Injection Drug Use and HCV: Creating a Safe Community in Online ForumsExamining the intersection of hepatitis C and drug use and how our online communities can best support them It is almost impossible to discuss transmission hepatitis C without looking at... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Close to the Finish Line of Hepatitis C TreatmentI remember my hepatologist’s nurse telling me, "Those last few weeks of treatment can often seem the longest". By this point, you are so ready for treatment to be over... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C Testing & Treatment: An Advocate's PerspectiveIn today's article, HepatitisC.net advocate Daniel Winterbottom talks all things testing and treatment for hepatitis C.A one-time hep C testing policy for all adults has clear pros and cons. Many... By Daniel Winterbottom4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthy Habits with Hepatitis CHave you ever felt stuck in unhealthy habits? Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. Forming... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Music and Hep C: My Journey to Getting CuredWhen I am out and about in my day, I like to crank my radio up and get inspired by music. Depending on my mood, I love Jazz, Classic Rock... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Important Factors Before Hepatitis C TreatmentTo determine which hepatitis C treatment is best suited for each patient depends on a variety of factors. These factors include the patient’s genotype, liver condition, and medical history. Testing... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Dangers of Untreated Hepatitis CHepatitis C is known as the silent killer because its symptoms generally do not show up for years until liver damage is already present. The hepatitis C virus attacks your... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A TIPS Procedure for Hepatitis C A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, also known as a TIPS shunt, can help hepatitis C patients who have severe liver disease. One of my friends had one for several years... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Time is on Our Side: Is Hepatitis C Dangerous?"Time is on our side": One version of an old saying that can apply to hep C, but not always. Not so many years ago, it was not uncommon for... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Happens After Hepatitis C Treatment?Recovery after hepatitis C treatment is what I consider the third phase of treatment. Recovery is all about repairing and rebuilding your body and new life one step at a... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Protecting Your Family from Hep C ExposureHaving hepatitis C has lots of stress put on an individual. Not only are we worried about our life, we have to be concerned about our loved ones. For myself... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telehealth on Hepatitis C TreatmentMy medical team used telehealth while I was on hepatitis C treatment. The whole medical team agreed that it was best. Not only was I working, but I also lived... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing Down Hepatitis C: Reducing Symptoms and Getting CuredMostly, we want to put hep C down, as in destroy it and send it into oblivion forever. Facing hep being able to confront the diagnosis and the things that... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Not Lose Yourself Trying To Please OthersThis topic came up this morning while talking to a friend. How often does one tend to neglect themselves while trying to care for another? Now whether you are sick... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Allow Hepatitis C & Stigma to Control YouChanging your thoughts and attitudes about how hepatitis affects your life is one of the first proactive steps you take toward a healthy future. When I was diagnosed with hepatitis... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Things My Diagnosis Taught MeLiving with a hepatitis C diagnosis can be hard on any person, regardless of demographics. It can be shocking and debilitating when the doctor first gives the unfortunate news. With... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healing Brain Fog and Hepatitis CHealing from the pain of brain fog and hepatitis C top my list of life’s most humbling experiences. Looking back at some of my words, actions, and decisions during the... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Most Common Symptom of Hepatitis C: FatigueThe most common symptom throughout hepatitis C is fatigue. It is the first symptom to show up and the last to leave. For many, symptoms may not manifest for years... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treating Skin Symptoms of Hepatitis CWhen you are treating skin symptoms of hepatitis C, keep in mind that most will probably improve after getting cured. Even though HCV may be asymptomatic, skin problems may be... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Liver Biopsies: What to ExpectIn this article, HepatitisC.net advocate Daniel Winterbottom shares his experiences with liver biopsies for hepatitis C, and what you can expect. My first liver biopsy took place in 2008 as... By Daniel Winterbottom3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments