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Have You Decided That Sex Is Not For You?

By A myHIVteam Member 78 answers

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By A myHIVteam Member 74 answers

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Ladies, When Is The Last Time You Had A Colonoscopy Done??

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Higher anal cancer mortality for women with HIV
Read more here:

https://www.aidsmap.com/news/jan-2024/higher-an...

Higher anal cancer mortality for women with HIV
Higher anal cancer mortality for women with HIV
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member Male or female colon cancer is a problem. So yes everyone needs to have a colonoscopy every 5 years. If you were joking then I get it ha ha ha

February 1

How Much Does HIV Treatment Cost In Your Country?

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Washington, DC
A myHIVteam Member

Thanks for sharing

January 30

I Dont Understand My Viral Load

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Cincinnati, OH

shows: hiv rna detected, hiv pcr viral load is <20, hiv-1 pcr log is <1.30

A myHIVteam Member

Understanding your viral load is crucial in managing HIV. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Viral Load: This measures the amount of HIV in your blood
- Undetectable Viral Load:… read more

July 28

Football Fans! Let's Take A Survey!

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

San Francisco 49ers v Lions
And
Chiefs v Raven
Then
Superbowl winner

A myHIVteam Member

Ok I am not a ball sports guy at all. But I was born in 49, so by deduction I am for the 49ers

January 30

Does Anyone Have Any Happy HIV Stories To Share??? Does Everything Have To Be Gloom And Doom?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Bronx, NY

My story: The lbgtqiaxyz senior program I recently joined has a subsection group for poz 50+. It really is a joy to be at a center that has such special programming. I've been to a play and party event. Met some wonderful people as well. Looking forward to an enjoyable future.

A myHIVteam Member

I’m still here thirty something years after I was told my time was limited. Additionally, perhaps my husband and I would not be together otherwise. When we met in ‘99, my husband, who is negative, had… read more

July 25

Have You Ever Been Incarcerated And Never Received Your HIV Medications?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

I was reading a story of a guy who was arrested for failure to appear. While in jail, he died because he didn't get his HIV medications. This made me curious, have you been incarcerated and never got your meds?
Read the story here:
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-0...

Jailed for missing a court date, he died after not being given his HIV medicine, suit says
Jailed for missing a court date, he died after not being given his HIV medicine, suit says
A myHIVteam Member

I had to answer this, because I had this to happen to me here in Va. I was refused my meds, because it was stated they had not been approved by the medic. Then they said that they lost my meds. The… read more

June 27

What's A Good Way To Start Meeting Others With HIV To Go On Dates With?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Manassas, VA

I have HIV viral load undetectable. I'm looking for someone of the opposite sex just to spend time with not even on a date if they don't want too. I just really could use someone spending time with me in the outdoors and have hang out time with

A myHIVteam Member

To start meeting others with HIV for dating, consider the following:

- Use HIV-Specific Dating Sites/Apps: Platforms like Poz Personals, PozMatch.com, PositiveSingles, and Hzone are designed for… read more

July 25

Do You Remember The Good Times More, Or The Bad Times More?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Sierra Vista, AZ

I know I have been a good guy countless times, not that I can give a single example now. 🤠. But, I can remember the handful of times I was the bad guy like it was yesterday. Is that the norm?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. @A myHIVteam Member.

https://youtu.be/8_NzZvdsbWI?si=C8x7Hwqlgrr7ALPq

February 13

Bloodwork Results On Dovato

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Atlanta, GA

I usually have bloodwork every 6 months as I have been stable and undetectable on my medications for many years now. My last bloodwork showed a small uptick in my viral load - still undetectable but a small increase. My doctor said that it may be that the Dovato is no longer working as well as it should since it only contains 2 antivirals instead of 3 as all other HIV meds do. Has anyone else had this same experience while taking Dovato - and did you have to change meds?

A myHIVteam Member

I just had a blip 2 labs ago showing I was detectable but viral load still low. That day when I got my labs I was really sick, so sick I should have stayed home. But it was the only day I had… read more

January 27

Vitamins

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Pleasant Grove, UT

- [ ] What specific vitamins should I be taking because I know I’m not getting the right amount of nutrients that I need for my body every day. Plus, I have a lot of other auto immune diseases such as fibromyalgia, lupus, arthritis, psoriasis, and thyroid problems.😬👍Plus, I have a lot of other auto immune diseases such as fibromyalgia, lupus, arthritis, psoriasis, and thyroid problems.

A myHIVteam Member

Try elderberry. It boosts the immune system.

January 27
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