Finding Balance with Hepatitis C: "No" Is a Complete SentenceFinding balance with hepatitis C is difficult, and it's important to remember that "No" is a complete sentence. How many of us struggle with saying “No” when it comes to... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Esophageal Scarring With Hepatitis CI thought that my only scars were from a bike wreck when I was a kid. You know, the one on my leg – well, it’s still there, even if... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life and Health After Hep CWhat does life after hep C mean for us? As we see, there is no single path our lives will take because, once again, we are all uniquely different. Pre-existing... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Steps to a Liver-Friendly Fridge It’s just not realistic to think that we are going to cook everything from scratch. Even during my roughest days with hepatitis C treatment, I ate a sweet toaster pastry... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Sleepless with Skin StuffHave you been missing out on a solid night's sleep because of skin issues from hepatitis C? It’s tough to try and stay tucked in when you’re kicking the covers... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Link Between Physical Health and Mental HealthPhysical health and mental health are inextricably linked. People living with chronic conditions, like hepatitis C, not only have to manage their physical symptoms, but also cope with the negative... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Show Me Some Evidence That I’m Doing Okay with Liver DiseaseSometimes we want evidence that we’re doing okay. With liver disease, that’s not always easy. We can look perfectly fine on the outside, and yet our liver may be sending... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value... By Emily Downward4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tracking Your Liver Lab TestsThere are many lab tests done to help diagnosis liver disease. Understanding and tracking liver lab tests can help you, and your doctor, make decisions about hepatitis C treatment, and... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Technivie & Viekira XR: Two Discontinued Hep C TreatmentsTwo medications for the treatment of hepatitis C, Technivie and Viekira XR, have been discontinued, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The discontinuation is voluntary and not related... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top Lab Tests for the LiverMost of us have spent time staring at those numbers from our blood work. When trying to understand the comprehensive metabolic panel, or CMP, it’s good to have a general idea... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Would Like to Tell People About Hepatic Encephalopathy Some of the truths surrounding hepatic encephalopathy are not easy to live with. The side effects are scary to the patient. They are also bewildering to the family and friends... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk about with others, leaving people isolated and without... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Clinical Trial Experience Survey!Have you participated in a clinical trial? We want to hear more about your experience! We are conducting a short survey to understand how patients are involved in the clinical... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic IllnessTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Losing Track of Life Around YouLosing track of everyday life and things around you. This was the hardest part of fighting hep C. And to be honest still a huge struggle I deal with daily... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Medications Make Hepatic Encephalopathy Worse?Even after treating for the hepatitis C virus, we may still have some left over brain fog. Some of it may be due to our body healing as the medications... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedAt your first appointment, it can be very difficult to know what to ask, or even where to begin, when you have questions for your doctor. Many of our hep... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alternative Options for Managing Chronic PainMany people with hepatitis C experience chronic pain, and therefore need to seek out ways to manage it. According to the Hepatitis C In America 2017 survey, pain impacts both... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vitamin B12 and Your LiverI wish someone really knew the truth about how vitamins affected our liver. Do you ever just want an honest, truthful answer? I’ve researched a lot, and can say that... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments