Facts and Myths About Hepatitis CWith so many websites and blogs available these days, it’s no wonder you’ve likely heard tons of facts and “facts” about hepatitis C (HCV). Add in the “click bait” articles... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stomach Pain from Hepatitis CBy now, you have probably learned that hepatitis C is usually treated by a gastroenterologist. That is because your liver is part of your gastrointestinal system. It regulates the way... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Healthy Foods For Hepatitis C: A Liver-Friendly DietThe liver is an incredibly vital organ - so much so that the body cannot survive without it. Two of its primary functions are to work with your blood to... By Jenelle Marie Pierce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dry Skin from Hepatitis C: Solutions and ManagementBelieve me, I understand that feeling. It is more than just dry skin. It is an itching sensation that can drive you a little bit batty at times. One of... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Working Through Hepatitis C TreatmentIf you have hepatitis c and decide on treatment, there are a lot of things to be considered. One of the areas that is tricky is the decision to work... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Leg Cramps from Hepatitis CYou are lying in bed, sleeping like a log and then you feel the jolt start in your toe. It feels like a vise is gripping and then twisting your... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Cellular Suicide: How HCV Destroys The LiverApoptosis. That's the medical term. More commonly, it is known as cellular suicide. It's the process or mechanism by which liver cells, or hepatocytes, meet their end. The death of... By Transplanted2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bruises and Hepatitis CSome of the side effects of Hepatitis C cannot be seen from the outside. Bruising is a symptom that might be a clue that your body is fighting hepatitis C. Bruising is... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Disclosing Your Route Of TransmissionDaryl's great article on disclosing your status inspired me to write about this topic. Anytime I've ever told anyone I had hepatitis C, I get that look. You know the... By Transplanted3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Drug And Alcohol Metabolism: The Human Cytochrome SystemMore than two decades ago, a young man came home from a night of hard drinking and took the drug, acetaminophen, for his hangover. The next day, he was in... By Transplanted4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
#GivingTuesday Campaign - Official Rules, Terms, and ConditionsNO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the “Promotion”) begins at 07:30:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”)... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Now about Cirrhosis: You have Hepatitis C and your doctor wants to check your liver for damageTesting for Fibrosis and Cirrhosis The gold standard for diagnosis is a liver biopsy. This procedure takes place in the hospital. While you are under a local anesthetic, a physician uses a... By Debra Walters3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Health Issues After Hepatitis C TreatmentIt is with caution that I am writing this, and it is because I never want to alarm people who are considering treatment, in treatment, or those who have recently... By Daryl Luster3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Community - Support Systems and HCVIn dealing with chronic illness and treatment, to include all the various steps along the way, it can be more difficult when we are alone or feel alone. One thing... By Daryl Luster3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Natural History of Hepatitis C VirusIt is estimated that in the United States there are approximately 4.5 million people antibody positive for hepatitis C. The natural history of hepatitis C is difficult to characterize. There... By Susan Simon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C Risk and Infection by the NumbersCommon risk factors for HCV infection include being a "Baby Boomer" (born between 1945 and 1965), injection drug use, and having a blood transfusion or solid organ transplant before 1992... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Brain Fog from Hepatitis CAs I have said before, I am not a doctor. My own observations are based on input from people affected, evidence-based information, as well as my own personal experience. This... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dating with Hepatitis C: How and When to Share Your DiagnosisI know what its like to be single with hepatitis C. I was sick, but it was the loneliest time in my life. After my liver failed, I was told... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ask the Expert: I Have Cirrhosis...What Should I Expect?The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates out of every 100 people who are infected with hepatitis, between five and 20 of those will develop cirrhosis over a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Hepatitis C by the Numbers: FatigueWhile there are numerous symptoms associated with hepatitis C, fatigue is one of the most prominent and detrimental to a person's overall quality of life. We asked our community to... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments