Feeling Awful from Hepatitis C: How the Virus Makes You IllIn recalling the early days of my hepatitis C experience, I am reminded of just how awful I felt for years before...reactions5comments
The War on Hep C is Led by VeteransWith an enemy like hepatitis C, there is a continuous uphill struggle. For those who have served in the military, your time...reactionscomments
The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C (Part 3)Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C. By now, you may have already...reactionscomments
What Not to Say to a Person with Hep CWarning: This blog is full of sass mouth. When people are insensitive, they can say some pretty stupid stuff. That includes rude...reactions3comments
The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C (Part 2)Click here to read Part 1 of The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C. Most of us have experienced stigma from...reactionscomments
Getting Disrespect from Medical Staff for Hep CIt’s nearly impossible to get medical care without feeling judgment about hepatitis C. You get used to it, but when you don’t...reactions2comments
The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C (Part 1)When we think of stigma, it usually involves how we are treated by others. The medical community comes to mind. So do...reactionscomments
Can I Continue Working While on Treatment?It is a question that I hear from time to time from people who are concerned about whether they can continue working...reactionscomments
Imported Chinese Drug, Carfentanil, Makes Heroin Even More DangerousThe newest drug option available on the streets is a drug from China, called carfentanil. This drug is meant to be used...reactionscomments
Who Should Be Tested for Hepatitis C?As a hepatitis C advocate, I feel like everyone with blood should be tested for hepatitis C, just to be sure. But...reactionscomments
Dry Mouth Causes and TreatmentDry mouth is annoying! Your tongue feels like it is getting bigger and bigger, words get stuck to the side of your...reactionscomments
Childhood and Hepatitis CFinally a cure for kids! For those youngsters with hep C, the FDA gave out good news. Two of the drugs that...reactionscomments
Checklist for Hepatitis C TreatmentThe countdown to start treatment is an exciting time. You might experience some anxiety as the time draws near. Your doctor helped...reactions1comment
Dental Issues and Hepatitis C: Messy MouthThis may sound disgusting, but when I was on treatment, there were times when my mouth was a mess. Not only were...reactions1comment
Endoscopy Before Hepatitis C TreatmentGetting an endoscopy is practically routine for us with hep C. Your doctor may order one every couple of years. It gives...reactionscomments
Harvoni Head: The Unspoken Side-Effect…My first attempt at hepatitis C treatment turned out really badly. I remember reading all the instructions that came with my interferon/Ribavirin...reactions3comments
Call The Doctor!I have questions and concerns. Some of them are so trivial that I'm embarrassed to ask. Others are really important - at...reactionscomments
20 Questions For Your Doctor About Hepatitis C TreatmentHave you ever got home from the doctor and wished you had asked more questions? Here are some prompts for your doctor...reactionscomments
Is There a Connection between Hepatitis C & Thyroid Problems?The research seems to consistently indicate that people with hepatitis C experience thyroid issues and that there are positive test results, yet...reactionscomments
Pamela Anderson Still Healthy Post–Hepatitis C TreatmentPamela Anderson is a Canadian woman who was first discovered at a sporting event. She went on to become a cast member...reactions2comments
