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When we think of stigma, it usually involves how we are treated by others. The medical community comes to mind. So do the reactions of family and friends who may...

It is a question that I hear from time to time from people who are concerned about whether they can continue working while treating their hep C. Some people may...

The newest drug option available on the streets is a drug from China, called carfentanil. This drug is meant to be used for tranquilizing elephants and other giant sized animals...

As a hepatitis C advocate, I feel like everyone with blood should be tested for hepatitis C, just to be sure. But there are certain groups that have higher risks...

Dry mouth is annoying! Your tongue feels like it is getting bigger and bigger, words get stuck to the side of your mouth, and food is hard to swallow! It...

Finally a cure for kids! For those youngsters with hep C, the FDA gave out good news. Two of the drugs that have been used for grown-ups are now approved...

The countdown to start treatment is an exciting time. You might experience some anxiety as the time draws near. Your doctor helped you choose the medication for your body and...

This may sound disgusting, but when I was on treatment, there were times when my mouth was a mess. Not only were my teeth decaying which required dental work, my...

Getting an endoscopy is practically routine for us with hep C. Your doctor may order one every couple of years. It gives them a general picture of your gut health...

My first attempt at hepatitis C treatment turned out really badly. I remember reading all the instructions that came with my interferon/Ribavirin cocktail. It was complicated. Calculating for my weight...

I have questions and concerns. Some of them are so trivial that I'm embarrassed to ask. Others are really important - at least they are to me anyway. I often...

Have you ever got home from the doctor and wished you had asked more questions? Here are some prompts for your doctor, regarding hepatitis C treatment. If you spent even...

The research seems to consistently indicate that people with hepatitis C experience thyroid issues and that there are positive test results, yet there is still little known about why these...

Pamela Anderson is a Canadian woman who was first discovered at a sporting event. She went on to become a cast member of the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement before becoming...

Hepatic encephalopathy is the brain’s neuropsychological experience with liver failure, due to the liver’s inability to properly rid the body of toxins in the blood stream. The buildup of toxins...

I can’t remember how many things I was diagnosed with. I lived with symptoms long before we knew about the hepatitis C virus. Of course they did not have a...

The state of Tennessee decided to include hepatitis C testing as a standard testing process when a patient receives other tests, including those for general health and wellness. Currently, it...

Joint pain and muscle aches may be an autoimmune response from the body due to the hepatitis C virus. When this occurs, it indicates that the virus is having an...

Fat makes up approximately 5-10% of the typical human liver's overall weight. People whose livers have more fat than that within their liver cells are considered to have fatty liver...

Raising kids is hard these days. Whether you're a single parent, in a blended family, or in a relationship - it can be a struggle to get along. When adding an...