Ascites from Hep C: Managing Stomach Swelling & TreatmentOnce the belly swells out and you look like you’re pregnant, you have probably figured out that it’s ascites. I remember the first time my whole tummy felt jiggly with ascites–it... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can I Apply For Disability If I Have Hepatitis C?Disability is short for disability insurance, a program in the United States that every working citizen pays into with each paycheck. This insurance is intended to cover basic living costs... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Emotional Weight from Hepatitis C: Feeling like a BurdenThis blog is for those of us who carry emotional weight or feel like a burden when they’re sick with hepatitis C. Let me start off by saying that my family... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Low Fat Diet for Liver Health for Hepatitis C PatientsThis article presents an overview of what the liver does and how hepatitis C can impact its function. Read on to learn about how dietary changes, including a switch to... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Don’t Feel Like It with Hep CThere are times when you just don’t feel like doing something. It may be something important or something small. When you’re not in the mood, it feels like a burden... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Beginner’s Guide to Hepatitis CSo you've come here to learn about the hepatitis C virus. I'll bet you've found that this can lead to that, and if you take this, then something else will... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with Hepatitis C: Managing AscitesAscites is the accumulation of fluid within the abdominal or peritoneal cavity. The fluid is typically serous fluid, which looks clear or very pale yellow. Ascites can exist in only... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Foods Good for Hepatitis CWe need good foods to help us when we have hepatitis C. The virus attacks our liver, so it makes sense to eat the right foods. We can focus on... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hep C Relapse vs ReinfectionThere is actually no clear definitions of each that are standard across all researchers and medical personnel. This can be very confusing for some, so it is recommended that anyone... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C Occult InfectionOccult hepatitis C virus infections (OCI) exist when there is a presence of the hepatitis C (HCV) RNA found in liver and in blood cells at the same time that... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Approval of the Drug Epclusa for TreatmentDrug approval for medications to treat or cure hepatitis C are the same as for any other medications; years or sometimes decades and millions of dollars are spent by pharmaceutical... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wish someone would have found itWas notified Saturday, I have Hep C and cirrhosis of liver. I haven't drank since the 80's. I am 51 years old..now the kicker. Evidently not good idea to get... By jackrabbit0061 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
When Hepatitis C Causes Heart DamageAs if having the hepatitis C virus was not enough, you may also need to watch for risk of heart damage. We know that the virus can lead to advanced... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mother to Child Transmission and PregnancyIn this article, a community advocate discusses transmission risks for a mother to pass hepatitis C onto their child while pregnant, and precautions expecting parents can take to reduce virus... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 that once I found out that the virus... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways to Celebrate World Hepatitis Day All YearWorld Hepatitis Day is a day set aside in which the entire world collectively acknowledges all forms and strains of hepatitis. This was not always the case. In 2004, international... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How the Liver Can Repair After Clearing Hepatitis CIn many cases, a person does not know they have reason to be tested for hepatitis C until they begin to show symptoms that are severe enough that they discuss... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Anemia and Hepatitis C TreatmentHas the hepatitis C treatment left you breathless? I’m not talking about the breathless rush you get when your crush walks by. I’m talking about the kind that makes your... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facts About Milk ThistleMilk thistle is a purple flower that is in the sunflower family. It gets anywhere from 2 to 6 feet tall in Oklahoma. Easy to spot, it reseeds easily and... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Summertime Foods to Help Hepatitis CWhen it’s summertime and the weather is high, you need to eat good food to stay strong with hepatitis C. Since the garden goods are easy to find, use this... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments