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When 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...

To 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...

Hepatitis 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...

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...

"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...

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...

Having 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...

My 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...

Mostly, 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...

This 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...

Changing 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...

Living 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...

Healing 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...

The 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...

When 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...

In 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...

Many people ask us, "Can hepatitis C be cured?". The good news is that YES, there is a cure for hepatitis C. In this short video, we share what you...

Myth: "Hepatitis C only impacts the liver." Fact: Hepatitis C can impact the whole body. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with hepatitis C - and we know how challenging...

When I was hospitalized with liver failure, my doctor prescribed a liquid drug called Lactulose. Because of hepatic encephalopathy, I didn’t even know I was sick with Hep C. My...

There are many different ways to get hepatitis C. Although everyone's experience with hepatitis C is different, today, injection drug use remains the leading risk factor for contracting hep C...