Hepatitis C Awareness Month 2020 “Self-Care” Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for HepatitisC.net Hepatitis C Awareness Month 2020 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Discerning Online Hepatitis C InformationFor information and resources, we often seek the internet as our go-to source. Online resources can be overwhelming with a mix of positive and negative reviews, reports, and opinions. How... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fear, Worry, and Anxiety with Hepatitis CAs someone who dealt with anxiety for several years, I know firsthand what a difficult thing it can be. I was a self-described hypochondriac for the longest time, and all... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Passion for LivingFor those of us who have had one or more chronic health conditions in our life, we have all shared in the passion for living. We really had to, in... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Hepatitis C CaregiversCaregivers are a vital support for those who have hepatitis C. When someone you love and care about has hepatitis C, you become a hepatitis C warrior right along beside... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spotlight: My Epclusa Treatment StoryIn this article, HepatitisC.net advocate shares his experience with Epclusa for hep C treatment. Daniel was diagnosed with hep C genotype 2b in 2007. He was declared hep C free... By Daniel Winterbottom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Good Laugh: A Good MedicineOK, maybe it is not the best medicine, but it sure has gotten me through some rough periods. Keeping a sense of humor has made a big difference in the... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pets Can Offer ComfortHaving gone through so many health crises since 2005 (when I was first diagnosed with hep C), I can say looking back that my pets were my tender comforts. In... By Kimberly Nash1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Who Is Dealing with Hepatitis C? Results from the Help-4-Hep HotlineEditor's Note: This guest post was provided by Help-4-Hep General Manger Dennis Simon. Help-4-Hep is a non-profit, peer-counselor, nation-wide helpline that been helping people affected by hepatitis C since 2012... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Muscle & Joint Pain with Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a virus that attacks the liver causing inflammation and damages liver tissue. Hepatitis C can also cause extrahepatic conditions to occur in the body outside of the... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stop the Stigma with Hep CMy friend's brother died and no one knew it was from hep C. He was afraid of losing his job, so he never treated. It's time to stop the stigma... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Vaccines with Hepatitis CIf you have hepatitis C, your immune system may be compromised with fighting the hepatitis C virus. Getting sick can further complicate your liver condition and put you at risk... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Is That Right?" Misinformation and Hepatitis CHave you ever been told something that you later found out was wrong? I think it is safe to assume that we all have been told something that later proves... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Purpose, Finding HopeGrowing up, I was around doctors weekly. My mother, having had a kidney transplant, required frequent monitoring of her kidney function, etc. She was one of the first kidney transplants... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Last Word? The Changing Landscape of Hepatitis CThere is no last word on hep C. The final chapter has not been written, and there is much more to be revealed. I am certainly not prepared to say... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis B Reactivation with Hepatitis C TreatmentTesting for co-infections like hepatitis B is important when considering treatment for hepatitis C. The hepatitis B virus can either be chronic or resolved. The CDC states, “For some people... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Hepatitis C Frontline: Liver TransplantsRead Part 1 herePart 2: Celebrating the Small WinsAll names and identifying information have been changed to protect the integrity and anonymity of the persons in the story- consent has... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Harm Reduction: Safe Consumption Sites and Clean SuppliesIn these times, we are all being encouraged to practice a form of harm reduction, or prevention as some of us would call it. Mostly, "prevention" refers to risks associated... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments