Celebrating a Hero: My Mom's Battle with Hepatitis COn May 5th 2006, Heaven gained an angel. This angel was my mom, Bonnie Morgan. She was a 1965 kidney transplant, and the first...reactionscomments
Stigma as a Patient with Hepatitis C: One Women's StoryRecently, a woman from the Midwest contacted me about issues she was having with her care provider. She was very upset and...reactionscomments
Perceptions and Reality: Chronic Pain after Hepatitis CThere is a saying that "perception is reality", and although I am unsure who to attribute the phrase to, there is a...reactionscomments
Finding Balance with Hepatitis C: "No" Is a Complete SentenceFinding balance with hepatitis C is difficult, and it's important to remember that "No" is a complete sentence. How many of us...reactions1comment
A New Rapid Antibody Test for Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a virus that often does not cause noticeable symptoms to those infected. This means that a person can have...reactionscomments
Are You Looking for Advice about Hepatitis C?Knowing where to go after being diagnosed with hep C can be confusing. A hepatitis C diagnosis can leave you feeling alone...reactionscomments
Dental Issues and Hepatitis C: Messy MouthThis may sound disgusting, but when I was on treatment, there were times when my mouth was a mess. Not only were...reactions1comment
Access to Mental Health Services: A Chronic Illness Patient's PerspectiveMental health struggles are becoming more normalized and accepted in the collective awareness. However, there is still a long way to go...reactionscomments
How Mental and Emotional Health Affects Hepatitis CMental and emotional health has a big impact on physical health, especially for those with hepatitis C. Hepatitis C patients can go...reactions1comment
Can Medications Make Hepatic Encephalopathy Worse?Even after treating for the hepatitis C virus, we may still have some left over brain fog. Some of it may be...reactions3comments
Side Effects from Direct-Acting Antivirals: Hep C ManagementThere is a small list of the most common side effects of the new hepatitis C treatments, known as direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). Advances...reactionscomments
Living with Hepatitis C: Managing AscitesAscites is the accumulation of fluid within the abdominal or peritoneal cavity. The fluid is typically serous fluid, which looks clear or...reactionscomments
How a Low-Sodium Diet Helps Hepatitis C and Liver DiseaseLiving with a chronic condition like hepatitis C and liver disease can make a person feel like they’re out of control, with...reactions2comments
Low Fat Diet for Liver Health for Hepatitis C PatientsThis article presents an overview of what the liver does and how hepatitis C can impact its function. Read on to learn...reactionscomments
The Hepatitis C Frontline: Liver TransplantsRead Part 1 herePart 2: Celebrating the Small WinsAll names and identifying information have been changed to protect the integrity and anonymity...reactionscomments
Starting Hep C Treatment in Summer: Best TipsMany people think it doesn’t matter when you start taking your hep C pills. I say it all depends on a few...reactions5comments
Coping With Bad NewsReceiving bad news can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. Unfortunately, we folks with lived or living experience of hepatitis C are...reactions1comment
Enter to Win Our Hepatitis Awareness Month Giveaway!This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We're excited to announce our giveaway for Hepatitis Awareness Month! As a...reactionscomments
What You Need to Know Before Starting Hep C TreatmentWith 30 years of experience in what you need to know before starting hep C treatment, I will help you get started. After...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
