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 way. Start off by writing the concern down... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 causes of cirrhosis are alcohol abuse and viral... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 proceed to say to me “Once I am... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 can be highly effective, many patients face hurdles... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 a situation that seems harmful. When we get... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to Make Your Hepatitis C Treatment Recovery PlanAfter hepatitis C treatment is completed, naturally, patients want to resume normal energy and activity. However, hepatitis C treatment side effects can often linger into recovery, making patients question if... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Old Versus Current Treatments for Hepatitis CThe old treatments versus the new, current treatments for hepatitis C... With so many new, wonderful treatments on the market, many curing patients at a rate over 98%, it’s a... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top 5 Wellness Trends For Hepatitis C Having the hepatitis virus is definitely not trending right now. If you have HCV, chances are that you logged on looking for a way to try the new treatments and... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sifting Through The Information and The Results of My TreatmentI became aware of hep C and its serious health effects during, but more significantly after, I stopped using drugs. Getting information prior to the emergence of the internet was... By Daniel Winterbottom3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Hacks for Hepatitis CWhether you’ve cleared the virus, are on treatment, or doing the pre-treatment discovery phase – you need life hacks for hepatitis. A life hack is a shortcut, trick, or skill... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wearing a Medical Alert ID for Hepatitis C It’s scary being sick, being on treatment medications. We wonder, if an accident happened, how would the person who found us know what to do? We can carry a list... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Not Easy Being Yellow: Thoughts on Jaundice from Hep CFor me, jaundice was the symptom that sent me to the emergency room. There, they pronounced that I had hepatitis C. My family all gathered in the room. I looked... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sex and Hep CA couple of years ago, I was faced with the "controversial" topic of sex and hep C while doing an interview with Cosmopolitan Magazine. After the introductions were completed, the... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Summer With Hepatitis C: Managing Side Effects in the HeatIt's the heat of the summer. The temperatures are soaring, with record heat across the country. News stations are reminding people to stay hydrated, to stay inside during peak hours, and... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Real Life Health Threats Still Happening in Our CommunityI have always been very protective of my health, and since I was diagnosed in 2005, I have been protective to prevent the spread of hep C. Any amount of my... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should I Be Screened for Liver Cancer?Hepatitis C can cause inflammation and scarring of the liver, such as fibrosis and cirrhosis. If hepatitis C is left untreated and continues to do damage to the liver, it... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Looking Back at the Beginning of My FightEarly-on in my diagnosis of hep C, I noticed some symptoms I was having. These symptoms, I learned later, were all normal and common ones for those fighting hep C. Fatigue... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Finding Help for My Brain FogThere is help for those suffering from brain fog (known in medical terms as hepatic encephalopathy). Experiencing brain fog can be very scary for an individual who does not understand... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diagnosis and Coming OutOnce the news sunk in, the hardest aspect of being diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis C was coming to terms with my own addictions and informing my family and friends that... By Daniel Winterbottom4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Drink or Not to Drink? That Is the QuestionHaving a liver disease such as hepatitis C can leave you with a no-alcoholic-beverages diet. I have never been much of a drinker anyway, but after getting diagnosed, it was made... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments