5 Ways to Pay for a CaregiverIf you have advanced liver disease or other health problems, you may need help during or after hep C treatment. You can...reactionscomments
Cured, But Still Advocating for OthersI often get asked why I spend so much time around those with hep C when I no longer have it. They...reactions2comments
The Acute Stage of Hepatitis CThe acute phase of hepatitis C (HCV) is often a confusing term, because it has nothing to do with the amount of...reactionscomments
Being Patient and Kind Towards Healthcare ProvidersEditors Note: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. Healthcare professionals undergo training to better deal with their...reactionscomments
Young Mother With Hep CI was diagnosed with hepatitis C at least seven or eight years ago. I got caught up in the opioid epidemic as...reactions2comments
10 Things I Wish People Knew About Hepatitis CHere are 10 things that I wish people knew about hepatitis C... It is only transmitted through blood to blood contact. By...reactionscomments
10 Ways To Be Your Best AdvocateNo one knows how you feel except for you. Good communication and being proactive is vital as you advocate for yourself and...reactionscomments
19 Facts for World Hepatitis DayMay is Hepatitis Awareness month, and May 19 is World Hepatitis Day. There are still so many people who do not understand...reactionscomments
20 Questions For Your Doctor About Hepatitis C TreatmentHave you ever got home from the doctor and wished you had asked more questions? Here are some prompts for your doctor...reactionscomments
Hep C Aches and Pains - Some Tips to Reduce the AcheJoint pain and muscle aches may be an autoimmune response from the body due to the hepatitis C virus. When this occurs...reactionscomments
Heart Problems With Hepatitis C: Symptoms and How to TestOne symptom of hepatitis C that can be hard to diagnose is heart problems. I will admit that the complaints about heart...reactionscomments
Real Life Health Threats Still Happening in Our CommunityI have always been very protective of my health, and since I was diagnosed in 2005, I have been protective to prevent...reactionscomments
HCV and HIV Co-infectionThere are a significant number of people who are living with both HIV and HCV, with this population there are added issues...reactionscomments
Blood Donation and Hepatitis CIf you currently have hepatitis C, you are not permitted to donate blood. This is because the hepatitis C virus is transmitted...reactionscomments
Benefits of Exercise with Hepatitis CThe benefits of exercise are numerous! But when you’re all down and out with hepatitis C, you wonder if it can work...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
Facts About Milk ThistleMilk thistle is a purple flower that is in the sunflower family. It gets anywhere from 2 to 6 feet tall in...reactions2comments
Mounting Medical BillsGrowing up with a mom who was at her kidney doctor weekly for testing on her transplanted kidney, I understand the financial...reactionscomments
The End of Treatment: What To ExpectIf you treated your hepatitis C and completed the 8-12-week protocol, you are at the end of treatment (EOT). There was certainly...reactionscomments
Exercise During Hepatitis C TreatmentThe new drugs for hepatitis C treatment are much easier on your body. You now even exercise during hepatitis C treatment. However...reactionscomments
