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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Failed Treatments with Hepatitis C: Keep Fighting the Good FightWhat do you do if your treatment for hepatitis C doesn’t bring you the cure? The key is never to give up! Keep fighting the good fight. We have more...reactions2comments
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. It can take years to receive an hepatitis C diagnosis, often while experiencing frequent and debilitating symptoms, such as pain. To learn more...reactionscomments
Judgment and Hepatitis C: Stop Asking, "So How'd You Get it?"In 2008, I came out of the closet about my hepatitis C when I requested medical leave. But the issue that I did not anticipate was the thoughtlessness of those...reactionscomments
