Please Note: Due to volume considerations, not all questions can be answered. Questions most likely to be answered will be those of general interest to a broad group of visitors to this forum. Questions pertaining to a specific case; requests for diagnosis, medical advice, or second opinion; or requests for opinions about untested alternative therapies will generally not be answered.
|
|
 |
 |
He tells me he is HIV+, help me please
Nov 3, 2003
Hello DR.
I am gay and recently met the man of my dreams, we had a beautiful date and I was so happy, he is a person that I could fall in love with, and he tells me that he is HIV +. I am confused and scared, but I do know that I care for him. What can I do, can it work...
What should I do , help me please, just a small word of advice would be so appreciated.
Thank You,
|
 |
|
 |
|
Response from Dr. Remien
His HIV status alone should not be a reason to not pursue this relationship. A good relationship is based on a lot of important factors and it is only with time that you can know how good a relationship is. You do need to understand the basics about HIV, including how it is transmitted. If you are not sure you do know the basic facts, get the information - ask questions. There are lots of resources out there including those on this website: The Body. Finally, it is also very important that you and this man TALK about your feelings and concerns regarding HIV as well as other intimate things that two getting to know each other usually talk about.
|
|
|
 Please remember that this forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not engaged through this
forum in rendering legal or medical advice or professional services. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible
for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.
Questions and messages posted to this forum are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of The Body, Body Health Resources Corporation or any sponsor of this
forum. While neither The Body nor Body Health Resources Corporation regularly reviews posted content, we reserve the right to delete, move, or
edit postings if we deem it appropriate under the circumstances. Visitors submitting questions remain solely responsible for the content of their
messages.
Information provided by experts is general only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease, or relied upon as
legal or other professional advice. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. If you have or suspect you may have a
health or legal problem, you should consult your own health care provider or your attorney.
Copyright notice.
|
|
|
|
