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Health Insurance For United States Citizens.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

This is a public reminder for us United States citizens, for I have not seen it mentioned anywhere, as of October 1 it is time to look at your healthcare insurance plans on the marketplace. You only have until December to pick one out, change yours, or keep what you have. I just remembered myself that it is that time of year to check things out, for I haven't heard or saw of it being mentioned anywhere.
So update your insurance, or get insurance now.
https://www.healthcare.gov/

A myHIVteam Member

I keep the same one every year !

October 31, 2020

Larry Kramer, Trailblazing AIDS Activist Dies At 84:

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

As a long termer diagnosed in the 80's watching my friends die left and right, and fearful I would be next, I always took solace knowing Larry was there fighting for our survival. I took part in some of his activism through ACT UP during the days Reagan would not acknowledge HIV/AIDS or give any funding because it was known only as a Gay Disease. Larry leaves a tremendous legacy for all that are living with HIV/AIDs.

As CNN reports, "Larry died in the timespan of our current pandemic, and… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Larry was all that. I was diagnosed in 1982 in San Francisco. I loved Act Up.
May he test in peace😇

June 2, 2020

How Hard Have You Found It To Find A Positive Person That Wants The Same Values As You.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Kentucky

I've never dated positive in my 24 years of being positive.....everytime I try, they don't want to commit. I'm getting older and have health issues. I want to find love before I die. Does anyone else have this issue?

A myHIVteam Member

Finding a partner who shares the same values can be challenging, especially when navigating dating with HIV. According to a 2023 Pew Research report, 1 in 10 U.S. adults in committed relationships met… read more

July 26

Trump Promises To End AIDS And Protect Preexisting Conditions In State Of Union Address:

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

Last night, February 4, Trump promised the nation that “we will eradicate the AIDS epidemic in America by the end of the decade.” Trump also promised this: “I have also made an ironclad pledge to American families: We will always protect patients with preexisting conditions—that is a guarantee. And we will always protect your Medicare and your Social Security.”

And he bragged that last year “for the first time in 51 years, the cost of prescription drugs

From POZ news.

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A myHIVteam Member

I say that too often perhaps

February 29

Do The Seasons Affect You?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Is Winter tougher on you than Spring or Summer?..Do you feel physically and emotionally better in the warmer or colder months?

A myHIVteam Member

Well living in the desert of Arizona, I miss the four seasons. I grew up in Upstate New York
I can drive up North to experience the changes. Not too crazy about the cold, nor the extreme heat
I… read more

August 23, 2023

Hi. Anyone Experience Dental Issues Related To Their HIV Meds?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Tucson, AZ

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.

A myHIVteam Member

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!

July 25, 2023

How Dose One Get Over The Fear Of Infecting Your Partner, This Is To The Point Of Not Being Able To Have A Healthy Sex Life With Them?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
St. Louis, MO
A myHIVteam Member

It’s hard but as long as you take your meds everything will be ok. You can’t live in fear all the time. That will put a wedge between you and your partner. To be safe have them to use prep. Set… read more

March 27

What Are The Side Affects You Experienced Using Cabanuva???

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Bakersfield, CA

So I will be starting this regimen soon and I've heard about joint pain as well as sight injection pain so I was wondering what is your experiences?

A myHIVteam Member

I have to say my HIV Professor doesnt think Cabanuvar would work in my particular case due to the high volume of drug resistant mutations that I have. I dont mind carrying on with my 4 x daily… read more

May 16 (edited)

What Do You Do On Rainy/snow Days?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Bakersfield, CA

I actually have a whole box full of stuff to craft but I’m sitting here with brain farts. Nothing’s coming to me so I decided to jump on here and see what everybody else does. . Feel free to answer guys.

A myHIVteam Member

Good stuff 👌👌👌👍👍👍

July 8

Merry Christmas?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

This is my first Christmas being newly diagnosed. It’s Been a long 6 months and just want to thank everyone on here for your support. While we all will not agree on certain topics. I really appreciate your opinions.whatever holiday you celebrate I wish everyone a great holiday and look forward to great conversations in the new year. My question is simple does it get easier?

A myHIVteam Member

It really does. But that first year was pretty tough for me, everything was about HIV. Lots of doc appointments and my brain was 100% on hiv all the time. Now, 15 years later, it’s a small part of who… read more

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