Help for Hepatitis C Treatment Side EffectsTreatment for hepatitis C has improved greatly over the past 5 years in various ways. Hepatitis C treatment is now available for all genotypes and liver conditions, with shorter treatment... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Over the Counter Medications and the LiverAs a community pharmacist, I often witness customers self-selecting over the counter (OTC) medications to help various ailments. Many of us are aware of two offenders, that when consumed in... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (now closed)The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of HepatitisC.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain In America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Hepatitis C is SpreadAt first, I didn’t know how hep C was spread. After finding out that I had hep C, my doctors asked a lot questions. Then we moved on to begin... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Do if Others Reject You with Hepatitis COne of the concerns hepatitis C patients may experience is rejection and loss of relationships due to hepatitis C. Stigma is less than it was years ago, but the fear... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Was Just Diagnosed with Hep C... What Do I Need to Know?If you were just diagnosed with hep C and wonder what you need to know, here’s some fast tips for you. Even though hepatitis C is a virus that impacts... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Liver-Friendly Shopping ListIn the age of the internet, finding new recipes to spice up your palate is no chore. It is easy to find which foods may be helpful or harmful, and... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Some Fresh Air!I have found that getting away in nature has helped my anxiety, stress, depression, and pain levels. You laugh when I say pain levels dissipate when you are within elements... By Kimberly Nash1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living Donor Liver Transplants for Hepatitis C PatientsYour liver is an essential, life-sustaining organ. If your liver is damaged or diseased, this can cause compromised liver function and liver failure, which may threaten a person’s life. Hepatitis... By Connie Welch3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nothing Much Happens in IsolationThis is not so much a geographical reference, as it affects so much of how we live and how our health is affected. We can choose to isolate ourselves in... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telling Your StoryIn several conferences I have attended on health (particularly on hepatitis c), I have been told that you know you have healed when you can share your story to others... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of HepatitisC.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain In America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Power of Peers: Coping with Hepatitis CHaving hep C was not an easy time for some of us; For those like me, hep C symptoms made it very hard, at times. How hard, you ask? The... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From the Community: Hepatitis C Treatment ExperiencesHepatitis C presents so many challenges. Many people living with hep C do not yet know that they have it. Others who have received a diagnosis are struggling to get... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Unusual Strategies for Coping with DepressionDisclaimer: I am not a health professional and the listed topics are suggestions and not to be taken in lieu of medical advice Depression and finding tips to cope can... By Emma Currie4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Hepatic Encephalopathy?What is hepatic encephalopathy? For me, it’s one of the most cruel parts of advanced liver disease. In fact, a patient like me may not even know they are in... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life-Saving Steps with Hepatitis CThree of the most important, even life-saving, steps you’ll ever take against hepatitis C are getting tested, getting treatment, and getting cured. Even if a person doesn't have any hep... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Good with Hepatitis C: How Diet Makes A DifferenceI recommend learning about your body: what makes it swell, what makes your feel sick, what makes you feel groggy, cloudy, and foggy, etc. In my experience, knowing this can... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Intimacy and Hepatitis C: How to Support and Improve Your RelationshipDon't be afraid to have special or intimate moments with your partner, even when dealing with hep C. The side effects of treatment medications and the emotional burden of hep... By Patricia Maciel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments