Life Beyond 9 years Being CuredLife beyond recovery with hepatitis C is often achieved after a long journey. Mine journey lasted 20 years, plus additional recovery time. What is lifelike on the other side of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preventing the Spread of Hepatitis COne of the common questions for those with hep C is how do I prevent spreading it? There are many questions during the initial diagnosis of hepatitis C and while...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Patient and Kind Towards Healthcare ProvidersEditors Note: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. Healthcare professionals undergo training to better deal with their patients; this includes learning to empathize and better...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treatment Advancements: How Far We Have ComeToday I received my first Covid vaccine shot. As I sat there after receiving the injection, I realized the impact one may have for getting their hep C treatment. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Your Risk for Liver CirrhosisEditors Note: Always talk to your doctors about your own risk factors and if you think you might be at risk for getting cirrhosis. Having a risk factor for a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Measuring SuccessSuccess can be one of those words with very different meanings for different people. How success is measured is often done by scales that tend to tip towards winning and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Straddling the Fence on Getting TreatmentAre you straddling the fence on whether you should or should not seek treatment for your hepatitis C? You are not alone. There are thousands out there who are newly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Don't Have To Do It AloneWhere are my independent people at? Ever since I was a child, I’ve been the self-reliant and independent type to never, and I mean never, ask for help. It’s a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Affirmations to Help You Through Hep CDaily Affirmations is what got me through some pretty hard days of fighting hepatitis c. After my life became balanced emotionally and my depression lifted, I was looking for ways...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Become Your Own Patient AdvocateWhen I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, I had to learn key principles to take charge of my health while becoming my own patient advocate. One of the key principles...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Listen To Your Body CuesFive years ago things started to feel not right with my body. I was tired 24/7, my mind was anxious and foggy. I developed digestive issues, hormone issues, and the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Searching for the Doctor Who Would ListenMy liver journey started in 2005. The first doctor I had was cold and callous toward me. They almost made me feel ashamed for having hep C. No communication during my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fatigue: A Common Undiagnosed Symptom of Hepatitis CAccording to many with hep C, one of the most common undiagnosed symptoms is fatigue. Many people and doctors might fail to relate fatigue to hepatitis C. Fatigue often is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stomach Issues and Hep C: Part 2In my last article, I wrote about learning that hepatitis c is a common factor in stomach issues with patients. As I personally battled gallbladder issues, and now 4 rounds of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Steps for a Healthy LiverWhen I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, one of the concerns I had was: How can I help my liver? Your liver needs your help. Taking these 10 steps can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hepatitis C in NewbornsThe hepatitis C virus (HCV) is usually spread when an adult comes into contact with blood from an infected person. However, babies are at risk of becoming infected with the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Essential Vaccines With Chronic Liver DiseaseEditor's Note: Always talk to your doctor or medical professional if you have any vaccine concerns or questions. More than 50% of people with hepatitis C will develop a chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Asking for Help While on TreatmentIt is not easy to ask for help when we are sick with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). With the new drugs, you can be rid of the virus and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stomach Issues and Hep C: Part 1When I was diagnosed in 2010 with stage 4 liver disease because of my hepatitis C, I began noticing a huge new issue in my body: stomach problems. Ranging from acid...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments