Common Questions from the Help-4-Hep HelplineAs a Help-4-Hep counselor, I’ve heard it all. Help-4-Hep is a nationwide, toll-free telephone helpline, focused on answering questions about hepatitis C...reactionscomments
Surviving a Liver TransplantNow that I’ve had my first anniversary with my new liver, it’s probably safe to say that I am surviving a liver...reactions2comments
Why I Dread Going to The Doctor's OfficeI have become very stressed going into the doctor’s office. Each time, I set off the alarms on the blood pressure machines and...reactionscomments
Aging and Extrahepatic ManifestationsWe are all getting older, or at least that is my hope for you and me, just not prematurely so. The opposite...reactionscomments
Having HCV in a small town vs. a big cityWhen a person is concerned that they may have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus, they may think about their partner...reactionscomments
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
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Hep C Community is Cheering on the NewbiesAn awesome trend is gaining ground as I see our hep C Community cheering for the newbies who are searching for help...reactionscomments
Hep C Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing health conditions like hepatitis C, and its side effects. Phrases in...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
My Second Home: The Doctor's OfficeGetting diagnosed with hepatitis C back in 2005, I didn’t realize the extent of doctor’s visits, testing, prescriptions, and how many times...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C Does NOT DiscriminateHepatitis C does not discriminate. It does not choose one race over another, nor does it choose on whether more males or females...reactionscomments
Cryoglobulinemia and VasculitisCryoglobulinemia is a serious blood disease that has been linked to hepatitis C infection. According to the NIH, hep C is “recognized...reactionscomments
Baby Boomers and Hepatitis C: Understanding Progression Rates & RiskA Baby Boomer is someone who was born between 1945-1965. This generation often mistakenly assumes that diseases, such as any form of...reactionscomments
Relieving Leg Pain Through ExerciseAHHHHH, my legs hurt!!! I have been experiencing pain in my legs for the past ten years. It started as a dull...reactionscomments
Rise Above The Challenge: Part 2In my last blog, I shared the fight my mother gave to live a normal life after her kidney transplant. No matter...reactionscomments
Telehealth on Hepatitis C TreatmentMy medical team used telehealth while I was on hepatitis C treatment. The whole medical team agreed that it was best. Not...reactionscomments
Chronic Disease: Long-Term Impacts and Managing Other Health ConditionsAs we know, hep C is a chronic condition for the majority (~75%) of people who contract the virus. Only 25% or...reactions19comments
My Advice to Anyone Struggling with Hepatitis CThe process from hep C exposure to treatment completion can be a long, confusing, and often stressful process and many may need...reactionscomments
Going with the Flow: How to Manage Difficult Hep C Symptoms"Going with the flow" is a phrase I have come to accept in my life. Before hep C and end stage liver...reactionscomments
