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Shortly after my diagnosis, I sank into a deep depression. I was in a very dark place. I would not eat, my emotions all over the board, and I did not...

Are there dangers to being so open on the internet? And are they worth it? Everyone has an opinion on social media, myself included. The internet age has opened up...

I was diagnosed with hep C in September 2007 and the severity was assessed with a liver biopsy in January 2018. I decided to get tested when, during a doctor’s...

"Is the real cost of care only measured in dollars and cents, or is it defined best in other terms?" A rhetorical question by some measures, but it can be...

Editor's Note: This article, written by Respiratory Therapist John Bottrell, was originally published on our sister community COPD.net. Hepatitis C is generally not listed as a COPD comorbidity. However, researchers...

The hepatitis C virus can cause risk for a variety of extrahepatic conditions, like kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, and others. For example, the hepatitis C virus can cause problems...

When we first go into a physician’s office for the first time, it can be an uneasy feeling. Then add to the nervousness the fact you are meeting this new...

"Could I have hep C with no symptoms?" Yes! It’s absolutely possible that you could have hep C with no symptoms. Right after getting exposed to the virus, you could...

If you are one of the people who has completed treatment and gotten the great news that you are cured/undetectable virus, my heartfelt congratulations to you. I will never forget...

A great question was posed to our hepatitis C community page recently: "Should I tell my hairdresser about having hepatitis C?" After really giving this some good thought, I came...

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection causes acute hepatitis C, which may progress to chronic hepatitis C. Many people with hepatitis C do not show symptoms until severe liver damage. If...

I wish more women knew how hep C can mess up their periods. Not once did anyone ever link my low estrogen or my menstruation problems to liver problems. After...

One person’s priority can vary dramatically from that of another in normal times. We don’t all share in the same importance we place on anything, and that can include our...

Self-care: It is a relatively new term for taking care of yourself. Many people equate practicing self-care to activities like taking bubble baths, exercising, or journaling. While those are excellent...

In these times of fear and uncertainty, it can be hard to see a brighter side or a silver lining, no matter which direction we look. It is hard for...

Unless you’ve experienced hepatitis C or been a caregiver, you might now know what to say to encourage or help them. Often the best thing you can do is to...

Coming off treatment for hepatitis C can give a feeling of relief; Many feel ready to be done with hep C. I know as soon as I left my clinical trial...

Hepatitis C can be contracted in many ways. A proactive step is to get tested for hepatitis C, regardless of if you have any risk factors. Learn the risk factors...

During hepatitis C treatment, you may have lots of questions: "Will I experience side effects? How long will treatment last? When will I start to feel normal again? Will I...

Infection from the hepatitis C virus (HCV) leads to chronic hepatitis C in over 50 percent of cases. This happens when the virus avoids the immune system and persists in...