Hep C and PainIs your pain part of your hep C, or do you suspect/know it is? Did you have pain that went away once you were treated successfully, or has it persisted...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
We can Do ThisWhat can we do? Who are we? We can eliminate hep C on a personal level and, more broadly, as a global effort to reach the World Health Organization's goal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Accepting Your Hep C DiagnosisDenial is a wonderful tool. It’s when our mind is so blown away by a diagnosis that it can’t really accept it. I had deep denial about my liver disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Top Foods That Help and Harm Your LiverFood not only nourishes and fuels the body, but food can help or harm your liver. Being proactive in eating liver-healthy foods is just as important as knowing what to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breaking the Chains of Hep CI love my freedom. Being told I couldn't break the chains of hep C was like having my hands handcuffed behind my back. After learning I had hep C, it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A GiftOne of the best gifts we can give, as a friend or as a perfect stranger, is to listen. To listen without bias or judgment, with compassion and empathy, is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Can Be Hep C SmartHow much do you know about having hepatitis C? If you are like I was in the beginning, you know zero. When my doctor told me the news about having...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
HCV and Winter SkinHepatitis C can do weird things to your skin. It’s one of those things that you wouldn’t even know about until you have to know about it. Usually, because you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
DecisionsLife is full of choices and decisions we make or don’t make. Not everything is as simple as a choice depending on how we handle these things. Some choices are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking LactuloseTaking lactulose can be a very difficult thing after some time for those who were prescribed this. This medication is used to help those with hepatic encephalopathy (brain fog) by clearing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hep C and Vitamin DVitamin D is a fundamental part of healthy human body function. We need it to survive. It is a versatile vitamin that is unique in the variety of ways we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adrenal Cocktail For Energy SupportThe struggle with chronic fatigue that most hepatitis C patients experience is unlike much else. It can feel as though your entire body is shutting down from exhaustion, impacting your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Side Effects RevisitedIn my work as a peer navigator, I am frequently asked about the side effects of treatment for hep C. It is not something anyone can answer with absolute certainty...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of Eating for Your LiverA healthy diet is so important for anyone, but it is very important for one fighting hep C or anyone struggling with liver health issues. Our overall health as liver...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hep C and Getting the Flu ShotAs winter rolls around, you may be considering whether or not to get your seasonal flu shots. When you have hepatitis C, are undergoing treatment for hepatitis C or are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Hep C Be Cured on Its Own?Editor's note: Always consult your physician if you have issues or need medical advice. When diagnosed with hep C, a patient may be seeking options for treatment of their hep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pregnant and Have Hepatitis C? Here Are Some Things to KnowEditor's note: if you have any concerns or questions throughout your pregnancy, it is important to speak to your doctor. Pregnancy comes with a basketful of emotions: excitement, fear, stress, joy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Similarities Between Flu, COVID-19, and Hepatitis CWhat do the flu, Covid-19, and hepatitis C have in common? What protective steps do you need to take if you have hepatitis C? The answers can help you make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treatment: Quantity or Quality?Which is more preferred: quality or quantity of treatment options? A delicate balance at times. Sometimes bigger is better, but sometimes less is more. All kidding aside, no, not all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments