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
Lab Tests to Monitor Hep C: Test Types & What They MeasurePhysicians who provide care for hepatitis C patients order lab tests to monitor the health of the liver. While serial liver biopsies, as well as some other non-invasive tests such as... By Susan Simon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How is Your Libido?Seriously, how is your sex life living with chronic hep C? This is a subject that can raise a few giggles I know, but It can be a serious issue for people... By Daryl Luster3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C by the Numbers: Impact on Quality of LifeNot many people understand that Hepatitis C has a profound impact on a person's quality of life. We asked members of our community to tell us what living with this disease... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stages of Cirrhosis: Compensated & DecompensatedAfter someone has had chronic hepatitis C (HCV) for a number of years (on average, 10-20), the damaged liver cells that are replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis) becomes extensive, and... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C AntibodiesThe antibody test for hepatitis C infection causes some confusion amongst patients. This test is performed as screening test. If a person has ever been exposed to hepatitis C virus... By Susan Simon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Phase of Hepatitis CThose who are unable to clear the hepatitis C virus (HCV) on their own after 6 months – 70-85% of people who contract HCV – will progress to the chronic... By Jenelle Marie Pierce5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Acute Stage of Hepatitis CThe acute phase of hepatitis C (HCV) is often a confusing term, because it has nothing to do with the amount of symptoms someone experiences or whether the disease has... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Whom It May ConcernTo Whom It May Concern, Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is difficult. Being denied support and empathy from our family and friends is heartbreaking. I am writing this letter... By Susan Simon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Hepatitis C 101: What are the stages of hepatitis C? An OverviewHepatitis C (HCV) is a viral infection that can lead to liver inflammation, liver damage, liver cancer, and in some cases, when left undetected and untreated, it can be fatal... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActHaving a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many workers are reluctant... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating HCV Prior AuthorizationAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an estimated 3 million people are living with chronic Hepatitis C (HCV). However, 30% of people living with HCV will die... By Corinne Miga5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hair Loss and Hepatitis C: A Lesser Known SymptomEven in the healthiest of people, hair loss (alopecia) is a common occurrence. On average, a person loses anywhere between 50 to 150 hairs every single day. That quantity of... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hepatitis C Symptoms - NauseaWhile a large number of people who are diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C (HCV) experience little to no symptoms and are asymptomatic throughout the disease’s progression, others indicate that they’ve... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Can Hepatitis C Affect the Brain?Studies have shown that approximately one-third to one-half of all people who have chronic hepatitis C (HCV) experience neuropsychiatric symptoms, commonly referred to as brain fog. These studies indicate that... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pruritus: Severe Itching from Hepatitis CPruritus is a term for severe itching of the skin. It has many causes and hepatitis C is one of those causes in approximately 20% of patients with late-stage disease... By Susan Simon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Medical Tourism with HCVNote: Consult with your doctor, and a lawyer before you accidentally commit a felony. I keep seeing blogs and comments in forums explaining anecdotally how they did it and why... By rick-nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C - Part 2This is part 2 in our series about Extrahepatic Manifestations of hepatitis C. Visit part 1. There are a number of dermatologic problems that can be caused by hepatitis C... By Susan Simon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Applying for Social Security Disability BenefitsThe Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due to long-term disability. The benefits are paid through... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments