After Treatment Ends: Understanding Long-Term Side Effects & SymptomsIf 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... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should I Tell My Hairdresser That I Have Hepatitis C?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... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What To Know About Baby Boomers and Hepatitis CHepatitis 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Can Hep C Mess Up Your Periods?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... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Competing Needs & Shifting Priorities: Hep C During Uncertain TimesOne 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... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning to Love: A Self-Care JourneySelf-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... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Brighter Side of ThingsIn 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... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What To Say to Hepatitis C Patients and CaregiversUnless 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... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When Can I Expect to Feel Normal Again?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... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hepatitis C Transmission Risk Factors and PreventionHepatitis 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... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Care During Hepatitis C TreatmentDuring 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... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What To Know About Hepatitis C ReinfectionInfection 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Assumptions Made: Stigma and Discrimination with Hep CWe are all capable of making assumptions, and not always with the best facts to support good conclusions. I am as guilty as the next person, but I do try... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Differences and Disparities in Hepatitis C Rates in the United States: Race, Gender, and GeographyThe hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major concern, especially among certain populations. The number of American adults with HCV infections exceeds 2 million. In recent years, HCV has been... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C and Type 2 DiabetesHepatitis C not only affects the liver but can interfere and affect other parts of the body. A common extrahepatic condition associated with hepatitis C is type 2 diabetes. The... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Peace with a Hep C DiagnosisFinding peace with a hep C diagnosis can be difficult, if not impossible. The fear, despair of now being labeled, loneliness, and isolation can be but only a few feeling... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Late Warning Signs of Hepatitis CThe late warning signs of hepatitis C are different for everyone. In talking with other patients over the years, I've noticed some trends. For example, some people are very aware... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Liver Transplants for Hepatitis C: Who Needs Them, Who Gets Them, and Who Survives?A liver transplant is a surgery to replace a liver that is no longer working with one that does. Chronic hepatitis C is the most common reason for a liver... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Healthy Choices When StressedThe importance of healthy choices is vital when your stressed, especially for those fighting hepatitis C and liver disease. Stress has been known to lower your immune system and contribute... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments