HIV Questions and Answers | myHIVteam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About myHIVteam
Powered By

Questions & Answers

Get practical advice and insights from people who understand

Don't see your question? Ask one here
Real members of myHIVteam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
3347 questions
Where Can I Get Help In Minnesota For HIV Other Than Ryan White?
Donde Puedo Recibir Ayudas En Minnesota Para HIV Aparte De Ryan White?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
My Question Is About Making Love To My Husband I Love Making Love To Him All Of The Time
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

We've been together 5 years been married 4 years yes with all that time my husband haven't caught the HIV I'm happy about that but he used to love to make love but we don't make love but maybe three times every two months I have my needs he told me when he said he loved me all of the time and kiss me that's the same thing I don't think so but he always hug up to me when we asleep I know it's not always about sex but it's sure feel good though do that mean that he don't find me as tracker as he… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Just be patient with your husband. As time goes on and you fall deeper in love. You'll care more about your husband's feelings than your own. That's a good thing. I was left my husband for twenty… read more

posted 5 days ago
Have Any Of Just Given Up On Psych Meds Because They All Have Had Bad Side Effects And It Ultimately Wasnt Worth It For You?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Ive never done psych meds before but after my hiv diagnosis Ive decided to give it a go and try efexor, which just numbed me instead of heal me, and also oxycarbazepine, which instead of making me calm and collected, put me in a state of suicidal ideation/ anger/ rage/lashing out1 the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. Im thinking about going down the road of just taking my anitiviral and thats it- I guess my broader question is have antidepressants really helped heal you or have… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Pepe I have had pretty good luck with paroxetine ( paxil). After going through a bunch of antidepressants paroxetine was the one that worked for me.

posted 2 days ago
Has Any Of The Pharmacy's Permitted At Home Self Injections Approvals In Your Respective States For ARTs? I'm Asking From Ohio
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHIVteam Member

Ya years ago in CA, my friend in AZ did it then too. CA required a training appointment first I recall.

posted 7 days ago
Where Can I Receive Treatment For HIV I Am New To Denver Colorado
Donde Puedo Recibir El Tratamiento Para El Vih Soy Nuevo En Denver Colorado
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHIVteam Member

In Denver, Colorado, you can receive HIV treatment at several local health centers that are designed to help all people, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. These public health centers… read more

En Denver, Colorado, puedes recibir tratamiento para el VIH en varios centros de salud locales que están diseñados para ayudar a todas las personas, independientemente de su estado migratorio o… leer más

posted May 11
To Skip In General Doze
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Is It OK To Skip The Time Of Taking Med
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHIVteam Member

Accidents happen, you won't die if you miss a dose. Skipping doses isn't recommended.

posted May 11
Cholesterol
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Is anyone struggling with their cholesterol? I've struggled at least 5 years with getting my numbers down. I've lost the weight, got my BMI down to 26. I literally eat 3 times a week. I still have 327 cholesterol and 200 triglycerides. My Dr gave me Lipitor and I don't want to take it. The only thing left for me to quit is smoking and coffee. I spent the last couple days looking up what else am I missing. Just to find out that my meds are known to increase cholesterol. To be honest I… read more

A myHIVteam Member

If you take statins consider CoQ10. My cardiologist suggest that especially if you have any muscle side effects. Have been on Lipitor for many years. An also firm believer in vitamins and herbs.

posted 7 days ago
Do We All Live In The USA Here?
Aquí Todos Vivimos En USA?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I have had the condition for 10 years now. And I have only suffered from Shingles, he he he he

Tengo ya 10 años con la Condición. Y sólo he sufrido de Culebrilla , je je je

A myHIVteam Member
posted May 9
Can You Deliberately Go Out And Infect Someone With HIV?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

There have been incidences that we all know of someone somewhere who deliberately infected someone.
What's your feeling on the topic?

A myHIVteam Member

Can’t they just put a condom on or abstain

posted 11 hours ago