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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Failing the Test: When Treatment Doesn’t WorkI struggled at school when I was younger. I would probably be labeled with ADHD today, but school was not a strong...reactions1comment
Feeling Awful from Hepatitis C: How the Virus Makes You IllIn recalling the early days of my hepatitis C experience, I am reminded of just how awful I felt for years before...reactions5comments
The War on Hep C is Led by VeteransWith an enemy like hepatitis C, there is a continuous uphill struggle. For those who have served in the military, your time...reactionscomments
The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C (Part 3)Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C. By now, you may have already...reactionscomments
What Not to Say to a Person with Hep CWarning: This blog is full of sass mouth. When people are insensitive, they can say some pretty stupid stuff. That includes rude...reactions3comments
The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C (Part 2)Click here to read Part 1 of The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C. Most of us have experienced stigma from...reactionscomments
