Be Kind Even When Hurting: Respecting Our Healthcare ProvidersI've been feeling the tension of COVID all around us. Just recently, I was in my physician’s office. While checking in, the gentleman next to me checking was gruff and...reactionscomments
The Association between Hepatitis C and Chronic Inflammatory Skin DiseaseHepatitis C is known to cause extrahepatic manifestations. One organ hep C can affect is the skin. A recent article based out of Taiwan investigates the association between hepatitis C...reactionscomments
Caregiver Fatigue and What HelpsA caregiver is defined by their role of helping take care of someone with a short-term or long-term condition. But the caregiver can often have health conditions themselves and must...reactions1comment
Sleep Issues and Hepatitis CHaving hepatitis C can negatively impact one’s quality and quantity of sleep. But why? There are several causes of sleep disturbances with hepatitis C which can occur alone or concurrently...reactionscomments
Mavyret for Hepatitis C: Side Effects, Patient Stories, and MoreMavyret (glecaprevir, pibrentasvir) is 1 type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medicine used to treat hepatitis C. Mavyret may be used to treat all genotypes of hepatitis C in both adults...reactions2comments
Cured but Sick?In the world of medicine, ‘cured’ is not a word that is often used. In hepatology (or the medical study of the liver), it is even more uncommon. The type...reactionscomments
Substances That Can Harm the LiverIn my experience, hepatitis C and liver disease can make you feel out of control. But, there are many ways a person can help their liver while fighting hep C...reactions1comment
Immune ResponseWe have been hearing a lot in the COVID-era about immune response. For some of us who make up the people who were diagnosed with hep C and have been...reactionscomments
Understanding Medical Lingo for Hep CElectronic health records (called EMRs or EHRs) are changing the way you get your medical information. Often, you can now read medical notes written by your provider without having to...reactions1comment
How Does the Flu Vaccine Help Me if I Have Hepatitis C?Some research shows that hepatitis C patients and those undergoing treatment may be more susceptible to flu. Each year during flu season, it is recommended for hep C patients to...reactionscomments
The Financial Cost of Liver DiseaseThe financial costs when living with liver disease can be substantial. I can’t imagine the total amount I have spent since being diagnosed. I do have a fairly good health...reactions1comment
Fighting Hep C Fatigue with Green TeaMany of us are familiar with extreme and enduring exhaustion here at HepatitisC.net. It is literally a symptom of chronic hepatitis C and for many, it can be the most...reactionscomments
Science and Experiential Learning: Understanding Hepatitis CThere is a place where science and experiential learning intercept. Some call it a nexus, while others call it something else. Over the years, in conversations with people who have...reactionscomments
Beta-Blockers: What Are They? And Why Might I Need Them in Chronic Liver Disease?If you live with chronic liver disease, you may be taking a class of medication called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers are most commonly used to lower blood pressure, lower your risk of...reactions1comment
National Health Service to Offer Hep C Treatment to ChildrenEngland’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced it will offer a new treatment for hepatitis C in children. Children in England will be the first in the world to be...reactionscomments
New Versus Old Treatments for Hepatitis CHepatitis C (HCV) treatment has come a long way. Before the 1990s, there were no treatment options. The first wave of drugs included interferon (a shot) and ribavirin (a pill)...reactions9comments
Can Hepatitis C Be Cured?More than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C (HCV). HCV can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Acute infection lasts less than 6 months. New research...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C FatigueHepatitis C (HCV) has different symptoms that vary from person to person. However, one of the most common symptoms is fatigue. Fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion or low energy...reactions1comment
Top 12 Foods Good for The LiverOne of the top questions that hepatitis C and liver disease patients have is "What types of foods are good for my liver?". Dealing with hepatitis C and liver disease...reactions1comment
I Have Hep C. Can I Have a Baby?When you are living with hep C, you might wonder if you can have a family. The answer is: Yes! Knowing that you have hep C before you get pregnant...reactionscomments
