Hepatitis C RashHepatitis C is often associated with liver damage, or abdominal pain due to liver damage. Although these are common symptoms, there are some other symptoms that may also be indicative... By Jenelle Marie Pierce2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 hepatitis, to be considered sexually transmitted and thus... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Neuropathy Hep C and Interferon TreatmentIn my writing I often draw on personal and lived experience in my own journey with hepatitis c to craft my stories. In this piece I want to talk about... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding A Social Security Disability DenialAfter the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has no official... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Neuropathy After Hepatitis C TreatmentI tried ignoring those needle-like stings and aching bones. It’s hard for me to admit that neuropathy from hepatitis C treatment is a part of my life. Just like many... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Easy Ways to Eat Clean with HepatitisWith hepatitis C and liver disease, a good diet can make a heap of difference. Who can really eat perfectly all the time? I’m snacking on chips while writing this... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Generic Hepatitis C DrugsPharmaceutical companies exist in order to create new or better drugs for current medical problems. They spend billions of dollars finding new or better drugs; in doing so, they have... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
No Alcohol with Hepatitis CDrinking with hepatitis C is like throwing fuel on a flame. This may not be a popular opinion. Some of you might even think that it’s too restrictive. I can... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why Your Hepatitis C Test May Give You a False ResultMany people ask us about hepatitis C testing, antibodies, and false positives. Here are answers to some of the most common (and most confusing!) questions about hep C tests. When... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercising with CirrhosisIt is possible to work out no matter how long we had the hepatitis C virus. This exercise set is for those of us who have advanced liver disease. I... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers who are struggling may be reluctant to speak... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Dental Care Tips for During Hepatitis C Treatment?The hepatitis C virus usually lasts for a few months. It is important to take care all the details regarding your health before you begin treatment. This includes your dental... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Can Hepatitis C Kill You?It was one of the first things I wondered during my emergency room diagnosis. I had the hepatitis C virus and I was dying. My liver was failing. I didn’t understand... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cardiovascular Disease and Hepatitis C: Is There a Connection?Cardiovascular disease is the overall term for blood vessel diseases and problems. There are four main diseases that you have likely heard about, both within the general media and maybe... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C: Tips to Survive an Endoscopy and ColonoscopyThere is nothing easy about having a tube slid down your throat. It is double the insult when they want to put one in your bottom. When you have a... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reveal or Conceal? Weighing How to Share a Hepatitis C DiagnosisEditor's Note: Requirements for disclosing your hepatitis C and HIV statuses vary by state. Hepatitis C patients have been discussing the pros and cons of disclosing their hepatitis C status... By Susan Simon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercise During Hepatitis C TreatmentThe new drugs for hepatitis C treatment are much easier on your body. You now even exercise during hepatitis C treatment. However, when you have fatigue, achy joints, nausea, or... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sodium in Your Diet and Hepatitis C: What You Should KnowIn a typical human body, the liver works with other organs to help the body process whatever is brought in. This includes any foods eaten, any liquids consumed, and any... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson’s Disease and Hepatitis CResearchers have consistently shown that there is a 30% increase in those with hepatitis C to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The way that hepatitis C (also known as “hep... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heart Problems With Hepatitis C: Symptoms and How to TestOne symptom of hepatitis C that can be hard to diagnose is heart problems. I will admit that the complaints about heart problems to my doctor might have seemed a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments