Embarrassing Hair With Hepatitis C and How To Get a Healthy ShineNobody told me that hair problems were a sign of liver disease. I had embarrassing hair with hepatitis C and needed to know how to get a healthy shine again... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Access to Mental Health Services: A Chronic Illness Patient's PerspectiveMental health struggles are becoming more normalized and accepted in the collective awareness. However, there is still a long way to go. COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and lockdowns certainly brought mental... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hep C's Scary Symptoms: Everything You Need to KnowDoes anyone else have weird stuff happening with their body? Sometimes late at night, a lingering pain might grab your attention. It could be one of the scary symptoms of... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Concerning Our VoicesMy comments are my own. I want to thank this community for continuing to support people who have lived and lived experience. That support reaches across a long list of... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Manage Hepatitis CAfter hearing from your doctor that you have hep C, it’s easy to become filled with fear. You might not have everything ready to begin managing it and getting treatment... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Hep C Diagnosis StoryWhen I was first diagnosed with hepatitis C as a young adult I had less than spectacular interactions with healthcare workers. These weren’t exclusive to my having hepatitis C, mind... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Following Up and MonitoringMonitoring people who have successfully treated their hep C is a hit and a miss for most people I have talked to, whether they were treated 6 months ago or... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Doctor Just Doesn't UnderstandDo you ever feel that your doctor does not understand what you are trying to convey to them about your hep C? Or that your feelings, symptoms, or questions are being... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Effects of Having Hepatitis C: Part 1Getting frustrated for not understanding hep C and its effects is very common with those fighting hep C. Because hep C does have numerous side effects that can play a huge... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Forgot to Take Your Hep C Meds? What to Do NextWe can all identify with wanting to take our meds and get rid of hep C. Did you ever forget to take your hep C meds and wonder what to... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
GI Trouble and Hep CHepatitis C wreaks havoc on the body. It doesn’t seem like there are any organs or areas exempt from potential harm from the virus. Gastrointestinal-related concerns are one of the... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Is it Luck?There is an ongoing argument of sorts in my mind about what are the forces at play when things go well or badly, and this can also be applied to... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Skin Rashes and Hep CHepatitis C is just one of those viruses that have a diverse array of symptoms. A quick google search shows symptoms of hep C fall into many categories. Some examples... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Hepatitis C and Feeling BlueHepatitis C patients can deal with depression and anxiety, especially when recently diagnosed, dealing with preparing for treatment, or going through treatment and recovery. Depression and anxiety can often stem... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Support Yourself With Hep CWhether you’re receiving treatment or not, living with hep C takes a toll on your body. Learning how to support and care for yourself along the way can be so... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Waiting Too Long for CareDid you experience waiting for access to hep C care and treatment after diagnosis? Perhaps it was your choice not to treat at the time, even if it was offered... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic EHM's and ParenthoodParenting is a challenge on the best of days. Are you parenting with a chronic illness? Well, that has its own set of unique challenges. In my eight years being... By Emma Currie4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Bright SideBeing diagnosed with a disease is not generally a good thing, but there are some things one can point to which are positive. If you are experiencing symptoms without an... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being CuredBeing cured of hepatitis c does take a huge weight off your mind. Not only is your liver no longer under attack your mental state begins to lighten as well. I... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
What's next, and next after that?For some of us, wondering what's next is a never-ending quest for answers and solutions, ways to improve on this and that, and all sorts of things. Sound like you?... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments