Steps for a Healthy LiverWhen I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, one of the concerns I had was: How can I help my liver? Your liver needs your help. Taking these 10 steps can...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C in NewbornsThe hepatitis C virus (HCV) is usually spread when an adult comes into contact with blood from an infected person. However, babies are at risk of becoming infected with the...reactionscomments
Essential Vaccines With Chronic Liver DiseaseEditor's Note: Always talk to your doctor or medical professional if you have any vaccine concerns or questions. More than 50% of people with hepatitis C will develop a chronic...reactions1comment
Asking for Help While on TreatmentIt is not easy to ask for help when we are sick with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). With the new drugs, you can be rid of the virus and...reactions1comment
Stomach Issues and Hep C: Part 1When I was diagnosed in 2010 with stage 4 liver disease because of my hepatitis C, I began noticing a huge new issue in my body: stomach problems. Ranging from acid...reactionscomments
Life After Hep C TreatmentMy journey through hepatitis C lasted 20 years, including 3 treatments. My 3rd treatment, which included improved treatment, helped bring me a cure. During my post-treatment recovery, I needed to...reactionscomments
What Are The Most Common Symptoms of Hepatitis C?The hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects the liver, the organ responsible for filtering out toxins and cleaning your blood. When HCV is not treated, it can cause long-term health issues...reactionscomments
Living in a Small Town with Hep CSome of you know what it’s like living in a small town. Everybody knows when the neighbor gets a cold. The last thing you may want is for someone to...reactionscomments
Building Your Hepatitis C Healthcare TeamOne of the most proactive steps you can take is to build your healthcare team for hepatitis C and liver disease. You are the captain, and head of your team...reactions4comments
Communities in CollaborationSeveral years back now, I attended an international conference on hep C. One of the esteemed research scientists proclaimed that hep C was "done and dusted". Unsurprisingly some of us...reactionscomments
Remaining Positive While Living With Hep CI was contacted via email recently and this person asked me “How do you remain so positive all the time?” After sitting there pondering this question and wanting to answer...reactionscomments
How to Get Hepatitis C Treatment Without Private InsuranceHepatitis C (hep C) can result in chronic illnesses like liver disease or cirrhosis. These long-term illnesses can be treated with medicines. The long-term illnesses are mainly treated with drugs...reactionscomments
Healthcare Professionals: Which Treat Hep C?Editors note: Always consult your medical team for treatment advice or if you have any questions about your treatment plan. There are so many different healthcare professionals within the healthcare...reactions1comment
Telling Others About Your Hepatitis C Diagnosis: Things to ConsiderSharing your medical information is a very personal decision. There are many things to think about when you’re trying to decide what, and if, you will tell others about your...reactionscomments
Hep C and Stomach BloatStomach bloat can be an uncomfortable side-effect of liver disease. What can you do about it? Is there a way to prevent it? I can be so hungry and then...reactionscomments
Helping Adult Children with Hep CYou’re thinking that your child was ready for adulthood, but something just doesn’t seem right. They may be having problems with friends or at their job. They act like everything...reactionscomments
Planning Your 2022 Hep C Health Goals2022 – has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Every new year, millions of people set out with ambition and excitement to transform their lives. Most new year resolutions...reactionscomments
Fighting Thyroid Disease and Hepatitis CWhen I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, a series of tests were run before starting hepatitis C treatment. It was discovered that I had an autoimmune thyroid disease called Hashimoto’s...reactionscomments
Growing Older and Hep CAs an official senior citizen, I thought it was appropriate for me to have some insights and understanding that I could share with others who may themselves be aging or...reactionscomments