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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Understanding False Positive, False Negative Hepatitis C TestingBlood tests can seem confusing with hepatitis C, especially if you’ve been told you had a false positive or false negative test...reactions3comments
Healthy Tips for Hepatitis C TreatmentDuring treatment for hepatitis C, many patients wonder how they can support their health. You may ask, "How can I take care...reactionscomments
Why Do I Feel Worse Now That Treatment Is Over?During my clinical trial in 2014-2015 using Solvaldi and Ribavirin, I felt amazing. I began to have energy and could hold food...reactionscomments
