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... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hep C and HivesHepatitis C is a life-changing diagnosis, especially relating to direct-acting antiviral treatment, and curing of the virus. Once cured, many people expect a return to excellent health and are surprised... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Easy Skillet Stir FryWith loads of veggies and healthy protein, you’ll be cooking this easy skillet stir fry a lot. Simply choose your meat, and you’ve got a beautiful and tasty dish within... By Karen HoytBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Diagnosed with Hepatitis C: 5 Steps to Take NextAfter being diagnosed with hepatitis C, patients need credible medical information to get the care and treatment they need. While your doctor is the best person to ask about what... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are Pangenotypic Treatments for Hepatitis C All the Same?Over the years, treatment options for hepatitis C have improved significantly, including pangenotypic medications used to treat all genotypes (virus strains), including subtypes. Typically, pan-genotypic treatments have high cure rates... By Connie Welch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Risk, Prevention, Mitigation: Preventing Hepatitis C Infection and Overdose-Related DeathsWe have all been hearing more about risk and mitigation practices recently. It is not a new thing and, certainly in the world of what is commonly referred to as... By Daryl Luster3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Was Just Diagnosed with Hepatitis C: Now What?Will I need treatment? What are my treatment options? Should I wait to start treatment? What else should I know? Receiving a positive diagnosis for hep C can trigger a... By Daniel Winterbottom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Hepatitis C Affect Men and Women Differently?Hepatitis C affects more than 170 million people worldwide. Hepatitis C is known as the silent disease due to liver damage that can go undetected for a long time without... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Research Confirms That Hepatitis C Stigma is Very, Very RealIf you are reading this, you probably know first-hand what hepatitis C stigma is. Stigma has been described as “perceived negative attribute that causes someone to devalue or think less... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Swelling Up: Water Retention, Bloating, and AscitesFor me, one of the most emotional and sad parts of having end-stage liver disease from hepatitis C is swelling up. I start to retain fluid in my abdomen (ascites)... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Re-Treatment When Prior Hepatitis C Treatment FailedTreatment for hepatitis C has a high cure rate - over 90%, in most cases. But what if your hepatitis C treatment failed, what do you do next? Hearing the... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Hep C Simple? Understanding A Hep C DiagnosisIs hepatitis C simple? It depends on your perspective. It may be simple to some, depending on how much any one of us wants to learn. Some of us will... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Homeless with Hepatitis CI’ve heard from many people who became homeless while also living with hepatitis C. Some people falsely assume that those who are homeless "have no education", or that they’re "lazy"... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Perceptions and Reality: Chronic Pain after Hepatitis CThere is a saying that "perception is reality", and although I am unsure who to attribute the phrase to, there is a great deal of logic, in my view. We... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Enough Rest: Tips for Combating Hep C FatigueGetting rest is critical to being at the top of your game. Let’s face it, sleep is not something a person with liver disease gets much of... My sleep patterns... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Name is Kim, Not "Hep C Girl"So many times, I have heard that once a person (including myself) gets diagnosed, their identity seems to vanish. As if whoever we were walking into that office died the... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C Stigma: "So, How'd You Get Hep C?"Today, HepatitisC.net advocate Daniel Winterbottom shares his experiences with hepatitis C, including diagnosis, stigma, and risk factors, as well as his advice for others. I don’t know for sure, but... By Daniel Winterbottom4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments