Healthy Diet Tips for Hepatitis CDealing with hepatitis C and liver disease is challenging and can make you feel out of control. But there are specific areas you do have control; Your diet is one... By Connie Welch3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Key Words Surrounding Hepatitis CLearning about hep C is very important. The more you know, the more relaxed you will feel. I found that when I was telling someone about my hep C, I was knowledgeable... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Talking to Your Doctor about Hep CIf you are newly diagnosed, talking to your doctor about hep C is an important first step in beginning treatment. Getting off to a good start helps you to set... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Use Financial Assistance Programs to Pay for TreatmentIndividuals with hepatitis C know all too well the financial burden of the condition. New treatment options, including direct-acting antiviral medications, have higher cure rates and fewer side effects than... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life After Hep C: 5 Questions For Your Doctor After Being CuredThe medical community is optimistic that once cured, that the hepatitis C (Hep C) virus is eradicated and no longer in one’s system. Short-term results support this, as repeated testing... By Daniel Winterbottom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stress-Free MRIWhen your doctor wants to take deep peek at your liver, it can be scary. I’ve had so many, and want to offer you a step-by-step guide for stress-free MRI. Follow... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sharing Your Hep C Story Makes a DifferenceEveryone certainly has the right to share what they feel comfortable with, but sharing your story can help save someone’s life. Sharing our hepatitis C story can have a powerful... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Treatments for Ascites Swollen BellyWhen you need help for ascites swollen belly, there are several treatments, and I've had them all. They are preventative and also therapeutic. If your doctor says you are getting... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Treated for Hepatitis C“Why should I get treated for hepatitis C”? On the surface, this might seem like an obvious question and answer. Maybe you’re thinking, “Why wouldn’t you get cured of hepatitis... By Daniel Winterbottom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Gut Feeling: Nausea & Digestive Issues with Hepatitis CHave you suffered from nausea and other digestive issues connected to your hep C? I am one of the unlucky ones myself, and it was bad for years before I... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Most Common Symptoms of Hepatitis CHepatitis C typically affects the liver. However, many patients experience other symptoms too. In fact, hepatitis C can affect the whole body, and its effects can be long term. According... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hep C Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Common Co-Infections With Hepatitis CVarious co-infections can be common with hepatitis C. It’s important to understand what the co-infections are in order to be tested and seek the necessary treatment. The most common co-infections... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Stigma as a Patient with Hepatitis C: One Women's StoryRecently, a woman from the Midwest contacted me about issues she was having with her care provider. She was very upset and in tears, for experiencing stigma from a doctor... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Remembering Barry EdgeIt is with great sadness that we share the passing of former HepatitisC.net advocate Barry Edge. Barry passed away on January 24th 2019, surrounded by his loving family. We are... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Understanding Your Test Results: Complete Blood CountIf you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C or another medical condition, your doctor may want to perform regular blood tests to monitor your health. A common blood test is a... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Ways To Be Your Best AdvocateNo one knows how you feel except for you. Good communication and being proactive is vital as you advocate for yourself and others. Here are some helpful tips you can... By Connie Welch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: Interview with Advocate Rick NashRick Nash, contributor and moderator here at HepatitisC.net, was recently interviewed for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Rick shares his incredible hep C story, from his diagnosis at age... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate. The nature of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments