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One 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...

Each 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...

The 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...

When 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...

Living 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...

Making 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...

I 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...

Informed 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...

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...

Hepatitis 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...

Where 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...

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...

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”...

I 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...

I struggled at school when I was younger. I would probably be labeled with ADHD today, but school was not a strong suit when I was a kid. Especially tests...

In recalling the early days of my hepatitis C experience, I am reminded of just how awful I felt for years before I knew it was caused by hepatitis C...

With an enemy like hepatitis C, there is a continuous uphill struggle. For those who have served in the military, your time has come. The Veterans Administration (VA) has begun...

Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C. By now, you may have already begun to recognize the voices that blame you...

Warning: This blog is full of sass mouth. When people are insensitive, they can say some pretty stupid stuff. That includes rude statements about personal matters when we have hepatitis...

Click here to read Part 1 of The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C. Most of us have experienced stigma from having hep C. It’s easy to recognize the...