Paying for Hepatitis C TreatmentHearing from those of you who are trying to get treatment paid for makes me sad sometimes. Many of you are lucky enough to have good health insurance. Some of... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Patient Voice in Clinical Trial Development?As many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new treatment, diagnostic test, or other medical intervention is... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How does gender/gender identity relate to HCV?The main form of transmission for hepatitis C is IV drug use. Males are statistically more likely to begin to self-medicate and to use higher doses. This is impactful when... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Myths about HCV from Around the World Pt 1Although there are rare cases in which a person can become exposed to hepatitis C during sexual intercourse, the most common transmission methods have nothing to do with sex. In... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Side Effects from Direct-Acting Antivirals: Hep C ManagementThere is a small list of the most common side effects of the new hepatitis C treatments, known as direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). Advances in new drugs have made it a lot... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blood Donation and Hepatitis CIf you currently have hepatitis C, you are not permitted to donate blood. This is because the hepatitis C virus is transmitted through blood and anyone who would receive your... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Explaining HCV Treatment to Romantic PartnersSome people prefer to keep their medical decisions private, while others prefer to share information with many. When it comes to the treatment for hepatitis C, there are often no... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C Transmission & Babies: Pregnancy & RisksIf you are in your childbearing years and have hepatitis C, this information can help you. There is a growing number in a group of babies who are infected with... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Am I Yellow With Hepatitis C: Jaundice of the SkinPerhaps you looked in the mirror and didn’t see rosy cheeks, but a mustard color instead. Maybe you looked at your hands recently and wondered about your skin. Maybe you’ve... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Vitamins Are Safe with Hepatitis CIf you have the hepatitis C virus, it is important to know what vitamins are safe. Eating enough healthy foods to nourish your body is not always easy. That’s why... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hepatitis C and the ImmunosuppressedWhen a person is called “immunosuppressed,” it means that some or all of the person’s immune system is not working at all or it is not working as well as... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ascites from Hep C: Managing Stomach Swelling & TreatmentOnce the belly swells out and you look like you’re pregnant, you have probably figured out that it’s ascites. I remember the first time my whole tummy felt jiggly with ascites–it... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can I Apply For Disability If I Have Hepatitis C?Disability is short for disability insurance, a program in the United States that every working citizen pays into with each paycheck. This insurance is intended to cover basic living costs... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Emotional Weight from Hepatitis C: Feeling like a BurdenThis blog is for those of us who carry emotional weight or feel like a burden when they’re sick with hepatitis C. Let me start off by saying that my family... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Low Fat Diet for Liver Health for Hepatitis C PatientsThis article presents an overview of what the liver does and how hepatitis C can impact its function. Read on to learn about how dietary changes, including a switch to... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Don’t Feel Like It with Hep CThere are times when you just don’t feel like doing something. It may be something important or something small. When you’re not in the mood, it feels like a burden... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Beginner’s Guide to Hepatitis CSo you've come here to learn about the hepatitis C virus. I'll bet you've found that this can lead to that, and if you take this, then something else will... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with Hepatitis C: Managing AscitesAscites is the accumulation of fluid within the abdominal or peritoneal cavity. The fluid is typically serous fluid, which looks clear or very pale yellow. Ascites can exist in only... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Foods Good for Hepatitis CWe need good foods to help us when we have hepatitis C. The virus attacks our liver, so it makes sense to eat the right foods. We can focus on... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hep C Relapse vs ReinfectionThere is actually no clear definitions of each that are standard across all researchers and medical personnel. This can be very confusing for some, so it is recommended that anyone... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments