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What Goes Through Your Mind Right Before Surgery?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Sometimes the sedative that is administered helps a great deal to relieve the anxiety.
What goes through your mind, right before you go under for surgery?

A myHIVteam Member

Luisgabriel thanks for hug here on your your post about JimNowlen too .

March 8

How Can I Pass With My Luggage My Hiv Medications To Go Abroad In Ariport Please Tell Me

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Washington, DC
A myHIVteam Member

I travel quite a bit internationally, and my medication has never been questioned. I do keep photos on my phone of prescriptions, in case it is ever questioned. This is more likely for pain and other… read more

March 4 (edited)

How Can I Pass With My Luggage My Hiv Medications To Go Abroad In Ariport Please Tell Me

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Washington, DC
A myHIVteam Member

Yes.

March 4

How Can I Pass With My Luggage My Hiv Medications To Go Abroad In Ariport Please Tell Me

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Washington, DC
A myHIVteam Member

Hab ich damit bis jetzt bei der Reise keine Probleme gehabt,

March 5

How Much Treatment Cost For Non Resident In Miami?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Miami, FL

Im acually living in europe and thinking too change my life by going to Miami and start over. I dont know nobody there, so i found out that it might be a good solution to ask my questions on here. im actually undetectable my cd4 are 1182. found out 2 years ago summer 2022 that i was positif 3 weeks after the act, taking my medecines since then and never missed a pill. when i will come to Miami im not going to bring my medications so i dont get rejected at the entry. I think since i got HIV i… read more

A myHIVteam Member

thanks @A myHIVteam Member

March 7

How Are You Doing Being A Senior Living As A Long Term Survivor?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

I just turned 71. Like some of you have lived practically half my life with an HIV diagnosis. For me it is very hard and isolating. My life partner and I split years ago, and I haven't trusted or really wanted to get into another relationship. Got really hurt, and don't want to go through that again. My only surviving family is my sister and her brood who take advantage of my being Gay with HIV, so had to cut ties with them. I also feel it is my responsibility to carry the torch for all… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Paul, thanks for the insight. I received my brace a few weeks ago. It has made a world of difference. I read up on what an ankle replacement would entail, and I would rather try the brace for a while… read more

September 26

How Are Guys Meeting Others To Date.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Pompano Beach, FL

I find myself withdrawn from approaching others as I will have to reveal my status. At a older age it is even more difficult. Not sure where to look in the dating process.

A myHIVteam Member

So true ! I think a lot of guys don’t understand someone being undetectable!!!

March 3

How Many Meds Do You CURRENTLY Have On Hand Right This Very Minute? Why Do You Not Have Reserves Stocked Up For Emergencies?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

These questions are for the people in the United States, mainly
I see so many of you say that you are low on meds and are running out. There are members in one state who can't get their meds filled right now because of a computer hack in their state's system
My question is this: Why are you so low on medication? Why do you not have reserves built up for computer hacks, paperwork delays, or medication delivery delays?
The answer that 99.999% of you will tell me is this:
"My insurance will only… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I have backups upon backups. When I'm due for refills, I have about a week or two of any given med, EXCEPT my HIV meds. I always have at least 50 days on hand, even when I'm due for a refill. My brain… read more

March 6

Could We Do Time Line Where You Put Year You Found Out You Had Virus?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Oakland, CA
A myHIVteam Member

Indeed, I am glad to be meeting long term survivors. And in a significant way, you fellows are the veterans leading to where we are today in treatments. Thank you for your service.

March 8

Good Afternoon, How Can One Work Without Missing Days Because In My Case I Missed A Lot Due To Appointments Or Because I Don't Feel Well All The Time?

Buenas Tardes, ¿cómo Se Puede Trabajar Sin Faltar Días Porque En Mi Caso Falté Mucho Por Citas O Porque No Me Siento Bien Todo El Tiempo?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Pensilvania

Good afternoon, how can one work without missing days because in my case I missed a lot due to appointments or because I don't feel well all the time?

Buenas tardes, ¿cómo se puede trabajar sin faltar días porque en mi caso falté mucho por citas o porque no me siento bien todo el tiempo?

A myHIVteam Member

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