Yes, 1 or 2 days by accident. When my stress level goes through the roof I become forgetful, so I forget to take my meds. Now, when I am getting stressed out, I count the pills in the bottle and… read more
If you, or someone you know, is living with HIV/AIDS, the American Dental Association recommends that dental health care be part of all HIV/AIDS treatment plans. That’s because people living with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to infections including dental infections, which can affect their overall health
Your mouth may be the first part of your body to be affected when infected with HIV. Because infection with HIV will weaken your immune system, this means you will be susceptible to… read more
I got to go 2/19 but since my surgery I might have cancel not sure yet blessings all 😇
Anyone experience dental issues, such as cavities, loss of, or soft enamel and/or gum erosion as an adverse effect of their HIV meds, Atripla, specifically? I've been taking Atripla since it became available, 10+ yrs ago, and I'm having these dental issues, despite taking care of my teeth. My dentist thinks it's from the meds causing dry mouth, so that bacteria thrives in the mouth, softening enamel at the gumline, creating a good environment for cavities to form.
My cousin has been HIV positive for several years and the dentist had to pull all of his teeth and he has dentures as a result of meds. I’m not exactly sure what he takes. Blessings!
Does anyone know of patients having issues with dental due to use of biktarvy. My teeth have started crumbling in the last few yrs but I also use to have a dependancy of narcotics so I've also been on suboxione for a few yrs too. I'm jus trying to find the link. Anyone. Further more I've been trying to get care for dental and all my area does is health insurance and if u need emergency abstractions they send u to a clinic. Guy my teeth are so bad I'm so ashamed and at my wits end. I've quit… read more
It seems these days we've been getting a lot of bad stormy weather. What do you do to get out of that funk during these long periods of rain and storm?
During the rain and snow the Skype option seems more appropriate. 👺🤩
To fall asleep, especially if you are living with HIV, it is important to adopt good sleep hygiene habits. Here are some tips that might help you:
1. **Establish a regular bedtime routine**: Try to… read more
Para conciliar el sueño, especialmente si estás viviendo con VIH, es importante adoptar buenos hábitos de higiene del sueño. Aquí tienes algunos consejos que podrían ayudarte:
1. **Establece una… leer más
My doctor looked at my teeth and asked me if I have a dentist. She pretty much stays on her job, and that keeps me on my job HIV is such a bad virus, yet, I know I have to live. I want to live… read more
What or whom makes you feel all warm inside?
Yep
What is one thing given the opportunity that you would like to do?
UPDATE....It was the Gabapentin. I was also taking Gabapentin but I stopped taking them when I read an article linking them to tooth decay and other problems. My body went through very painful muscle spasms (withdrawal symptom) for a few days after I stopped taking them. I will soon be getting dental implants to replace the teeth I lost
I brush my teeth at least 3X a day. 2 years ago I started taking Intelence. I've noticed that my teeth have gotten considerably weak and some teeth have… read more
There are offices that do take Medicaid & Medicare. I'm on that insurance and get regular checkups for my teeth. I had to research and look a for along time.