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When 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...

“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...

Have 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...

Hepatitis 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...

In 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...

Various 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...

Recently, 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...

It 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...

If 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...

No 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...

The 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...

Rick 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...

Chronic 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...

There is nothing more frustrating or sad than waking up from a restless night of sleep only to see that your body has decided to retain about 10 pounds of...

Opioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and our sense of pleasure, which can make them...

Have you, or someone you know, been diagnosed with hepatitis C? Do you have questions? If you’re looking for more information about the diagnosis, treatment, or management of hepatitis C...

People with hepatitis C often experience skin-related issues. In order to get a better understanding of the impacts of skin issues within the hepatitis C community, we conducted our 2018...

Many people with the hepatitis C virus (HCV or "hep C") think that the main reason to get cured is to clear the virus. While this is true, there are...

Talking to a medical doctor about hep C can be an intimidating and awkward conversation, especially since many of those infected contracted it in by means considered societally “taboo”. At...

It’s the holiday season again. With that comes those “holiday stomachs” that are quite common with anyone you talk with. However, as a patient with liver issues, the holidays can...