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Would You Go To An HIV Get Together?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

If possible, would you venture to a gathering of like-minded HIV comrades whether it be those here online or in a support group in your local area? it could be a barbecue, a picnic or someone's backyard? Would you attend?

A myHIVteam Member

I can set something up in Mequon Wisconsin (at the north border of Milwaukee county....) You can message me here, or my handle here at gee mail gets me too.

August 12 (edited)

Hey Everyone,

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Bakersfield, CA

So I'm board today Wondering what songs get you in the mood to turn the party??? copy and paste your favorite songs from YouTube on here so we can all enjoy . Let us all know what song is get you in a good mood so we can all enjoy

A myHIVteam Member

Me it is soft rock song of 60's and 80's Happyday

March 3

How Long Have You Been Living With HIV/AIDS?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Not sure this question needs additional details, it's to the point already

A myHIVteam Member

IrshRyanMcKenna thanks glad you like my answer and thanks for hug here too

March 14

What HIV Symptoms Do You Have That You Didn’t Expect?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHIVteam Member

I have peripheral neuropathy and I'm on Lyrica 300mg three times a day. It's like my bones ache. I don't know if it arthritis or the hiv.

September 22

Having Hiv Early In Life Or Later

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

Having been newly infected later in life I’m in my fifties I ponder this question. Lets say that progress has stopped on better hiv treatments or cures and this is all we got till we die.is it better to be older an newly infected and have to take meds for only lets say 25 years and die from it or natural causes or to have been newly infected at an early age let’s say in your twenties and have to take hiv meds for 60 years.i bring this up for this reason . because even with the advances in… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Brad, just seeing your post. I tested poz in 1987. The doctors I had in Tampa told me not to go on drugs until my cd4 count dropped below 300. They said if I went on them too early I would become… read more

October 22

How Many Years Have You Been Fighting Hiv/aids ?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Bakersfield, CA

At first I thought this was it. But after I found this site I discovered lots of people who have been battling this disease. My name is ernest and this is my 6th year fighting. How about you???

A myHIVteam Member

U work hard at helping & i have watched for years when i pop in..always positive...

January 31

Do You Feel Alone?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Has HIV had an effect on your social, personal, sexual or family life?.. Has it cost you relationships? Made you more reserved and distrusting of others, creating an atmosphere of loneliness in your life at times?

A myHIVteam Member

luisgabriel thanks that my answer was helpful to you

October 19, 2023

Would You Date An HIV Neg Person?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

With HIV being a chronic illness, lots of people who are single have a difficult time connecting with others due to this virus.
How do you feel about dating someone who does not have the HIV virus?

A myHIVteam Member

As long as the other person knows who they are dating.

My baby and I were together for 21 years until he died of diabetes.

He was negative. He use to tell me if he caught it from me, he caught it… read more

July 5 (edited)

Who Has Pets?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

We all know that stress and HIV is not a good combination. Pets can help us lower our stress, and they are a part of the family too. So who has pets? Let's show them off! This is my Odie. He was born August 19, 2010. CLICK ON PICTURES TO ENLARGE THEM.

A myHIVteam Member

Armani

July 5

Face Mask And/or Face Shields

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

How many of you actually wear a face mask, a face shield or both when you enter places with the public?

A myHIVteam Member

For individuals living with HIV, wearing a face mask can be particularly important in certain situations to minimize the risk of infections and sickness. Here are some specific recommendations:

-… read more

July 30
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