Living with hepatitis C coinfection

Some of these lifestyle changes can also reduce the risk for hepatitis C progression, especially cutting down or avoiding alcohol. General things like stopping smoking, eating and resting properly, cutting down stress, and taking exercise are important for everyone.

Probably the most important aspect of dealing with any medical condition includes having the time and support to become better informed about choices that affect your health.

Another common experience is to look at aspects of your life in order to reduce stress and improve both quality of life and general health.

Stress

Many of the symptoms of hepatitis are very similar to those of stress and one can enhance the other. More information about recognising and reducing stress is included on the Hepatitis C Trust website.
www.hepctrust.org.uk

This is the web edition of the i-Base guide Hepatitis C for people living with HIV: testing, coinfection, treatment and support. This guide is available in UK clinics. You can order free printed copies or download a PDF version (657 Kb).

Information on this website is provided as a guide only. All treatment decisions should be taken in consultation with your doctor or other healthcare professional. Authors and credits. Full section index. Glossary.