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The countdown to start treatment is an exciting time. You might experience some anxiety as the time draws near. Your doctor helped you choose the medication for your body and...

This may sound disgusting, but when I was on treatment, there were times when my mouth was a mess. Not only were my teeth decaying which required dental work, my...

Have a question about hepatitis C and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions from other community members. You can search through...

Getting an endoscopy is practically routine for us with hep C. Your doctor may order one every couple of years. It gives them a general picture of your gut health...

My first attempt at hepatitis C treatment turned out really badly. I remember reading all the instructions that came with my interferon/Ribavirin cocktail. It was complicated. Calculating for my weight...

I have questions and concerns. Some of them are so trivial that I'm embarrassed to ask. Others are really important - at least they are to me anyway. I often...

Have you ever got home from the doctor and wished you had asked more questions? Here are some prompts for your doctor, regarding hepatitis C treatment. If you spent even...

The research seems to consistently indicate that people with hepatitis C experience thyroid issues and that there are positive test results, yet there is still little known about why these...

Pamela Anderson is a Canadian woman who was first discovered at a sporting event. She went on to become a cast member of the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement before becoming...

Hepatic encephalopathy is the brain’s neuropsychological experience with liver failure, due to the liver’s inability to properly rid the body of toxins in the blood stream. The buildup of toxins...

I can’t remember how many things I was diagnosed with. I lived with symptoms long before we knew about the hepatitis C virus. Of course they did not have a...

The state of Tennessee decided to include hepatitis C testing as a standard testing process when a patient receives other tests, including those for general health and wellness. Currently, it...

You may have noticed some changes around HepatitisC.net. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide an even better experience for the most important...

Joint pain and muscle aches may be an autoimmune response from the body due to the hepatitis C virus. When this occurs, it indicates that the virus is having an...

Fat makes up approximately 5-10% of the typical human liver's overall weight. People whose livers have more fat than that within their liver cells are considered to have fatty liver...

Raising kids is hard these days. Whether you're a single parent, in a blended family, or in a relationship - it can be a struggle to get along. When adding an...

The HCV/RNA test by PCR tells the doctor and patient how much virus is found in the blood of a hepatitis patient. Patients often refer to this test as either...

Sometimes we have to speak up for what we want in life. This is especially true when it comes to our health care. Our doctors tell us what to do...

When I was diagnosed with the hepatitis C virus, it was an emergency room tragedy. I came in through ER after blowing up with ascites. What I didn't know was...

Ascites is simply the build-up of fluid within the abdomen, with the fluid filling the space between the lining of the abdominal wall and the organs found within the abdominal...