Does the Liver Feel Pain?Does the liver feel pain? It has been said that the liver itself cannot feel pain. After describing this sharp pain in...reactions4comments
Tips: Liver-Friendly Diet and Healthy EatingMany people ask us, "What's the best diet for someone with hep C or liver disease?" While your doctor can help you...reactionscomments
I Can't Give Anymore of Me TodayFeeling like an outsider is common when you are tackling a health issue, especially hep C. Your mind wants to go and...reactionscomments
Are You Fearful of Hepatitis C Treatment?Not knowing what to expect from hepatitis C treatment can be scary. Being diagnosed with hepatitis C brings many questions for patients...reactions3comments
Overcoming Fear of Hep C Treatment My mind was frozen in fear after my diagnosis. It took me a while to start overcoming my fear of hep C...reactions1comment
Caregiving Can Be BrutalComing from experience taking care of my mom in the later part of her liver journey, caring for one with hepatitis C...reactionscomments
Physical Intimacy with Hepatitis COne of the concerns that some people with hepatitis C have is whether or not they can transmit the virus through physical...reactionscomments
How to Pay for Important VaccinesThere are five types of hepatitis, hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. There are vaccines to help protect you from hepatitis...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Liver BiopsyThis is a topic I try to avoid. Not in talking about, but rather experiencing myself. I have been lucky to have both the...reactions3comments
Memorial DaySitting today watching my fiancé do some sand blasting on headstones at a local cemetery (he works at a monument/cemetery), I got...reactionscomments
Why Follow-up Tests Are Important after Hep C TreatmentThere are a series of blood tests and physical exams the doctor normally does during hepatitis C treatment to check your treatment...reactions2comments
Eating Out with Hepatitis C and Liver DiseaseWhen diagnosed with hep C or liver disease, some people want to change their diet, especially if you tend to eat out...reactionscomments
Stomach Issues with Hepatitis CFrom the very start, before being diagnosed with hepatitis C, I was having all sorts of abdominal stomach issues. First I was...reactions6comments
Is Hepatitis C an Emergency?Is hepatitis C an emergency? Well, that depends on a few things, and certainly in this covid-era, it appears to be seen...reactionscomments
A New You After Hepatitis C TreatmentWhen you’ve been sick with the hepatitis C virus for years, it can affect how you think about your body. I know...reactionscomments
Traditional Treatments Still in Use for Hepatitis CObserving treatment status among hepatitis C patients surveyed, 45% had been previously treated but were unsuccessful, 41% had never been treated for...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C 101: Can Hepatitis C be Cured?Hepatitis C (HCV) is one of the more serious viral infections that attacks and can damage the liver. Naturally, then, when you...reactionscomments
Drinking Water with Hepatitis CThere are lots of plusses to drinking water with hepatitis C. This is especially true while you’re on medication. In fact, during...reactionscomments
Esophageal Scarring With Hepatitis CI thought that my only scars were from a bike wreck when I was a kid. You know, the one on my...reactionscomments
Got It Bad for Now, but Not Forever"Got it bad for now, but not forever." Does that sound familiar, or is it all going great for you? Chances are...reactionscomments
