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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
When You Disagree with The DoctorThe doctor-patient relationship is based on mutual respect. When you disagree with the doctor, you can voice your concerns in a respectful...reactionscomments
Should I Be Screened for Cirrhosis?Cirrhosis is a serious liver disease that impairs the liver’s ability to function and can be life-threatening. Because the two most common...reactionscomments
Cured, But Still Advocating for OthersI often get asked why I spend so much time around those with hep C when I no longer have it. They...reactions2comments
The Symptoms, Stigma, and Struggles of Life with Hep C – Results from the 2018 Hepatitis C In America SurveyHepatitis C affects more than just the liver- it can affect many parts of the body, and mental wellbeing. Although newer treatments...reactions4comments
Managing Stress and Liver DiseaseStress is not good for any of us, it can lead to serious health issues and depression. Stress is the body's reaction to...reactions2comments
