Why Isn’t There a Vaccine for Hepatitis C?Vaccines exist for hepatitis A and B, but not for hepatitis C - Why not? Hepatitis C is a viral infection that primarily attacks the liver, causing liver damage which...reactionscomments
How is Liver Fibrosis Treated? Fibrosis is the scarring that occurs in the liver as a result of repeated injury. When scarring occurs, the liver no longer works the way it should, leading to toxin...reactionscomments
How We Perceive Health IssuesHow we perceive our health issues can stem from taught responses growing up, like witnessing a family member or friend. For example, growing up with a mom who was in...reactionscomments
The Challenges and Triumphs AheadWe are all familiar with the saying about the glass being half full or half empty as a way of determining a person’s outlook. Positive as it may sound, having...reactionscomments
Vegetable Medley Soup RecipePower-packed with liver-healthy fresh vegetables and tasty, hearty options, this soup provides healthy ingredients, rich flavor, and delightful satisfaction. If possible, choose organic vegetables. Organics are free of chemicals and...reactionscomments
How Loneliness and Isolation Affect Your HealthThe world has met many challenges and health dangers in the recent pandemic, which has greatly affected those at a higher health risk, like the elderly and those with chronic...reactionscomments
A Family's Hep C Story: "My Child is Falling Apart"Following some posts from my foundation-sponsored support group from parents who have a child fighting hep C, we get many inquiries about what symptoms might a child have with hep...reactionscomments
Liver-Healthy Foods to Fight InflammationChronic liver disease and other conditions can make a person feel like their body is out of control. But, we have more control than we think. A great place to...reactionscomments
Anxiety BitesIf you have ever had persistent anxiety in your life, you know all too well just how awful it can be. As someone myself who lived with anxiety as a...reactionscomments
Community Views: Waiting for Hepatitis C TreatmentAfter being diagnosed with hepatitis C (hep C), your doctor may talk about your options for starting treatment. The time between getting diagnosed and starting treatment can vary greatly between...reactionscomments
Ask a Pharmacist: Common Question about Hepatitis C - Part 2This is part 2 of the Ask a Pharmacist Series, where a pharmacist answers questions from members of our community. View part 1 here.Answer: There are four known stages of liver...reactionscomments
Ask a Pharmacist: Common Questions about Hepatitis C - Part 1Some pharmacists specialize in hepatitis C treatment and have ample experience in medication side effects and management. Having a pharmacist like this as part of your health care team can...reactionscomments
Healthy Green DrinkWhen you hear of a green drink, your first thought might be "yuck!". But, this green drink I have found to be very good - I promise! Makes 3 servings...reactionscomments
Phases of Hepatitis CWhen I was going through my journey with hepatitis C, I learned hepatitis C had four phases, which helped me as I moved through each phase. The first phase lays...reactions2comments
How Pharmacists Can Help Manage Your Hepatitis C TreatmentPharmacists have been ranked as the most trusted healthcare professionals for years. Many people view their pharmacists as trustworthy and reliable. It is no surprise that some people spend more...reactionscomments
Handling Anxiety Before Hepatitis C TreatmentA thousand "what if’s" can go through your mind when beginning treatment for hepatitis C. Anxiety and fear do not have to drown out the truth that you are taking...reactionscomments
Our HepatitisC.net Community is on Instagram!Did you know that you can find our HepatitisC.net community on Instagram? Give us a follow so you can engage in great community discussions around managing rheumatoid arthritis and make...reactionscomments
What if Your Hepatitis C Treatment Didn’t Work?Starting hepatitis C treatment and learning it didn’t work is very disappointing and discouraging. I personally experienced this two times before doing a third treatment that helped bring me the...reactionscomments
Staying SafeNever have we seen a more urgent need for steps to prevent harms. These harms run a spectrum like we have never seen in modern times. When saying they run...reactionscomments
Choosing Our OutcomeToday, I came across an email to my foundation from a gentleman on the west coast who was struggling with the fact he was diagnosed with hepatitis C. Most of this...reactionscomments
