Living

Hepatitis C can cause damage to the liver. However, hepatitis C also affects each person differently, and some of the symptoms can be surprising. As part of Hepatitis Awareness Month...

Many community members reach out to us in our Q&A tool to get some of their common questions answered by our experts. Many of our members have a lot of...

Hepatitis C does not discriminate. It does not choose one race over another, nor does it choose on whether more males or females contract it. Hepatitis C is a disease that is...

Feeling helpless with a serious health diagnosis is real and scary. For me, it was like I was on a bus ride to nowhere and couldn’t get off. What I eventually learned...

As a Help-4-Hep counselor, I’ve heard it all. Help-4-Hep is a nationwide, toll-free telephone helpline, focused on answering questions about hepatitis C. In case you’re wondering what we do and...

When you are treating for hepatitis C, forming a relationship with a medical team is a first step. Remember, they are there to help you get rid of the virus...

As a peer counselor for Help-4-Hep, a nationwide toll-free telephone helpline for people who have been exposed to or diagnosed with hepatitis C, I've heard it all. When calling, many...

No matter if you are newly diagnosed, preparing for treatment, in treatment, or recovering, every step matters when fighting hepatitis C. Here are 10 steps to fight hepatitis C: Getting...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing health conditions like hepatitis C, and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...

Deciding when it’s time to end a toxic relationship is a lot harder than it looks. I’ve had more than my fair share of toxic relationships. And while in my...

Dealing with hepatitis C and liver disease is challenging and can make you feel out of control. But there are specific areas you do have control; Your diet is one...

If you are newly diagnosed, talking to your doctor about hep C is an important first step in beginning treatment. Getting off to a good start helps you to set...

Everyone certainly has the right to share what they feel comfortable with, but sharing your story can help save someone’s life. Sharing our hepatitis C story can have a powerful...

Have you suffered from nausea and other digestive issues connected to your hep C? I am one of the unlucky ones myself, and it was bad for years before I...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...

Recently, a woman from the Midwest contacted me about issues she was having with her care provider. She was very upset and in tears, for experiencing stigma from a doctor...

No one knows how you feel except for you. Good communication and being proactive is vital as you advocate for yourself and others. Here are some helpful tips you can...

Rick Nash, contributor and moderator here at HepatitisC.net, was recently interviewed for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Rick shares his incredible hep C story, from his diagnosis at age...

There is nothing more frustrating or sad than waking up from a restless night of sleep only to see that your body has decided to retain about 10 pounds of...

Have you, or someone you know, been diagnosed with hepatitis C? Do you have questions? If you’re looking for more information about the diagnosis, treatment, or management of hepatitis C...