Sharing the "Dragon" - Connecting with Other People Living with Hep CA very personal story of mine has been meeting several others in the hepatitis C community. All of these people I have met...reactionscomments
Habits can Help or Harm Your LiverHabits are choices we make every day that profoundly affect the quality of our lives. For those with hepatitis C and liver...reactionscomments
Every Day Is A GiftHaving dealt with hep C and its consequences now for a long time, with some very difficult days that led into months...reactionscomments
The Vampire Disease of Hepatitis CWhen people think of vampires, they typically don’t think of hepatitis C. Vampire disease is a skin condition also known as porphyria...reactionscomments
How to Know if It's a Hep C Symptom or Something ElseThe fear and potential realities of hepatitis C are serious and can be disruptive. Given the significance of hepatitis C, it would...reactionscomments
Whose Job Is It? Advocating for Yourself with Hepatitis CIn our work as peer navigators and support workers, we encounter people who are at various places in their hep C journey...reactionscomments
Upper Right Quadrant Pain and Hepatitis CHepatitis C symptoms can vary among patients. Upper right quadrant pain can happen with hepatitis C and liver disease. What action do...reactionscomments
A Hep C Diagnosis Should Not Change Who You AreDo not let your hep C diagnosis change who you are. For many, we get devastating, unplanned health news and it is like...reactionscomments
What symptoms have you experienced after being cured?Today's hepatitis C treatments are more effective and shorter than ever before, often requiring only 8- or 12-weeks of medicine. We've heard...reactions2comments
What We Wish Others Knew About Hepatitis CHepatitis C (hep C) is often misunderstood. People living with hep C often battle stereotypes and myths about many aspects of the...reactionscomments
HeadachesRecently, I have been contacted with questions about headaches. I personally have been fortunate to not get a headache very often, so I...reactionscomments
Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan: A Roadmap to Elimination 2021-2025The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan: A Roadmap to Elimination (2021-2025) in...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Great News! Reaching SVR after Hep C TreatmentGreat news! It sure is great news when you get the all-clear, virus undetectable result at 12 weeks after treatment ends. I...reactionscomments
Do I Have to Treat Hep C if I am a Candidate for Liver Transplant? The idea of undergoing a liver transplant can be frightening; however, the idea of undergoing a liver transplant and being treated for...reactionscomments
The Dangers of Untreated Hepatitis CHepatitis C is known as the silent killer because its symptoms generally do not show up for years until liver damage is...reactions4comments
From the Community: Advice for People Who Were Just Diagnosed with Hepatitis CBeing newly diagnosed with hepatitis C (hep C) can feel scary and overwhelming. You might be asking yourself, “What do I do...reactions1comment
Coping with Hospital Employees' Wrong MeasuresIn some cases, hospitals are an easy place to get bacterias and viruses. I want to give you some tips, as a...reactionscomments
Do I Need to be Tested for Hepatitis C?The most proactive step you can take is to be tested for hepatitis C. Hepatitis C can be prevented and cured, but...reactionscomments
What Do We Need? Starting Treatment for Hepatitis CWhat do we need? Well, that will vary from person to person and where we get what we need is no less...reactionscomments
