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What Kind Of Treatment Does Everyone Do For Neuropathy In The Feet?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Ashland, KY

The pain in my feet is increasing each day. Over the past year it was manageable without taking Neurotin but tonight I started on it to try and get some relief.

A myHIVteam Member

@justme2dayiv'e ben on neuropathy forover 35 years,at first on was on percodans and thenpercosets butnreallycouldntcontrol it until i got off of narcotics and got on gabapentin that controls it, i… read more

Occupations

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Ashland, KY

I was just wondering if anyone else works in the health care field, specifically surgical areas or sterile processing. If you do have you had any problems with your organization while working? I am getting ready to return to work, hopefully after being off for the past 2.5 years recovering from cryptococcal meningitis. Let me know what your have experienced.

A myHIVteam Member

no matter what you feel you be fine and always handle everything with clam and relax mood. you seem to be a strong person and yes I know I don't know who you are but we are here to help each other and… read more

Have Anyone Ever Had The Antibiotic 750 Mg Levofloxacin? This Shit Is Strong!!!!

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

Yeah They already changed it last night after my arm swole up. The funny thing is I been on it for a week and no reactions until last night. I'm only receiving antibiotics thru IV.

No Respect By Cuzz

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Dalton, GA

She didn't know i was sick or nearly died she didn't know i hhad aids but when I told her she said do they know how long you will have it and when you will die wat do you tell someone like that

A myHIVteam Member

I’m sorry that you struggle with this you are not alone. What I can tell you is with the meds today save lives being HIV does not have to be a death sentence. I am proof of that because I’ve dem… read more

Contacts And The Brain

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Barrie, ON

I am curious about if wearing contacts can interfere with my mood and focus?

A myHIVteam Member

I just might go back to them when I go to my optometrist appointment in December.

I'm HIV+ And I'm Having Trouble With Weight Gain 25lbs To Be Exact. Is This Normal?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Marble Falls, AR
A myHIVteam Member

Yes very normal for HIV meds to gain weight. Don't try to change meds, it won't help. Just about all, if not all HIV meds cause weight gain.

Who Motivates You To Continue And Fight.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Saskatoon, SK
A myHIVteam Member

Nathaniel finds motivation to continue and fight from several sources:

- Friends and Family: They provide unconditional love and emotional support, which boosts his morale
- Health Care Providers:… read more

Im An Aids Survivor Of A Year Im Currently Undetectable But I Have Blips In My Counts

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Dalton, GA

Did anyone else diagnosed with aids ever have this issue if so wat cuzes it if i take my meds everyday and never miss a dose wat is some advice you would give to people like me did you have to change wat you ate wat if you only eat once or twice a day is it normal ive only been poz a year now wat do i have to look forward to

A myHIVteam Member

Undetectable in a month after getting on what is now Atripla.No blips ever. No side effects except some loss of collagen in my face. Undetectable since 2000.

Do You Have Your Meningitis Vaccine?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Deerfield Beach, FL

There is a push for everybody to get their meningitis vaccine or get it updated at least
In palm beach county ( Lake Worth ) Florida compass the the local LGBTQ center is working with Florida health dept to give meningitis vaccines next Tuesday
From their Twitter account:
“ In continued response to the #meningitis outbreak in Florida, Compass has partnered with the Florida Dept of Health to host a meningitis #vaccine clinic on Tuesday, July 12, from 3-7pm for FREE!
*Vaccines are on a first… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Of course

Fatigue Is One Of My Issues That Seems To Not Be Improving Over The Past 2 Years From Crypto Meningitis.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Ashland, KY

Has anyone else had Crypto Meningitis in the forum? If so how long did it take for you to get back to a normal life or are you still suffering from fatigue?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member,go to your DR. and find out why and get something for it, we dont need you getting sick or unable to walk,we need you here tohelp us all out and give us your wonderful hugs