Hepatitis C Awareness Month 2020: Why This Year Is DifferentEvery year, we recognize Hepatitis C Awareness Month. However, this year is a little different. During these uncertain times, your doctor is...reactionscomments
Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Support, Life Expectancy, and WellnessThis article is not intended to give or replace medical advice from a qualified health practitioner and is to be used for...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Just Diagnosed with Hepatitis C: 5 Steps to Take NextAfter being diagnosed with hepatitis C, patients need credible medical information to get the care and treatment they need. While your doctor...reactionscomments
It’s Not Easy Being Yellow: Thoughts on Jaundice from Hep CFor me, jaundice was the symptom that sent me to the emergency room. There, they pronounced that I had hepatitis C. My...reactionscomments
Is There a Connection between Hepatitis C & Thyroid Problems?The research seems to consistently indicate that people with hepatitis C experience thyroid issues and that there are positive test results, yet...reactionscomments
Intimacy and Hepatitis C: How to Support and Improve Your RelationshipDon't be afraid to have special or intimate moments with your partner, even when dealing with hep C. The side effects of...reactionscomments
How to Get Hepatitis C Treatment Without Private InsuranceHepatitis C (hep C) can result in chronic illnesses like liver disease or cirrhosis. These long-term illnesses can be treated with medicines...reactionscomments
I Was Just Diagnosed with Hep C... What Do I Need to Know?If you were just diagnosed with hep C and wonder what you need to know, here’s some fast tips for you. Even...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
High Blood Pressure, Portal Hypertension, and Hepatitis CMany individuals with hepatitis C experience a variety of comorbid conditions, including high blood pressure and portal hypertension. Comorbid conditions are conditions...reactionscomments
Who Can We Trust? Herbs and Supplements for Hepatitis CBeing newly diagnosed, you may be getting your hands on all sorts of information about hepatitis C. I know I did, but back...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C and Liver Disease: Simple Steps toward Better HealthWhat is one thing you would like to accomplish for better health? If you are like me, there is more than one...reactionscomments
Handling Anxiety Before Hepatitis C TreatmentA thousand "what if’s" can go through your mind when beginning treatment for hepatitis C. Anxiety and fear do not have to...reactionscomments
Should I Tell My Hairdresser That I Have Hepatitis C?A great question was posed to our hepatitis C community page recently: "Should I tell my hairdresser about having hepatitis C?" After...reactions2comments
Growing Older and Hep CAs an official senior citizen, I thought it was appropriate for me to have some insights and understanding that I could share...reactionscomments
It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Getting Help for Hepatitis C"It's a marathon... not a sprint!" Personally, I was always a sprinter in my running days, and ran out of steam in...reactionscomments
Are Generic Antivirals Just as Effective as Their Brand Counterparts?If you take some routine medications, chances are, you are familiar with generic and brand name options available at your retail pharmacy...reactionscomments
How Does the Flu Vaccine Help Me if I Have Hepatitis C?Some research shows that hepatitis C patients and those undergoing treatment may be more susceptible to flu. Each year during flu season...reactionscomments
