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... By Emily Feikls1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you with the following pieces of information if it... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Receiving a Hep C DiagnosisGetting diagnosed with hep C hit me like a ton of bricks. It would have hit even harder if I had known what hep C was. All I knew was... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changing TimesAs we are seeing a changing approach to dealing with the Covid pandemic, we are witnessing some new challenges in healthcare. The changes we see in the sector are not... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Post-Cure AdvocacyI have been thinking a lot about something lately. I’ve been wracking my brain, trying to understand. Not only how I feel about the situation but what it looks like... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hep C Treatment Decreases Mortality and Liver DiseasePeople with long-term hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections have better treatment options today than in past decades. Currently, more than 95 percent of people with HCV can be cured. The... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are People Seeing a Defective Me?Having hepatitis c can be lonely and isolating. Once diagnosed, you do not do much except worry and fret about it. It can consume thoughts of others and, more critically, thoughts... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living With a Stigmatized DiseaseLiving with a stigmatized disease can significantly affect the quality of life and lead to loss of income, financial instability, housing insecurity, isolation, and depression. Stigma increases the disease burden... By Deb White3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diagnosis and the DreadI don’t know about all of you who were diagnosed with hep C, but I felt fear and dread about my diagnosis years ago. There was no joy in knowing... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Liver Healthy SnacksWhen I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, one of the first questions I asked was, “What should I eat with hepatitis C?” A healthy diet is a proactive step in... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Itchy Skin and Liver Disease ProgressionChronic, uncontrollable, itchy skin can change your quality of life. It can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep and ruin your concentration. It can even lead to anxiety... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips on How to Keep Your Liver HealthyThe liver is the powerhouse organ of the body that performs over 500 vital life-sustaining functions. We cannot live without a liver. Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embracing a Liver Transplant After Having Hep CAfter getting cured of hep C, I thought the battle was over. Sadly, my liver was damaged from years of living with the virus. I ended up needing a liver... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments