Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Common Questions from the HepatitisC.net CommunityHave 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... By Juliana Swaren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Hepatitis C Affects Skin: Common Skin ConditionsPeople 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Other Reasons to Get CuredMany 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Talking To Your DoctorTalking 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... By Daniel Winterbottom3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choosing Better Serving SizesIt’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... By Kimberly Nash1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things to Ask Your Doctor After You’ve Been Cured Now that you’ve finally finished treatment for hep C, here are 5 things to ask your doctor after you’ve been cured. Yes, it’s a real relief to know it’s over... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cleaning Up Blood From A CutYou’ve cut yourself, and now you’re bleeding. All you can think about is the worries and scares of having hep C and “tainted” blood. We have all done it, cut... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
High Blood Pressure, Portal Hypertension, and Hepatitis CMany individuals with hepatitis C experience a variety of comorbid conditions, including high blood pressure and portal hypertension. Comorbid conditions are conditions that are occurring at the same time as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Arthritis and Joint Pain with Hep CWhen your liver is inflamed or injured due to hepatitis C, it can create arthritis and joint pain. Talk to your doctor about the cause of joint pain, and to... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Here We Go Again: Dealing with Chronic IllnessesWell, here we go again, with some new health issues. Are my health issues related to my hep C? I am not sure, to be honest, but it feels that... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Long-Term Symptoms of Hepatitis C: Effects on the Whole BodyWhile hepatitis C virus (HCV) is known as a condition that affects the liver, HCV can have long-term effects on the whole body the whole body. The liver is an... By Emily Downward4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Options for Treatment with Liver CancerAfter my diagnosis of liver cancer, I had to find out what options for treatment were available. Once the MRI told the tumor board that this was definitely malignant, things... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Doctors and Dragons: A Pen and Paper AdventureWhen facing down their dragon (a term among people in the hep C community use to describe the condition), it’s important to find good allies. A support network is huge... By rick-nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Swollen Belly: AscitesWhen fluid accumulates in the belly area, this is known as ascites. Common in people with cirrhosis— a chronic liver disease— ascites may also occur in people with conditions such... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is My Hepatitis C Really Gone?Have you gone through hepatitis C treatment and recovery, and wondered "Is my hepatitis C really gone?"In my experience, this is a very common reaction by patients who have battled... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How Hepatitis C Affects Veterans and How Veterans Can Get TreatmentVeterans are considered a high-risk group for having hepatitis C. There are various reasons why veterans may be at an increased risk of having the virus, and different ways individuals... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Other Health Conditions with Hepatitis C: What to Watch Out ForAs if having hepatitis C wasn’t enough of a burden, many of us have other health conditions that can make it even worse. Some of the symptoms may be a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
When You Hit A Wall in Hep C Treatment RecoveryHep C treatment recovery is a bit different for every patient. The patient's liver condition, medical conditions, medications, and other factors play a part in the recovery process. The goal... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Liver Scans: What to ExpectAs part of your treatment plan, your liver doctor may schedule various liver scans. Once you are diagnosed with hep C, there may be many scans ordered. This can be... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments