Skin Symptoms Caused By Hepatitis CSkin symptoms are a common side effect of hepatitis C. To learn more about hep C skin symptoms (which can include dry skin, itching, bumps, rash, redness, purple spots), we... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with Cryoglobulinemia and Hepatitis CHepatitis C patients can sometimes experience joint and muscle pain, which can be a sign of a blood disorder called cryoglobulinemia. Cryoglobulinemia is a blood disorder where abnormal proteins in... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Crazy Symptoms of Hepatitis CHepatitis C can cause damage to the liver. However, hepatitis C also affects each person differently, and some of the symptoms can be surprising. As part of Hepatitis Awareness Month... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?You need answers when you have numbness, tingling, pain, and aches. If these sensations are in your fingers, hands, toes, or feet, it may be a symptom of peripheral neuropathy. This... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aging & Hepatitis CHepatitis C is known as the silent disease: Often times, the symptoms are not visible until extensive liver damage has occurred. Hepatitis C has risks for older people, particularly persons... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Questions about Hep C - From Our CommunityMany community members reach out to us in our Q&A tool to get some of their common questions answered by our experts. Many of our members have a lot of... By Lauren Tucker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C Does NOT DiscriminateHepatitis C does not discriminate. It does not choose one race over another, nor does it choose on whether more males or females contract it. Hepatitis C is a disease that is... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Introducing Our New Accessibility FeatureYou may have noticed that we added a new accessibility feature to our websites. This feature will allow community members to change the size, color, or contrast of the text... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tests for Chronic Pain after Hep CLike some of you, I got rid of hep C, but still live with side effects of the virus. Many debate whether our current conditions were caused by hep C... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Set Goals for Your HealthFeeling helpless with a serious health diagnosis is real and scary. For me, it was like I was on a bus ride to nowhere and couldn’t get off. What I eventually learned... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Common Questions from the Help-4-Hep HelplineAs a Help-4-Hep counselor, I’ve heard it all. Help-4-Hep is a nationwide, toll-free telephone helpline, focused on answering questions about hepatitis C. In case you’re wondering what we do and... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Tips for a Doctor's VisitWhen you are treating for hepatitis C, forming a relationship with a medical team is a first step. Remember, they are there to help you get rid of the virus... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Help-4-Hep: One Counselor's Perspective on Peers Supporting PeersAs a peer counselor for Help-4-Hep, a nationwide toll-free telephone helpline for people who have been exposed to or diagnosed with hepatitis C, I've heard it all. When calling, many... By Daryl Luster3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Arthritis and Hepatitis CArthritis is a word often used to describe joint pain. However, arthritis itself is not a single condition. Arthritis is very common, and is used to describe a variety of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Tests for Hepatitis CUnderstanding tests for hepatitis C equips you to be proactive. First, it’s important to know hepatitis C tests are not included with standard wellness blood tests done by your primary... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Steps to Fight Hepatitis CNo matter if you are newly diagnosed, preparing for treatment, in treatment, or recovering, every step matters when fighting hepatitis C. Here are 10 steps to fight hepatitis C: Getting... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Don’t Trust the Doctor If there is anyone on the planet you should have confidence in, it's your doctor. What can you do when you don’t trust the doctor? After a move to another... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Signs You Have Hepatic EncephalopathyWhen we are having trouble thinking clearly with hepatitis C, it might be time to look for signs you have hepatic encephalopathy (HE), also known as brain fog. It’s very... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Hep C Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing health conditions like hepatitis C, and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Letting Go of Toxic RelationshipsDeciding when it’s time to end a toxic relationship is a lot harder than it looks. I’ve had more than my fair share of toxic relationships. And while in my... By Rebecca Braglio2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments