First Time I Heard of Hepatitis C...In the 1980s I would have been the last person on this planet to have hepatitis C. I was a momma's boy and did not associate with people who liked... By CommunityMemberaca96c2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Coping With Bad News...Receiving bad news can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. Unfortunately, we folks with lived or living experience of hepatitis C are already familiar with how receiving bad news feels... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now...Thinking back to my early diagnosis days when I was told I had hepatitis C, I thought about what I could pass along to a newly diagnosed patient. Knowing now what... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Critters That Care...My animals have played an important part in the journey toward improved health and wellness. This is not an overstatement. No, not at all, and many people I have known... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Started my first Epclusa pill today...I hope it's okay that I had to cut the Epclusa pill into 3 halves. It was just too big to swallow. I get anxiety when I know I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceWork & Employment
New Doctor Questions...Being chronically ill often includes interacting with different and new health professionals. There might even be times when you have to seek out a new doctor or specialist yourself. When... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Surprise...I donated blood in 1995. The blood bank sent me a letter advising me of my diagnosis. I sought help from a gastroenterologist who performed a liver biopsy, and then... By suzycap1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Feeling Bloated and Methods for Coping...I recently had a question posed to me on my foundation site. It read like this: “Ms. Nash, how do you get your body from bloating like a balloon? I... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Extrahepatic menifestations...Hi. I'm curious if anyone has developed or worsened arthritis symptoms after being diagnosed with HCV....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessExtrahepatic Manifestations
What You Need to Know Before Starting Hep C Treatment...With 30 years of experience in what you need to know before starting hep C treatment, I will help you get started. After reading everything I could get my hands on... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Finding Support and Strength in Shared Experiences...It may appear to be a cliché to some when we say “you are not alone” in the context of dealing with difficult health or other challenges. We are few... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How fast can you have syptoms after exposure to hep c...Hello, How quickly can you experience first symptoms after exposure of hep c? I had a cut and possible cross infection and started symptoms of diarrhoea and abdominal pain few...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesExposure & Transmission
Youth and Hep C...As someone that long ago relinquished my claim of being young, I thought I would share my older person's thoughts on hep C and youth. It is not my intention... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Part 2: The Effects of Hep C...Editor's Note: Please note that hep C symptoms can be unique from person to person, and the following account represents only one perspective. Please see your doctor for treatment of... By Kimberly Nash6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Hep C Journey...I was 58 years old when my primary physician said she could not find anywhere if I had been tested for hepatitis C. I told her I didn't need to... By CommunityMember2711 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Free at last...21 years ago I was diagnosed with the virus at the age of 20 years old. Found by accident by giving blood for the Red Cross. At that moment I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosisDepressionAwareness
5 Ways to Remember Your Hep C Pills...So you’ve finally gotten the doctor’s appointment and have been officially diagnosed with hep C. The next step is to get all the other blood labs and testing done and... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hepatitis Awareness Month 2023: A History of Hep C...May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month, a time when public health organizations and individuals raise awareness about viral hepatitis and its impact on communities. The goal of Hepatitis Awareness... By HepatitisC.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Enter to Win Our Hepatitis Awareness Month Giveaway!...This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We're excited to announce our giveaway for Hepatitis Awareness Month! As a token of our appreciation for our community, we're... By HepatitisC.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embarrassing Hair With Hepatitis C and How To Get a Healthy Shine...Nobody told me that hair problems were a sign of liver disease. I had embarrassing hair with hepatitis C and needed to know how to get a healthy shine again... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments