It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Getting Help for Hepatitis C"It's a marathon... not a sprint!" Personally, I was always a sprinter in my running days, and ran out of steam in the longer track and road races. I did... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Despair: Reacting to a Hepatitis C DiagnosisFeelings of despair and rejection are common amongst all those that contact my foundation. Upon talking with a patient newly diagnosed with hep C, it is like they are whispering... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Feel Like a HypochondriacThere's a long list of things that can go wrong when your liver is sick. Some of them are common, like fatigue. What about those other things? Sometimes, I feel... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mounting Medical BillsGrowing up with a mom who was at her kidney doctor weekly for testing on her transplanted kidney, I understand the financial difficulty of dealing with the medical costs. So, when... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do’s and Don’ts with Hepatitis CLiving with hep C can make you a little dizzy at times. There are so many things to remember. You’re talking to doctors, insurance companies, and family about the details... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hep C Treatments by GenotypeHepatitis C is from a virus that causes infection and liver damage. Hep C is classified by the virus’s genetic makeup of single-strand RNA. The RNA is made up of... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C Treatments: New versus OldLet's compare hep C treatment, new versus old. The older treatments lasted for 48 to 72 weeks and included many pills. They also included interferon shots. The new treatments consist... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Hepatitis C Frontline: The Struggles and Suggestions of a Support Worker in Helping Marginalized Persons Access Hepatitis C Treatment in British ColumbiaPart One: The Housing Crisis I’ve always wanted to be a helper. Ever since I was a child, I knew that it didn’t matter what I was doing when I... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Disclosing Your Hep C Status & Life After Hepatitis CDespite the problems that we can face as people with hep C lived experience, I want to acknowledge that there are people who are diagnosed with hep C, receive treatment... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Celebrating a Hero: My Mom's Battle with Hepatitis COn May 5th 2006, Heaven gained an angel. This angel was my mom, Bonnie Morgan. She was a 1965 kidney transplant, and the first woman in the United States to give birth... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Approves Epclusa for Treatment of Children with Any Genotype of Hep CThe United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved Epclusa to treat hep C in children with any genotype. Epclusa is a combination of two drugs, sofosbuvir and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stigma and Discrimination with Hepatitis CIf we spend enough time around the community of people affected by hep, C you hear some stories about their experiences. Sometimes, it's the daughter who is concerned about your... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing a Health Crisis with a Limited Immune SystemEditor's Note: The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our COVID-19 page. As always, talk to your doctor about your health concerns and... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with Stress and Hepatitis CStress can stem from many sources: relationships, work, finances, medical insurance, worry, anger, or fear of the unknown with dealing with hepatitis C. Stress can lead to a firestorm of... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Guidelines Recommend Testing Adults Aged 18-79 for Hepatitis CA panel of experts in disease prevention recommends that all adults aged 18 to 79 should get screened for hepatitis C. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published this... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do I Tell My Partner That I Have Hep C? Part 2In the last blog, I shared my personal journey with sharing with my then spouse about testing positive for hep C, the rejection I got, and the guilt, fear, and... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let Go of Past Treatment Fears: Don't Be Afraid to Start TreatmentHaving hepatitis C can be extremely overwhelming and full of fear. Back in 2005, after learning my mother tested positive and then myself also tested positive, I was beyond scared. I couldn’t... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Shifting Gears: Hep C Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Side EffectsHave you been tested for hep C? Did they tell you that you have hep C? Have you been treated? Are you hep C free now? These are the steps... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments