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Do You Have Any Old Pictures Of Yourself Or Family That You Would Like To Share?

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Tonight’s Debate

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Have You Decided That Sex Is Not For You?

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Do You Have A Pet You'd Like The World To See?

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What's One Thing About HIV You Feel Isn't Talked About Enough?

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

@A myHIVteam Member. A reverse mortgage would allow you to live off the equity in your home until the end of your life, and would immediately alleviate the strain of your mortgage payments. My… read more

July 10, 2023

Who Lives With A Pet And What Does It Do For You?

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Grove City, OH

Got one goofy bulldog , one sweet little mutt, and two good cats. They make life better.

A myHIVteam Member

Does a Roomba count(?). His name is Rover, and he makes me happy. 🤠

March 14, 2023

Have You Heard That A Man In Germany Was Cured Of The HIV Virus? They Said More Research Is Needed But It Really Looks Promising.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Louis, MO

Supposed cure for HIV.

A myHIVteam Member

that was due a stemcell therapy and the vorinostat. For the recent hiv cures in study there are three in the phase 2 second part study. One is with monoclonal antibodies, one with the vesatolimod in… read more

February 26, 2023 (edited)

Do You Rely On HIV Services And Funding In Your State?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

A lot here on my HIV team are either retired disabled or currently working. Either way services like Ryan White and other AIDS funding helps with preventive and medical coverage. Some states like Tennessee(...read about it here, https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/01/2... )...
have elected to refrain from receiving any federal HIV grants and funding. Would this affect you in your state,... if these Services were terminated?

A myHIVteam Member

Are you looking for information on HIV services and funding in your state? Here are some options:

- AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP): Provides medications to low-income people living with HIV who… read more

July 19

6 Months Let's Go!!!!

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San Fernando, CA
A myHIVteam Member

Good night

November 10, 2022

Can HIV Cause Physical Pain Like Arthritis Does?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Princeton, WV
A myHIVteam Member

I take Gabapentin for my neuropathy it been helping with my ankle surgery pain
😇🙏😇

March 23

What Part Of Yourself Do You Never Wanna Lose?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Nesquehoning, PA

As time passes, we change. Time/ entropy is a natural part of life. With the changing tides, whats one part of yourself you wish to never change? What part of yourself do you never wanna lose?

How can you prevent the loss of yourself?

A myHIVteam Member

This is a multi faceted question
Losing loved ones and friends is the most difficult
I don’t want to lose my objectivity , my intelligence or my connection to spirt. I want to remain grounded.… read more

November 14, 2023

Are You Planning Something Special This Year For The Holidays?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

With the holidays around the corner. lots of people are looking forward to this year's holiday festivities. Are you going to do anything special this year,.. that you did not get to do last year, due to covid-19?

A myHIVteam Member

My birthday is the week before Thanksgiving and I've never had a party. So I've decided to celebrate Me! So I don't know what the future holds but I'm looking forward to it.

September 15, 2022

Higher Risks Of Cancer For Black Men With HIV Suggest Racial Inequities In US Health Care

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Two US studies show Black men with HIV have worse cancer outcomes than others. One study showed Black men with HIV have more than twice the risk of dying after diagnosis with Kaposi’s sarcoma compared to Hispanic men. The second study showed Black gay and bisexual men with HIV experienced anal cancer at rates 2.4 times higher than other men.

Read more here:

https://www.aidsmap.com/news/mar-2022/higher-ri...

A myHIVteam Member

I thought anal sex prevented Anal Cancer.

August 17, 2022

If You Could Do It All Over Again, Would You?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

If you had the chance to do your life again or some aspect of it, would you?

A myHIVteam Member
November 30, 2023
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