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Cure Or No Cure

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

HIV has come a long way from the 80s and 90s. And yes I know many will live a normal lifespan albeit challenging. However do you really believe the science or the scientific community will ,which includes our drug companies that are keeping us alive really find a cure.i read a lot and im extremely hopeful but hiv is such an insidious virus that is exceptionally good invading and hiding in our bodies. Is anyone hopeful that in our lifetime we will be cured and by that I mean no more medication… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I have a bridge to sell you also lol

Hello, I'm New And I Would Like To Know If There Is A Foundation In Nashville Where I Can Receive Free Treatment. Please.

Hola Buenas Soy Nuevo Quisiera Consultar Si Hay Una Fundación En Nashville Donde Pueda Recibir Tratamiento Gratuito . Por Favor

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New York Mills, MN
A myHIVteam Member

Look for Infectious doctor near you and go get medicine, most Clinics will enroll you in Ryan white program where you will get free treatment, insurance, and even housing.

Wat Would U Do

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Houston, TX

Sometime HIV will make feel real bad sometimes

A myHIVteam Member

yes I have fair days and some really ruff ones. HIV alters your ability to deal with infections, and colds and stuff that haooens regularly to the body. I worry that it will allow Dementia to take… read more

Calcium Supplements

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

Anyone found calcium that is not citrate or carbonate?

A myHIVteam Member

There are supplements that use the absorbable calcium you just have to look and read the labels of the pill bottles.

Hi Guys

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

Hi guys,
Anyone here if anyone know that HIV like us can apply for SSA benefit? since my health going down and i dont work and may not work for few month ?

A myHIVteam Member

In a sense, i lucked out in that i was 67 when i was diagnosed and Medicare (so far anyway) and my Part D plan has been super. I am retired and my retirement is split 50-50 with my ex so I qualify for… read more

Does Having A CD 4 Count Over 1000 Mean Our Immune System Is Strong Enough To Fight The Coronavirus If Infected?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

Wondering if we fall into the immune compromised category as described by the CDC if our CD 4 count is in the range of normal. It probably doesn't matter for me since I'm in my 60's and have kidney disease which both put me in the high risk category for the Coronavirus. Also I have heard through the HIV grapevine that being on AIDS meds might offer some protection.

I live in Seattle, the epicenter of the virus for the US so looking for as much information to, I guess, convince myself I'll be… read more

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member There is just one HIV medication that they are looking into but they can not say if it will work or not until they take it through a trial which could take a year or so. In the… read more

Has Telling Your Family Caused A Breakdown Of That Relationship?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Kelowna, BC

I have been HIV for 11 years and told my family when I was really sick at the beginning. For a couple of years my siblings cared. The relationship has deteriorated to non communication. I attrirbite that to my taking back my power and saying no "I'm not going to take it anymore". I miss my siblings but they treat me as if I don't exist. Obviously they have no idea what it is to be living with a perpetual illness with the greater chances of secondary illness. I live in constant fear that… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Disclosing your HIV status to family members can have varied outcomes. Some people experience support and acceptance, while others may face withdrawal or unsupportive reactions. It's important to… read more

I Am A Woman Who Wants To Date Men Again. Why Do I Feel Like I Am Too SCARED 😥😥to Start. Does Anybody Else Put Up DEFENSE'S????🤔🤔

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHIVteam Member

For me yes very scary because whenever you tell them it's a different interest.than everything changed to oh I'm so sorry and maybe a few phone calls and that's all just disappear.and for the one who… read more

Half Trillion Dollars Spent On HIV/AIDS Between 2000 And 2015 Study Shows:

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

This revealed in a long term study performed by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation IHME a research organization at the University of Washington in Seattle. The total was $562.6 billion spent globally during 2000-2015 on the care, treatment, and prevention of the disease. It was determined "globally, governments were the largest source of spending on HIV/AIDS in 2015, contributing $29.8 billion or 61 percent of total spending on HIV/AIDS. Prepaid private spending was the smallest… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I completely agree with you.

The big Pharmaceuticals make billions on treatments, that then cause other issues. So, we - those trying to survive and live our normal lives, become beholden to more… read more

What If You're HIV Neg Again?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

So the 2nd person to be cured / cleared of HIV made quite a headline...

If that person is you, what would be the first thing that you'd do, and why?

A myHIVteam Member

Yep I would too