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When 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...

According 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...

It 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...

In 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...

Rising 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...

Family 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...

Do 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...

In 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...

Many 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...

When 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...

What 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...

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...

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...

This year, I’m celebrating a special anniversary for getting beyond hepatitis C. It’s been 7 years since I received the cure from hepatitis C. For myself, I had hepatitis C...

Post Treatment Blues: What is it and are the feelings justified? Many people are now getting to the good side of hepatitis c... reaching SVR and being "cured". Our email...

There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...

Are you afraid of hepatitis C treatment? I was. With so many stories about potential side effects, it’s easy to be afraid of hepatitis C treatment. Your fear may be...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Karen Hoyt, advocate here on HepatitisC.net, about her experience with hep C and her passion for advocacy for the Health Union podcast...

Getting diagnosed with hepatitis C back in 2005, I didn’t realize the extent of doctor’s visits, testing, prescriptions, and how many times I would be poked with a needle for...

There’s something so vulnerable about being sick. Hepatitis invades our liver and can leave us with some symptoms, side effects, and other awkward problems. Oh my gosh, and when sex...