lived with hep C, you know what I am saying when I refer to an...reactionscomments
Still Making Wrong Health ChoicesI am here to confess a recent endeavor I took with my so-called health. Although my intentions were not to harm myself, I...reactionscomments
Getting Older and Having Hep CMany of us deal with the side effects of hepatitis C daily. Joint pain, muscle pain/weakness, and brain fog are only a...reactions5comments
Beyond Hepatitis C: Celebrating 8 Years of Being CuredEach Spring represents refreshment, new growth, and renewal. After hepatitis C lived with me for 20 years, I began a new hepatitis...reactions5comments
Supporting Your Immune SystemFighting hep C can be tough on our bodies, both internally and physically. Hep C is a serious disease that needs to...reactionscomments
Under Pressure: Coping with Hepatitis CPressure can be defined in a number of ways, but rarely is it described or felt in a positive way. The pressure...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C Treatment Is Completed, Now What?Once you have completed hepatitis C treatment, what’s next? There are many different follow-up tests and exams you may need in your...reactionscomments
Should I Be Tested for Hepatitis C?For most people (people not in the risk categories listed below), the chance of contracting hep C is very low. Those in...reactionscomments
My Advice to Anyone Struggling with Hepatitis CThe process from hep C exposure to treatment completion can be a long, confusing, and often stressful process and many may need...reactionscomments
Chronic Disease: Long-Term Impacts and Managing Other Health ConditionsAs we know, hep C is a chronic condition for the majority (~75%) of people who contract the virus. Only 25% or...reactions19comments
Epclusa for Hepatitis C: Side Effects, Patient Stories, and MoreEpclusa (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir) is one type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medication used to treat hepatitis C. Epclusa may be used to treat...reactionscomments
Going with the Flow: How to Manage Difficult Hep C Symptoms"Going with the flow" is a phrase I have come to accept in my life. Before hep C and end stage liver...reactionscomments
Helping Your Family To Understand Hepatitis CWhen family and friends don’t understand your hepatitis C, it hurts. Hepatitis C is known as a ‘silent disease’ because often symptoms...reactions3comments
Myths and Facts about Hepatitis CIt is not unusual when in a group, at a party, meeting or event, for someone to mention hepatitis C and the...reactionscomments
