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Should The Term "AIDS" Be Retired? I Think @A myHIVteam Member
Should the term "AIDS" be retired? I think @A myHIVteam Member might have mentioned this, but this is the first time I've seen it on Medscape.
Is AIDS just advanced HIV infection, or would eliminating the term give the impression that it's no longer a problem?
On the other hand, it might mean that deaths from TB and malaria are down, due to better control of the pathogens & mosquitoes.
Epidemiology is complicated by many factors, like poverty, war, the… read more
Does Anyone Have Any Advice On Medicare B C D? The Whole Thing Is So Confusing. Medigap, Part D, Or G. You Name It. A Nightmare For Me.
From what I can tell from my card it says (part A) for hospital (partB) is medical (part D) is my medicines but my self it's confusing I have to meet a spendown of $88.00 a month if not I have to… read more
Just Curious If Anyone On Here Has Heard Of My HIV Case?? Michael Holder Bay City, Mich??
On June 14th 2000 I was the first in Bay City, MI to be charged with HIV failure to inform!! I was railroaded,, given the maximum sentence and sent away to die!! Got parole after 8 1/2 years and now I'm raising my two beautiful healthy babies as a single father!!!
Thank you for sharing your story.
Any Of My Friends Close To Evansville Wanna Go Get A Coffee Or Listen To A Band ?
Sounds great @A myHIVteam Member. Unfortunately, I am in Arizona. I imagine there are people closer to you who might be amenable to the offer. Don't give up. Many don't check in as frequently as us… read more
Does Anyone Have Hard Belly And Is Overweight Due To Biktarby? Is There Medicine To Stop The Weight Gain Or To Loose It?
I gain significant weight since I started Biktarby. Most of it is on my abdomen and have a hard belly . I become very depressed and insecure because I never been this heavy I am 5'9 and am 250lbs. Before I started Biktarby I weight 146lbs. I been 135-146lbs since I was 18 till two years ago. No one in my family is over weight. I started to gain weight rapidly since I started medication . I gone on diets and exercise and lost at most 15lbs but then I gain them right back. I had to throw away… read more
I was on that med and it was not good weight gain,upset stomach,over all felt sick and miserable for 8 month could not do so, I asked to switch new med that is very common in Europe thats all in one… read more
Supposed To Be Hiv Negative And Don't Have Cancer But Your Body Looks Like It's Going Through Wasting
If you're HIV negative and don't have cancer but are experiencing symptoms that resemble wasting syndrome, such as significant weight loss and muscle loss without trying, it's important to consult… read more
What Normally Happens When You Miss A Day Without Taking Your Drugs ???can Someone Help Me On This
If you miss a dose take it the next time you take it, I usually take mine biktarvy at nite after I eat ... I was taking it in the morning but I find that I was tired all the time...
I Have Gain A.lot Of Weight And It Stresses Me A Lot, Enxiety
The majority of HIV meds will make you gain weight. You just have to watch your diet and exercise more. Talk to the doctor about your concerns with the weight that you're gaining. If your HIV clinic… read more
I Have Gain A.lot Of Weight And It Stresses Me A Lot, Enxiety
The FDA approved in March 2024 Semaglutide aka Wegovy/Olympic for cardiovascular health treatment (high blood pressure, cholesterol ldl/helps,) AND studies have shown to reduce inflammation, liver… read more
How Do You Find Your Employment Chances Have Changed Since Your Diagnosis, Either From Your Own Perception Or Your Employer (if You’ve Discl
I contracted TB Meningitis 13 years after having contracted HIV. I wasn’t on ARVs until that point.
My cognition has been adversely affected and hinders me in holding down a job, despite my previous exemplary career prior to my illness
Working is tough. Its somewhat better now that I'm more aware of my issues. I don't see myself learning a new career. My memory sucks. But I can fake it for now, and clean up my messes in the… read more
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