Youth and Hep CAs someone that long ago relinquished my claim of being young, I thought I would share my older person's thoughts on hep...reactionscomments
Part 2: The Effects of Hep CEditor's Note: Please note that hep C symptoms can be unique from person to person, and the following account represents only one...reactions1comment
Understanding Your Test Results: Complete Blood CountIf you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C or another medical condition, your doctor may want to perform regular blood tests to monitor...reactionscomments
Skin SymptomsSkin rashes, bumps, itching, dry or discolored skin can be common symptoms of hepatitis C or one of the hep C treatments...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Remember Your Hep C PillsSo you’ve finally gotten the doctor’s appointment and have been officially diagnosed with hep C. The next step is to get all...reactions1comment
[DO NOT PUBLISH] Desperation, Hopelessness, and Hepatitis CNo matter where you live, or how much you have, without hope, you are likely to feel like you don’t have much...reactionscomments
Learning to Love: A Self-Care JourneySelf-care: It is a relatively new term for taking care of yourself. Many people equate practicing self-care to activities like taking bubble...reactionscomments
Hep C's Scary Symptoms: Everything You Need to KnowDoes anyone else have weird stuff happening with their body? Sometimes late at night, a lingering pain might grab your attention. It...reactionscomments
Concerning Our VoicesMy comments are my own. I want to thank this community for continuing to support people who have lived and lived experience...reactionscomments
5 Other Reasons to Get CuredMany people with the hepatitis C virus (HCV or "hep C") think that the main reason to get cured is to clear...reactionscomments
Epclusa for Hepatitis C: Side Effects, Patient Stories, and MoreEpclusa (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir) is one type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medication used to treat hepatitis C. Epclusa may be used to treat...reactionscomments
Can Hep C Mess Up Your Periods?I wish more women knew how hep C can mess up their periods. Not once did anyone ever link my low estrogen...reactionscomments
Signs You Have Hepatic EncephalopathyWhen we are having trouble thinking clearly with hepatitis C, it might be time to look for signs you have hepatic encephalopathy...reactions12comments
The Swollen Belly: AscitesWhen fluid accumulates in the belly area, this is known as ascites. Common in people with cirrhosis— a chronic liver disease— ascites...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C 101: Why Does Hepatitis C Often Go Undiagnosed?Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, at an estimated 3.9 million Americans infected. Yet, most...reactionscomments
Why Liver Detoxes May Not Be The AnswerThe term detox is casually thrown into the health and medical sphere these days. In the causal sense, detoxification means getting rid...reactionscomments
Why Start Treatment for Hepatitis C? Lower Your Risk of Liver Cancer, Liver Scarring, & Cognitive Problems, To Start!Untreated, chronic hepatitis C can lead to serious health issues, such as include liver cirrhosis, problems with liver function, and liver cancer...reactionscomments
Why You Need Follow-Up Care After Hepatitis C TreatmentFollow-up care after successful hepatitis C treatment is proactive. Patients need to be evaluated for other liver disease conditions and extrahepatic conditions...reactionscomments
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Treated for Hepatitis C“Why should I get treated for hepatitis C”? On the surface, this might seem like an obvious question and answer. Maybe you’re...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
