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After getting the diagnosis, it seems like a lot of people ask the same questions. Some want to know the long term effects of the virus. Others already have liver...

There are many extrahepatic conditions associated with hepatitis C. Often, patients and family are not aware of related conditions. Many hepatitis C patients will experience extrahepatic manifestations (conditions outside of...

If you have advanced liver disease or other health problems, you may need help during or after hep C treatment. You can benefit by having someone to do simple things...

Most of us want to know why hep C causes fatigue. Hep C can cause fatigue before, during, and after treatment. The virus itself causes a lot of fatigue, brain...

Today's hepatitis C treatments are very different than treatments from decades before. As many people have heard, older treatments had many harsh side effects and required months of pills. Fortunately...

Recently, I went through a very serious health scare dealing with hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Landing in the hospital and not remembering anything has left me very emotional. It scared me enough to...

If you have the hepatitis C virus (HCV), you may have questions about safely consuming alcohol. There are many things to consider when discussing safe alcohol consumption. Generally, research shows...

Both women and men have concerns regarding hepatitis C and being able to have children and have a healthy pregnancy. Here are common questions and concerns about hepatitis C and...

"I’M CURED! WHY DO I STILL FEEL LOUSY?" I have been a hepatitis C advocate for 20+ years. I have heard every question that crosses the minds of patients. The...

What does "care" mean? Care comes in so many shapes and sizes. I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t need or deserve care. Providing care, helping someone get to care, receiving...

Over the years, I have been lucky enough to get to know some amazing people. In the context of hep C, they have been mostly people from the community of...

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is roughly the size of a football and weighs about 3 pounds. The liver acts as a...

I needed help balancing family life during hep C treatment. When I was treating, I ended up moving in with my daughter and grandkids. We faced challenges, and I'd like to...

I found the best way to help with the duration of treatment for hepatitis C is to keep focused on target goals, which I call treatment for the treatment. "Treatment...

When we think of trauma, we usually think of the trauma unit in a hospital, or a physical event. I am sure many of you understand that it is not...

Keeping your thoughts positive... even when you are feeling tired, in pain, and not up to par. It’s so hard to stay in the groove when things around us start...

Every parent worries about the safety and well-being of their child, especially when it comes to getting sick. No parent wants to see their child feeling bad, and will do...

Diagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights. For example, a diagnosis for the common cold may be a little annoying and require some changes for a...

With hepatitis C and liver disease, eating a healthy diet is one way to help your liver. Learning what foods are good for your liver is a great start. In...

Getting to sleep with hepatitis C has its challenges. On some days, your body is super tired, but you lie awake at night, tossing and turning. Here are some tips to...