Finding True Love After Hepatitis CI’ve always been a romantic. I was a sad mess when I got dumped. I wasn’t sure that I could find anyone who understood hep C. I wasn’t very experienced... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lost to CareLost to care is a phrase that is not commonly mentioned in the community or really anywhere else very much. What does it mean? In the context of hep C... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Dumped with Hepatitis CAfter years of living with hepatitis C, I was very sick. My husband gave up on my low-energy self. He was about done with having a brain foggy wife. Within... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sugar and Liver Disease: Taming My Sweet ToothFighting that little, or should I say, "Big Sweet Tooth," has always been difficult for me. Looking back on my liver disease progression to stage 4 over the years, I... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hepatitis C and SexIt is a very common misconception that hepatitis C is often a sexually transmitted disease. The truth is that the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is rarely spread through sex. In... By Carleen McGuffey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Muscle and Joint Pain with the Hepatitis C VirusOne of the most common complaints from patients with hepatitis C is muscle and joint pain, otherwise known as rheumatic extra-hepatic manifestations. We often wonder how and why this happens... By Susan Simon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C in America 2016The team at HepatitisC.net conducted our annual “Hepatitis C in America” survey with the goal of gaining a better understanding of the many aspects of what it’s like to have... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with Pain and Hep C in an “Opioid Crisis” EraLiving with any pain, whether acute (shorter duration) or chronic (ongoing). In medical terms, these are two terms that are used outside of the strictest definition of their meaning. Having... By Daryl Luster3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feel Better Soon Foods for Hepatitis CI remember when the hep C virus was gnawing on my liver. Sometimes I would be so hungry, but became afraid of foods. Restlessly wandering the grocery store became a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sponsored: Living Liver Transplants for Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is estimated that 3 to 10 million people in the United States are carriers of the... By Abhinav Humar, MD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Long-Term Success After Hep C TreatmentWhere does everyone go after treating for the hepatitis C virus? That question came through the Q&A section here on HepatitisC.net recently. It may seem like a lot of the... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Wow! I Am Cured!Wow! I am cured! If you are one of the ones who have said those words or something similar, you know how amazing the feeling is! I remember it well... By Daryl Luster3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Things That Bring Us TogetherI have asked myself what are the things that bring us together as a community, and it cannot be asked without looking at the things that drive us apart. Why... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments