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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
