What A Pain! Coping with Hep C-Related PainYou may be one of the lucky people who has had no pain associated with your hep C, and maybe no lingering...reactionscomments
Caregiver Fatigue and What HelpsA caregiver is defined by their role of helping take care of someone with a short-term or long-term condition. But the caregiver...reactions1comment
Finding Financial Assistance for TreatmentMany illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging. Insurance plans cover some...reactionscomments
Understanding the Liver's Many FunctionsThe liver is one of the most vital and versatile organs in the human body. Tucked beneath your rib cage on the...reactionscomments
Navigating Post-Cure AdvocacyI have been thinking a lot about something lately. I’ve been wracking my brain, trying to understand not only how I feel...reactions1comment
Taking LactuloseTaking lactulose can be a very difficult thing after some time for those who were prescribed this. This medication is used to help...reactionscomments
Overcoming AdversityFinding out you have hepatitis C can be an overwhelming and difficult experience. There are many aspects throughout the continuum of care...reactions2comments
Chronic EHM's and ParenthoodParenting is a challenge on the best of days. Are you parenting with a chronic illness? Well, that has its own set...reactionscomments
Saying Goodbye to Alcohol — Forever?Alcohol is an integral aspect of many people’s social lives. For some others, it helps with winding down after a long, hard...reactions1comment
GI Trouble and Hep CHepatitis C wreaks havoc on the body. It doesn’t seem like there are any organs or areas exempt from potential harm from...reactions11comments
Reducing Vaccination Errors This Booster SeasonWhen people think of hepatitis C transmission in North America, they rarely think of it occurring at healthcare facilities. This is in...reactionscomments
Aftercare - What Happens After Treatment EndsThroughout the hepatitis C treatment process, everyone looks forward to the same thing: the end of the need for treatment. But, after...reactions2comments
The Crazy Symptoms of Hepatitis CHepatitis C can cause damage to the liver. However, hepatitis C also affects each person differently, and some of the symptoms can...reactionscomments
My Doctor Just Doesn't UnderstandDo you ever feel that your doctor does not understand what you are trying to convey about your hep C? Or that your...reactionscomments
Understanding Hepatitis C GenotypesThere are several different genotypes of the hepatitis C virus (HCV). These can play a role in treatment planning. They also help...reactionscomments
Holidays and Hepatitis CYou can have a healthy, happy holiday season even with hepatitis C and liver disease. Here’s some common questions and answers to...reactionscomments
The Importance of Following Up and MonitoringFollow-up monitoring after successful hep C treatment is hit-and-miss for most people I have talked to, whether they were treated 6 months...reactions2comments
I Wish I Knew Then What I Know NowThinking back to my early diagnosis days when I was told I had hepatitis C, I considered what I could pass along...reactionscomments
Beyond IV Drug Use: How Does Hep C Spread?Most commonly, people think of intravenous drug use when they consider the risks of contracting hep C, but that is not the...reactionscomments
My Hep C Diagnosis StoryWhen I was first diagnosed with hepatitis C as a young adult I had less than spectacular interactions with healthcare workers. These...reactionscomments
