Living

With the passing of each moment, day, month and year, we have a renewed opportunity to start renewed. New and renewed does not necessarily mean that we become an all-new...

Recently, I learned a big lesson on refilling my prescriptions. After several phone calls to my doctor and trips to the pharmacy, I was able to get the medication I needed...

When I was first diagnosed with hepatitis C, I felt devastated and alone. I told my doctor I wanted to talk to other patients who had conquered hepatitis C and...

I have become very stressed going into the doctor’s office. Each time, I set off the alarms on the blood pressure machines and get asked, "Do you normally have high blood...

When I was diagnosed with hepatitis C many years ago, there were few support groups. The only websites available offered a dark outcome. I saw many people give up. Many...

When it comes to hep C, is there a next big thing we are all waiting for? Nothing big in the science of treatment is in the pipeline, with very...

With the recent rise of opioid drug addiction, we are seeing a rising number of children being diagnosed with hep C. My foundation is getting calls, emails, and private messages with...

Untreated, chronic hepatitis C can lead to serious health issues, such as include liver cirrhosis, problems with liver function, and liver cancer. Older treatment options, including ribavirin and interferon, were...

Millions of Americans have hepatitis C without even knowing it. Many people with hep C do not show symptoms, so the virus goes undetected for years. Symptoms of hep C...

Somedays, it's hard to determine if you are having a good day or a bad day because when you are going through pain, fatigue, etc. Sometimes, it's the same day...

Stigma is complicated. As a vertical transmission, I found out about my status early in life, at the age of 12. While I was diagnosed at a children's hospital, I...

Music has always been an important part our lives and it is no different for me. As a music student, musician, and later a teacher, music has played a central...

The most awful part of hepatitis C is dealing with other people who do not understand what it is. At first, I did not understand either. I kept my diagnosis...

You can prepare ahead for your next doctor’s appointment by knowing what questions to ask that will help you understand your condition and treatment. If helpful, ask a family member...

The hepatitis C journey is different for EVERYONE. While some patients know how they contracted hep C, others don't. While some experience many side effects of hepatitis C or its...

Being diagnosed with hepatitis C can make a person feel out of control, hopeless, and often helpless. Have you ever had those feelings? I remember feeling overwhelmed when I was...

Sorry to be gross, but I’m treating my thick fungus toenails again. This is not my first go around. My toenails were so awful before I treated hepatitis C, that...

Recently, in a thread on social media, a friend remarked about another person speaking their truth. It made me think about just how truth can be a subjective thing and...

The word "activity" has a different meaning to everyone. As someone who has always appreciated the idea that some activity is good, how I define that is shaped by the...

When you are not feeling well, it is sometimes difficult to find a happy balance and be around people. I know when I am sick, hurting, tired, or foggy, I...