My Story: Pregnant with Hepatitis CPregnancy is tough, but add hepatitis C and it becomes nerve-wracking. What should've been an amazing-ish 9 months became a worrisome experience. I...reactionscomments
Sexually Active with Hepatitis CI recently asked my partner what he thought about when I first told him about my diagnosis. He said being sexually active...reactions2comments
Combating Peripheral NeuropathyI personally set out on my own self-discovery journey last year, trying to combat the debilitating symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. I joined a...reactionscomments
Foods to Avoid with Hepatitis C and Liver DiseaseGood nutrition can help the liver form new cells and healthy tissue. Just as good nutrition helps the liver, there are foods...reactionscomments
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
Dealing with Hepatic EncephalopathyRecently, I went through a very serious health scare dealing with hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Landing in the hospital and not remembering anything has...reactionscomments
To The People I Admire in the Hep C CommunityOver the years, I have been lucky enough to get to know some amazing people. In the context of hep C, they...reactionscomments
Trauma and Hep CWhen we think of trauma, we usually think of the trauma unit in a hospital, or a physical event. I am sure...reactions2comments
Wellbeing and Hepatitis C: Keeping a Positive AttitudeKeeping your thoughts positive... even when you are feeling tired, in pain, and not up to par. It’s so hard to stay...reactionscomments
What Foods Are Good for The Liver?With hepatitis C and liver disease, eating a healthy diet is one way to help your liver. Learning what foods are good...reactions2comments
Rise Above The Challenge: Part 2In my last blog, I shared the fight my mother gave to live a normal life after her kidney transplant. No matter...reactionscomments
Rise Above The Challenge: Part 1Rising to a challenge (whether it is with my health, my career, or my relationships) has always been something I do not...reactionscomments
For Caregivers of Hepatitis C PatientsFamily and friends of someone with hepatitis C often become advocates, and hepatitis C warriors, fighting the battle of liver disease right...reactionscomments
Hep C Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
Muscle and Skeletal Symptoms with Hepatitis CMany people who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C also experience muscle and skeletal problems. In fact, according to our 2018 Hepatitis...reactions3comments
Traveling with Hepatitis CWhen I got diagnosed, even going across the state line scared me. I checked a map along the route to make sure...reactionscomments
Judgment and Hepatitis C: Stop Asking, "So How'd You Get it?"In 2008, I came out of the closet about my hepatitis C when I requested medical leave. But the issue that I...reactionscomments
12 Tips to Help You Get Through Hepatitis C Treatment & RecoveryThis year, I’m celebrating a special anniversary for getting beyond hepatitis C. It’s been 7 years since I received the cure from...reactionscomments
Post-Treatment BluesPost Treatment Blues: What is it and are the feelings justified? Many people are now getting to the good side of hepatitis...reactions2comments
My Second Home: The Doctor's OfficeGetting diagnosed with hepatitis C back in 2005, I didn’t realize the extent of doctor’s visits, testing, prescriptions, and how many times...reactionscomments
