New Tools & Features on HepatitisC.netYou may have noticed some changes around HepatitisC.net. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide...reactionscomments
Hep C Aches and Pains - Some Tips to Reduce the AcheJoint pain and muscle aches may be an autoimmune response from the body due to the hepatitis C virus. When this occurs...reactionscomments
What Is Fatty Liver Disease?Fat makes up approximately 5-10% of the typical human liver's overall weight. People whose livers have more fat than that within their...reactions1comment
When Your Kids Don’t Understand Hepatitis CRaising kids is hard these days. Whether you're a single parent, in a blended family, or in a relationship - it can...reactions1comment
Viral LoadThe HCV/RNA test by PCR tells the doctor and patient how much virus is found in the blood of a hepatitis patient...reactions5comments
Give Me My Ultrasound!Sometimes we have to speak up for what we want in life. This is especially true when it comes to our health...reactionscomments
Internal Bleeding With Hepatitis C: Signs and SymptomsWhen I was diagnosed with the hepatitis C virus, it was an emergency room tragedy. I came in through ER after blowing...reactionscomments
What Is Ascites?Ascites is simply the build-up of fluid within the abdomen, with the fluid filling the space between the lining of the abdominal...reactionscomments
A New Rapid Antibody Test for Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a virus that often does not cause noticeable symptoms to those infected. This means that a person can have...reactionscomments
Injection Drug Users Do Very Well on Sovaldi-Based Hep C TreatmentAlthough hepatitis C can be contracted in numerous ways, the most common method of transmission is through the use of an infected...reactionscomments
I'm Alive Because of the ACAWith talk of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - a.k.a. Obamacare, we should look critically at how to replace...reactionscomments
Antibodies vs RNAI think there are many confusing and frustrating things about hepatitis C. For me, one of the biggest is explaining clearly the...reactionscomments
HCV and PrisonSome people who are in prison become incarcerated due to illegal activities related to their drug use. Some people commit violent crimes...reactionscomments
Hair and Hepatitis C: Crazy Hair and ManagementHepatitis C has been called the silent disease. That is because there is damage going on inside and we don’t even know...reactions8comments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank!March is National Nutrition Month, so this month we’re focusing on eating healthy and nutritiously. Fueling your body the right way can...reactionscomments
Getting the Flu with Hepatitis CIt’s that time of year and different strains of flu start going around. Many of us who are dealing with the effects...reactionscomments
Help for Dehydration with Hep CScaly, dry skin can be a symptom of liver disease, which is not uncomommon among people with hepatitis C. However, sometimes, it...reactionscomments
Kidney Transplantees Do Very Well on Harvoni for Hepatitis CIn general, this title encompasses anyone who has ever received a kidney transplant. However, the research regarding the use of this specific...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C and Your WardrobeJeans and t-shirts or gowns and pearls? Old school hi-tops or three inch heels? Although much of the world has right or...reactionscomments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetWe’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care, and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily...reactionscomments