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What Really Bothers You Most About Being HIV Positive?

By A myHIVteam Member 84 answers

Have You Had Or Have Cancer?

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If You Could Create A TED Talk About Your Experience With HIV, What Would It Be About?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Dracut, MA

I am yet to figure this question out yet but it would be something on the theme of “Ive learned that living with HIV is not just a diagnosis; its also an inner journey” How about you?

A myHIVteam Member

Paul you can never offend me lol😘

June 21

I Have Burning In My Feet, But Dr. Say They Don't Believe The Medication Cause It, And.my Balance Is Way Off, And My Left Leg Feels Numb.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHIVteam Member

Is there anyone on here with neurotharpy, that feels they should start a lawsuit, similar to the truvada lawsuit?

September 10

For All The Dads, How Do You Celebrate Fathers Day?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii

I'm celebrating in the hospital being here since June 7, 2024
due to accident. My furbaby will also be here.
"Happy Fathers Day"

A myHIVteam Member

Happy Father's Day...sending good healing vibes to you.

June 16

Hi Everyone, I Was Wondering If I Could Get Some Helpful Information About HIV Treatment Accessibility And Cost As Someone Moving From EU.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Poznan, Poland

I have had the best experience when it comes to treatment accessibility and affordability; my drugs are covered by my obligatory health insurance.

My health status is like a sworn secret that the next doctor in the same hospital doesn’t have access to my database except I grant permission.

Also, my workplace has no right to ask for my HIV status as it is a protected data on personal data protection law.

I am Planning of moving to the USA for a PHD program, but scared about the uncertainties… read more

A myHIVteam Member

The first thing I would do is search for an aids service organization around the area you plan to move
Here in the USA, unlike many people think, or they think they know, but don't, workplaces can… read more

June 14

I Am Feeling Good Today! Is There Anyone Near Ashland, KY?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Ashland, KY
A myHIVteam Member

go to the "meet others" link on this site. in the search bar, under meet others,, type in your area. it will bring everyone up in about a 70 mile radius of you.

June 13

I Have Heard That The New Injectable Meds May Not Be Suitable For Patients With Mental Health Issues Is This True?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Cleveland, AU
A myHIVteam Member

I do not find any correlation between the two.
The only thing I'm finding about mental health and HIV medication is the lack of taking it, and that is any hiv medication, not just the injectables.

June 13

Anyone Else Having This Problem?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Royal Oak, MI

Been HIV positive since 2005.
Recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis despite working out with heavy weights and drinking milk like a fish. Last compression fracture happened trying to help someone up who had fallen. Still trying to recover from that. I know I'm getting old but for god's sake...

A myHIVteam Member

I understand I have osteoporosis and arthritis and I've had three surgeries.

June 12

Once After Contact. How Long Did It Take To Have Symptoms And What Were They? And How Long Is The Waiting Window Really?

Un Vez Despues Del Contacto. Cuanto Tiempo Paso Para Tener Síntomas Y Cuales Fueron? Y Cuato Tiempo Es Realmente La Ventan De Espera

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
MATAMOROS TAMAULIPAS MEXICO

What is the real time to be able to do the test after contact, since I did one after 40 days and it came back negative, the person who did it told me that after 15 days it is reliable. For this time in days, the. Symptoms are already manifesting
? Or must it take years to have them? I would like to talk to someone, I think I am getting sicker for not having certainty or concise answers. Reading a lot about the subject makes me feel all these symptoms. 😟 Has anyone had internal tremors?

Cual es el tiempo real par poder hacer la prueba despues del contacto, ya que me hice una a los 40 dias y salio negativa, la persona que me la hizo, me dijo que despues de 15 dias ya es confiable. Para este tiempo en dias, los. Sintomas ya se manifiestan
? O para tenerlos deben pasar años? Quisiera hablar con alguien, creo me estoy enfermando mas por no tener certeza o respuestas concisas. El leer mucho sobre el tema hace que sienta todos esos sintomas. 😟 Alguien presentó temblores internos?

A myHIVteam Member

Hello CimaCatillo 🤗.

I understand your concern and I will try to give you information that can help you. HIV symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Some people may begin to have early… read more

Hola CimaCatillo 🤗.

Entiendo tu preocupación y voy a intentar darte información que pueda ayudarte. Los síntomas del VIH pueden variar mucho de una persona a otra. Algunas personas pueden comenzar a… leer más

June 13

How Can I Find HIV Healthcare Help?

Como Puedo Encontrar Ayuda De Atención Médica Del VIH

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Oxford Pensilvania

Hello, I am looking for help, I have HIV. If anyone knows of any programs, I would like to know. I live in Oxford, Pennsylvania.

Hola estoy buscando ayuda tengo VIH si alguien sabe de algun programa me gustaria saberlo vivo en oxford Pensilvania

How Can I Find HIV Healthcare Help?

Como Puedo Encontrar Ayuda De Atención Médica Del VIH

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Oxford Pensilvania

Hello, I am looking for help, I have HIV. If anyone knows of any programs, I would like to know. I live in Oxford, Pennsylvania.

Hola estoy buscando ayuda tengo VIH si alguien sabe de algun programa me gustaria saberlo vivo en oxford Pensilvania

A myHIVteam Member

Go to welfare! Every state has that!

June 15
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