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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
What Is Q80k Polymorphism?A great deal of research has been done on the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Researchers now understand many things about the virus and how it affects people. Studies have shown...reactions3comments
How Long Should You Follow Up with Your Physician After Hepatitis C Treatment?Hepatitis C patients often ask how long they should follow up with their liver specialists after treatment is completed. There is a wide variety of treatments for hepatitis C, with...reactionscomments
Collective Impact: Eliminating Hepatitis C TogetherNo one person, and no one organization, has the ability to make change on the scale that is needed with hep C. No one article, study, public health effort, groups...reactionscomments
When You Think You've Been Exposed to Hepatitis C: Is It Time to Get Tested?Recently, a young man wrote into my foundation, asking how soon if could find out if he'd been exposed to or infected with hepatitis C. He seemed frantic in his...reactionscomments
What You Can Do to Help Reduce Liver DamageWith your physician’s guidance, you can help reduce liver damage and improve your liver condition. One option for doing this is making lifestyle changes. These healthy changes are an excellent...reactionscomments
Happy Eating for Your LiverOne of the most difficult things to learn when fighting liver disease is what counts as "healthy eating". In my experience, learning this will save you from major difficulty from...reactionscomments