Lifestyle Changes to Feel Better with Hepatitis CFor most of my life, I’ve prided myself on being a “healthy” individual. From the foods I eat to daily movement, attending therapy, and journaling, I’m a big believer in... By Emily Feikls4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Hepatitis C GenotypesThere are several different genotypes of the hepatitis C virus (HCV). These can play a role in treatment planning. They also help us understand how the virus might behave. The... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hep C Sucks! Let’s get rid of it!Anyone who has had hep C will probably agree that having hep C sucks or use some other word to indicate a dislike only those of us who have had... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Blue? Depression and Chronic Hepatitis CThe CDC estimates that at least 16 percent of people over age 18 will experience depression at some point. Depression can affect anyone at any age and impacts people from all... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Not Let Critics Tell You How You Should Be FeelingI have faced many challenges as an advocate for hep C for almost ten years, not only in dealing with things with my health but dealing with others concerning my... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Five Positive Benefits of Hep C TreatmentYou may be wondering about what five positive benefits of hep C treatment there could be. As someone who just celebrated 10 years of being free from that virus, I’ll... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Manage Hepatitis CThere are many aspects of managing hep C from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. When I was first diagnosed with hep C, I wanted to learn how to help my... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overwhelming Thoughts About Hep CBeing diagnosed with hep C can be very overwhelming and scary. There is no doubt about that. I will vouch for the fact I was full of all sorts of... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Once Upon a TimeIn a place not so different for anyone, I was having many health issues that had no good answers. After five years of tests and two or three hospital stays... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Liver TransplantThe most common reason for getting a liver transplant in the United States is chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). The process of getting a liver transplant can be long and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Swollen Belly: AscitesAs hepatitis C virus (HCV) progresses, the risk for ascites increases. Ascites (pronounced “uh-sight-ease”) is the buildup of fluid in the belly. It can be a sign of severe liver... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hope Beyond Hepatitis CThere is great hope to get beyond hep C. It begins with learning what proactive steps we can take that will lead us toward our goal of being cured of... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Manage Brain FogOh, brain fog, what a funny term for a rather serious situation. If you’ve ever struggled with this phenomenon, then you know what I mean. To go from clear-headed and... By Emily Feikls3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Be Proactive with Your Hepatitis CBeing proactive with your health means you are taking charge. The first step to take is with your attitude and realizing that you have the power of choices. Choices can... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Complications of Hepatitis COver time, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause many different health issues. More than half of all people with HCV will develop a chronic (long-term) infection. Because HCV reproduces... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Liver ImagingImaging, or taking pictures of the inside of the body, is a part of treating and monitoring the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Imaging can be done to diagnose a condition... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Best Foods for a Liver Healthy BreakfastOne of the biggest questions I am asked is, “What should I eat with hepatitis C?” While we can't control a lot, our diet is one thing we can control... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ACEs: What Are They and How Are They Linked to Liver Disease?Too often, social impacts on your health are not given a lot of attention. Especially things that happened to you growing up and the type of situations you were put... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Guy Who Had ItA colleague and I recently talked about how some of us refer to People with Lived Experience (PWLE). This is sometimes inclusive of living to identify people who are yet... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments