Hep C Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn 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...reactionscomments
Stigma as a Patient with Hepatitis C: One Women's StoryRecently, 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...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 others. Here are some helpful tips you can...reactionscomments
Living With: Interview with Advocate Rick NashRick 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...reactionscomments
Nothing Ever Fits Me AnymoreThere 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...reactionscomments
Common Questions from the HepatitisC.net CommunityHave 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...reactionscomments
How Hepatitis C Affects Skin: Common Skin ConditionsPeople with hepatitis C often experience skin-related issues. In order to get a better understanding of the impacts of skin issues within the hepatitis C community, we conducted our 2018...reactionscomments
Choosing Better Serving SizesIt’s the holiday season again. With that comes those “holiday stomachs” that are quite common with anyone you talk with. However, as a patient with liver issues, the holidays can...reactionscomments
Cleaning Up Blood From A CutYou’ve cut yourself, and now you’re bleeding. All you can think about is the worries and scares of having hep C and “tainted” blood. We have all done it, cut...reactions3comments
High Blood Pressure, Portal Hypertension, and Hepatitis CMany individuals with hepatitis C experience a variety of comorbid conditions, including high blood pressure and portal hypertension. Comorbid conditions are conditions that are occurring at the same time as...reactionscomments
Here We Go Again: Dealing with Chronic IllnessesWell, here we go again, with some new health issues. Are my health issues related to my hep C? I am not sure, to be honest, but it feels that...reactionscomments
Long-Term Symptoms of Hepatitis C: Effects on the Whole BodyWhile hepatitis C virus (HCV) is known as a condition that affects the liver, HCV can have long-term effects on the whole body the whole body. The liver is an...reactions3comments
Is My Hepatitis C Really Gone?Have you gone through hepatitis C treatment and recovery, and wondered "Is my hepatitis C really gone?"In my experience, this is a very common reaction by patients who have battled...reactions6comments
Other Health Conditions with Hepatitis C: What to Watch Out ForAs if having hepatitis C wasn’t enough of a burden, many of us have other health conditions that can make it even worse. Some of the symptoms may be a...reactions4comments
When You Hit A Wall in Hep C Treatment RecoveryHep C treatment recovery is a bit different for every patient. The patient's liver condition, medical conditions, medications, and other factors play a part in the recovery process. The goal...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 proceed to say to me “Once I am...reactions2comments
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 a teenager and unfortunately it altered my life...reactions2comments
Managing Stress and Liver DiseaseStress is not good for any of us, it can lead to serious health issues and depression. Stress is the body's reaction to a situation that seems harmful. When we get...reactions2comments
How to Make Your Hepatitis C Treatment Recovery PlanAfter hepatitis C treatment is completed, naturally, patients want to resume normal energy and activity. However, hepatitis C treatment side effects can often linger into recovery, making patients question if...reactionscomments
Old Versus Current Treatments for Hepatitis CThe old treatments versus the new, current treatments for hepatitis C... With so many new, wonderful treatments on the market, many curing patients at a rate over 98%, it’s a...reactionscomments
