The Approval of the Drug Epclusa for TreatmentDrug approval for medications to treat or cure hepatitis C are the same as for any other medications; years or sometimes decades...reactionscomments
When Hepatitis C Causes Heart TroubleWe know that the hepatitis C virus can lead to advanced liver disease, cancer, and diabetes, but did you know that it...reactions1comment
Mother to Child Transmission and PregnancyIn this article, a community advocate discusses transmission risks for a mother to pass hepatitis C onto their child while pregnant, and...reactionscomments
A New You After Hepatitis C TreatmentWhen you’ve been sick with the hepatitis C virus for years, it can affect how you think about your body. I know...reactionscomments
Ways to Celebrate World Hepatitis Day All YearWorld Hepatitis Day is a day set aside in which the entire world collectively acknowledges all forms and strains of hepatitis. This...reactionscomments
How the Liver Can Repair After Clearing Hepatitis CIn many cases, a person does not know they have reason to be tested for hepatitis C until they begin to show...reactions1comment
Anemia and Hepatitis C TreatmentHas the hepatitis C treatment left you breathless? I’m not talking about the breathless rush you get when your crush walks by...reactionscomments
Facts About Milk ThistleMilk thistle is a purple flower that is in the sunflower family. It gets anywhere from 2 to 6 feet tall in...reactions2comments
Summertime Foods to Help Hepatitis CWhen it’s summertime and the weather is high, you need to eat good food to stay strong with hepatitis C. Since the...reactionscomments
10 Things I Wish People Knew About Hepatitis CHere are 10 things that I wish people knew about hepatitis C... It is only transmitted through blood to blood contact. By...reactionscomments
What to Know about Taking Vitamins and Supplements with hepatitis CWhy does my body suddenly need special vitamins or supplements for hepatitis C? When a person becomes infected with the virus, there...reactionscomments
Getting Rest While on TreatmentGetting Rest While on Treatment I have a friend who is taking a combo with Ribavirin. Since I treated for almost 50 weeks, I...reactionscomments
Manifestations and Treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisSpontaneous bacterial peritonitis is the infection of fluid that builds up within the abdominal cavity. The infection occurs in the peritoneum. The...reactionscomments
Managing Side Effects of Direct-Acting AntiviralsAfter a hepatitis C diagnosis, your doctor will likely provide you with a secondary test. The first test checked for exposure to...reactionscomments
Stages of Liver DiseaseYour liver seems to be taking center stage these days. All of the peeking, poking, and prodding done by your doctor is...reactions31comments
Lab Test to Detect Hepatitis CFinding out that I had the hepatitis C virus brought a whole bunch of new words in my life. I remember after...reactionscomments
Varices from hepatitis C: A Complication of CirrhosisEsophageal varices are a complication of late stage hepatitis C. The liver becomes scarred, and the pressure from obstructed blood flow causes...reactionscomments
Aftercare - What Happens After Treatment EndsThroughout the hepatitis C treatment process, everyone looks forward to the same thing: the end of the need for treatment. But, after...reactions2comments
Is Interferon Done?Recently I was made aware that interferon is still the only choice for thousands of people who are eligible to treat based...reactionscomments
Surviving a Liver TransplantNow that I’ve had my first anniversary with my new liver, it’s probably safe to say that I am surviving a liver...reactions2comments
