The Unexpected GiftThe unexpected gift on Christmas. Many fighting hepatitis C can relate to the dream of one day being CURED of this disease... and to go on with your life and... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vulnerability & Hepatitis CAs a person living with hepatitis C, are you more vulnerable? Like so many words, "vulnerability" has the potential to have many meanings for different people. In the context of... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With a Chronic Condition & DatingHow does living with a chronic condition like hepatitis C impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives with inflammatory bowel disease; Alisha Bridges, who... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Be OK to Pass on EventsEven today, 4 years post-curing my hep C, I am fighting fatigue and muscle & joint pain daily. Sure, I was one of those who had this notion that once I... By Kimberly Nash1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Having A Job and Hepatitis CNo one expects to be diagnosed with a chronic illness amidst of everyday life; Life that includes working, family, friends, activities, appointments, etc. We all struggle from time to time as... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pregnancy Health and Hepatitis CEven though the risk of giving hepatitis C to your children at birth are low, if you are pregnant with hep C, your medical provider should know so they can... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Loving Someone Through Hepatitis CWhen someone is diagnosed with hepatitis C, it affects more than the patient, it affects those we love as well. Diagnosis is the starting point of the journey, but one... By Connie Welch3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Power of Gratitude with Hepatitis CWhen dealing with hepatitis C and treatment, we can easily get distracted from seeing anything else. Dealing with hepatitis C, treatment or liver-related conditions, can make a person feel out... By Connie Welch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Peers Helping Peers: Finding Help for Hepatitis CIf you are have ever been diagnosed with hep C, it is likely that you had or have some questions. Like so many of my peers, and as someone who... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vitamins and Supplements During TreatmentWe are all at different stages with our liver disease, and have different needs. If you want to know about taking vitamins and supplements during treatment, please use this as a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life After Hepatitis C: Reflections from 7 Years CuredThere are dates and times every patient remembers about their diagnosis with hepatitis C, going through treatment, and details of their journey. I remember sitting in my doctor’s office shortly... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Hepatitis C Treatment Long-Term EffectsIt has come to my attention, in talking to people who are mostly like me (aging hep C survivors), that things may not be going as well as we hoped... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Thrombocytopenia and Hepatitis CThrombocytopenia is a blood disorder condition with a deficiency of platelets called thrombocytes, which increase the risk of bleeding. Platelets help your blood clot. Thrombocytopenia happens when the bone marrow... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips to Help with Treatment LengthStandard hepatitis C treatment length is 12 weeks. Depending on the treatment and certain conditions, some treatments can be completed in 8 weeks. Some treatments - depending on the patient’s... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In Search of the Positive: Seeking Help for Mental HealthSometimes, it is hard to find the positive in our day-to-day life... The things that give us joy and help us to feel better. Some days are better than others... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Bloating from an Enlarged SpleenThe spleen is a purple colored organ that sits on your left side, under the rib cage. It’s usually about 4 to 8 inches long and is shaped like a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Hepatitis C Treatment: Questions and ConcernsMost hepatitis C patients have concerns about their condition and treatment. These are some of the top concerns and questions the majority of patients ask their physicians about treatment. To... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Symptoms of Hepatitis CHepatitis C is often referred to as HCV (hepatitis C virus) or hep C, and is a viral infection that attacks the liver. If the viral infection is not eliminated... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asking Your Doctor About Vitamins Most of the time, people start taking vitamins and supplements without asking the doctor. Maybe it’s to prevent illness or disease. For example, if you’re not getting enough minerals and... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Common Questions from Those Newly Diagnosed with Hepatitis CIt’s natural to have questions concerning hepatitis C. Here are common questions (and answers!) of those newly diagnosed with hepatitis C. No. There is not a vaccine for hepatitis C... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments