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
Help for Dehydration with Hep CScaly, dry skin can be a symptom of liver disease, which is not uncomommon among people with hepatitis C. However, sometimes, it...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
How Being Social Can Help With Hepatitis CYour social life may not be the first thing that comes to mind after a hepatitis C diagnosis. However, social connections are important...reactionscomments
Why Having a Great Relationship With Your Pharmacist Is ImportantYour pharmacist may be an overlooked healthcare team member, but they shouldn’t be. Especially if you are living with hepatitis C. One...reactionscomments
Hep C and Alcohol: Do They Mix?The amount of alcohol we consume can impact our general wellness and good health. In combination with a virus like hepatitis C...reactionscomments
Leg Cramps From Hepatitis CYou are lying in bed, sleeping like a log and then you feel the jolt start in your toe. It feels like...reactions7comments
Dating with Hepatitis C: How and When to Share Your DiagnosisI know what its like to be single with hepatitis C. I was sick, but it was the loneliest time in my...reactions2comments
Critters That CareMy animals have played an important part in the journey toward improved health and wellness. This is not an overstatement. No, not...reactions2comments
Hep C Treatment Decreases Mortality and Liver DiseasePeople with long-term hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections have better treatment options today than in past decades. Currently, more than 95 percent...reactionscomments
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?...reactions2comments
How to Manage Brain FogOh, brain fog, what a funny term for a rather serious situation. If you’ve ever struggled with this phenomenon, then you know...reactions2comments
Liver Healthy SnacksWhen I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, one of the first questions I asked was, “What should I eat with hepatitis C?”...reactionscomments
