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
Getting Disrespect from Medical Staff for Hep CIt’s nearly impossible to get medical care without feeling judgment about hepatitis C. You get used to it, but when you don’t...reactions2comments
The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C (Part 1)When we think of stigma, it usually involves how we are treated by others. The medical community comes to mind. So do...reactionscomments
Can I Continue Working While on Treatment?It is a question that I hear from time to time from people who are concerned about whether they can continue working...reactionscomments
Imported Chinese Drug, Carfentanil, Makes Heroin Even More DangerousThe newest drug option available on the streets is a drug from China, called carfentanil. This drug is meant to be used...reactionscomments
Who Should Be Tested for Hepatitis C?As a hepatitis C advocate, I feel like everyone with blood should be tested for hepatitis C, just to be sure. But...reactionscomments
Dry Mouth Causes and TreatmentDry mouth is annoying! Your tongue feels like it is getting bigger and bigger, words get stuck to the side of your...reactionscomments
Childhood and Hepatitis CFinally a cure for kids! For those youngsters with hep C, the FDA gave out good news. Two of the drugs that...reactionscomments
Checklist for Hepatitis C TreatmentThe countdown to start treatment is an exciting time. You might experience some anxiety as the time draws near. Your doctor helped...reactions1comment
Dental Issues and Hepatitis C: Messy MouthThis may sound disgusting, but when I was on treatment, there were times when my mouth was a mess. Not only were...reactions1comment
Check Out the New Q&A FeatureHave a question about hepatitis C and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions...reactionscomments
Endoscopy Before Hepatitis C TreatmentGetting an endoscopy is practically routine for us with hep C. Your doctor may order one every couple of years. It gives...reactionscomments
Harvoni Head: The Unspoken Side-Effect…My first attempt at hepatitis C treatment turned out really badly. I remember reading all the instructions that came with my interferon/Ribavirin...reactions3comments
Call The Doctor!I have questions and concerns. Some of them are so trivial that I'm embarrassed to ask. Others are really important - at...reactionscomments
20 Questions For Your Doctor About Hepatitis C TreatmentHave you ever got home from the doctor and wished you had asked more questions? Here are some prompts for your doctor...reactionscomments
Is There a Connection between Hepatitis C & Thyroid Problems?The research seems to consistently indicate that people with hepatitis C experience thyroid issues and that there are positive test results, yet...reactionscomments
Pamela Anderson Still Healthy Post–Hepatitis C TreatmentPamela Anderson is a Canadian woman who was first discovered at a sporting event. She went on to become a cast member...reactions2comments
What Is Hepatic Encephalopathy?Hepatic encephalopathy is the brain’s neuropsychological experience with liver failure, due to the liver’s inability to properly rid the body of toxins...reactionscomments
Misdiagnosed Before a Hepatitis C DiagnosisI can’t remember how many things I was diagnosed with. I lived with symptoms long before we knew about the hepatitis C...reactionscomments
In Knoxville, TN, Hep C Affects up to 10% of the PopulationThe state of Tennessee decided to include hepatitis C testing as a standard testing process when a patient receives other tests, including...reactionscomments
