New Doctor QuestionsBeing chronically ill often includes interacting with different and new health professionals. There might even be times when you have to seek out a new doctor or specialist yourself. When... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling Bloated and Methods for CopingI recently had a question posed to me on my foundation site. It read like this: “Ms. Nash, how do you get your body from bloating like a balloon? I... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 reading everything I could get my hands on... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Finding Support and Strength in Shared ExperiencesIt may appear to be a cliché to some when we say “you are not alone” in the context of dealing with difficult health or other challenges. We are few... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 C and youth. It is not my intention... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 perspective. Please see your doctor for treatment of... By Kimberly Nash6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 the other blood labs and testing done and... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hepatitis Awareness Month 2023: A History of Hep CMay is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month, a time when public health organizations and individuals raise awareness about viral hepatitis and its impact on communities. The goal of Hepatitis Awareness... By HepatitisC.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 token of our appreciation for our community, we're... By HepatitisC.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Embarrassing Hair With Hepatitis C and How To Get a Healthy ShineNobody told me that hair problems were a sign of liver disease. I had embarrassing hair with hepatitis C and needed to know how to get a healthy shine again... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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. COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and lockdowns certainly brought mental... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 could be one of the scary symptoms of... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Concerning Our VoicesMy comments are my own. I want to thank this community for continuing to support people who have lived and lived experience. That support reaches across a long list of... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Manage Hepatitis CAfter hearing from your doctor that you have hep C, it’s easy to become filled with fear. You might not have everything ready to begin managing it and getting treatment... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Hep C Diagnosis StoryWhen I was first diagnosed with hepatitis C as a young adult I had less than spectacular interactions with healthcare workers. These weren’t exclusive to my having hepatitis C, mind... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Following Up and MonitoringMonitoring people who have successfully treated their hep C is a hit and a miss for most people I have talked to, whether they were treated 6 months ago or... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Doctor Just Doesn't UnderstandDo you ever feel that your doctor does not understand what you are trying to convey to them about your hep C? Or that your feelings, symptoms, or questions are being... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Effects of Having Hepatitis C: Part 1Getting frustrated for not understanding hep C and its effects is very common with those fighting hep C. Because hep C does have numerous side effects that can play a huge... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Forgot to Take Your Hep C Meds? What to Do NextWe can all identify with wanting to take our meds and get rid of hep C. Did you ever forget to take your hep C meds and wonder what to... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
GI Trouble and Hep CHepatitis C wreaks havoc on the body. It doesn’t seem like there are any organs or areas exempt from potential harm from the virus. Gastrointestinal-related concerns are one of the... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments