To The People I Admire in the Hep C CommunityOver 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... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Fatty Liver Disease?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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Balancing Family Life During Hep C TreatmentI 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... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treatment for Your Hepatitis C TreatmentI 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... By Connie Welch3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trauma and Hep CWhen 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... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Wellbeing and Hepatitis C: Keeping a Positive AttitudeKeeping 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... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will My Child Get Hepatitis C Too?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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 5 Stages: Coping With A New DiagnosisDiagnoses 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... By ktvanhorn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Foods Are Good for The Liver?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... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting to Sleep with Hepatitis CGetting 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... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Health DisorderWhen people hear the terms mental health and mental health disorder (or mental health illness), they often think of them as one in the same and people frequently use the... By ktvanhorn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C in Primary CareAccording to numerous comments and conversations with people, it has become abundantly clear to me and others that knowledge about hep C is weak in primary care settings. Often, the... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Peripheral Neuropathy with Hepatitis CIt was late 2011, I began noticing extreme pain and sharp, electric shock-like feelings shooting from my head down my body and out my feet. It caused a jolting sensation of... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Rise Above The Challenge: Part 2In my last blog, I shared the fight my mother gave to live a normal life after her kidney transplant. No matter the obstacle, she fought through it to have... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rise Above The Challenge: Part 1Rising to a challenge (whether it is with my health, my career, or my relationships) has always been something I do not shy away from. I am a strong competitor at... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
For Caregivers of Hepatitis C PatientsFamily and friends of someone with hepatitis C often become advocates, and hepatitis C warriors, fighting the battle of liver disease right alongside the patient. Caregivers can often deal with... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
School Age Children and Hep CDo you have a school aged child with hepatitis C? More and more families are facing the harsh reality of childhood diagnosis of hep C. Many are stemming from mothers who... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hep C Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Muscle and Skeletal Symptoms with Hepatitis CMany people who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C also experience muscle and skeletal problems. In fact, according to our 2018 Hepatitis C In America survey, over 50% of hepatitis... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Traveling with Hepatitis CWhen I got diagnosed, even going across the state line scared me. I checked a map along the route to make sure a hospital was always nearby. It may seem... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments