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EffectsJul 13, 2008
Could surgery be connected to a sudden incr in v/l?Jul 13, 2008
benzodiazapinesJul 13, 2008
Response to intentional infectionJul 13, 2008
Depressed: Infected my partner; legal situations; no job..no purpose..no worthJul 13, 2008
HIV and teaJul 13, 2008
STDJul 13, 2008
HIV in brain & Nerv systemJul 13, 2008
Recently diagnosed with dementiaJul 5, 2008
Question regarding boyfriends memoryJul 5, 2008
HIV and Mental healthJul 5, 2008
Landlord resonsibilties to tenantsJul 1, 2008
CuriousJun 15, 2008
Paranoia/anxeity/dementia attacksJun 15, 2008
Can I get b ack my sexual desires?May 25, 2008
Denied LTDMay 25, 2008
Depression percentagesApr 29, 2008
the use of TetracyclinesApr 28, 2008
Help for brother-nlawFeb 26, 2008
childhood scarsFeb 17, 2008
generalFeb 17, 2008
hiv and disorientationFeb 17, 2008
HIV LAW SUEFeb 12, 2008
I am worried to go for operationJan 28, 2008
HIV mental stateDec 20, 2007
Antibody TestDec 1, 2007
My neighbor is hiv poz also but he is disclosing my status without consent to the neighbors. What can I do to make him stop?Dec 1, 2007
In defence of HIV/AIDS.Dec 1, 2007
persistant anxiety!Dec 1, 2007
memeory lossNov 30, 2007
watched, and strange feelingsOct 27, 2007
facial movementSep 19, 2007
Disability QuestionSep 19, 2007
AIDS DiagnosisSep 2, 2007
CuriousSep 2, 2007
Cognitive impairment or senior moments?Sep 2, 2007
ELISA TEstSep 2, 2007
borderline reactionAug 27, 2007
HIV and hearing lossAug 23, 2007
Death of HusbandAug 23, 2007
Another HIV and Memory Loss QuestionAug 22, 2007
Length of last stage of AIDSAug 22, 2007
hiv related demensiaAug 21, 2007
Coping with a partners angerAug 21, 2007
dementiaJul 25, 2007
zoloft and nictine gumJul 17, 2007
disclosureJul 10, 2007
A few questions about the virus HIV rather than AIDSJul 9, 2007
HIV and brainJul 8, 2007
HIV EncepholpathyJul 6, 2007
Best friend needs a wakeup callJul 2, 2007
Why has personal behavior structure not been discussed as to HIV infection?Jul 2, 2007
Please AdviseJun 26, 2007
Do I have AIDS Dementia?Jun 26, 2007
dementiaJun 24, 2007
emotions and decision to apply for disability insuranceJun 13, 2007
what is lymph glandJun 13, 2007
Hiv Genetic?Jun 8, 2007
what about hospital visits ?Jun 7, 2007
unprotected sex with viral loas of ZeroJun 6, 2007
psychological impact of ART tretmentJun 6, 2007
smokingJun 6, 2007
risk for dementiaJun 5, 2007
Prevelence of HIV related demensiaJun 5, 2007
AIDS related CancerJun 5, 2007
I feel angry & have insomia at the sametime,whats wrong with me?Apr 5, 2007
Bipolar disorder and HIV/sexual appetite responseFeb 11, 2007
Recently diagnosedFeb 9, 2007
Mental CloudyFeb 9, 2007
HIV/AIDS counseling/counseling referrals?Feb 1, 2007
HIV infectionJan 31, 2007
How long for the immune system to become affected by virus?Jan 31, 2007
spotty vision, trouble focusingJan 22, 2007
low grade feverJan 22, 2007
TrichomonasJan 22, 2007
I want to be HIV+ help pleaseJan 22, 2007
hiv infoJan 16, 2007
MAN TO MAN?Jan 16, 2007
Mental Health Resources in BrazilDec 19, 2006
HIV poz for 3 yrsDec 19, 2006
Redish Spots on chest and backDec 19, 2006
hepatitis cDec 19, 2006
HEPATITIS B(CARRIER)Dec 19, 2006
HIV AntibodiesNov 25, 2006
Delayed Stress SyndromeNov 25, 2006
Tested positive for HSV2 BUT...Nov 25, 2006
Fever resulted from HIVNov 13, 2006
Hiding HIV + ResultsNov 13, 2006
HIV/AIDS controversyOct 15, 2006
HIV exposed, but not infected?Oct 15, 2006
T-cell counts and stressOct 15, 2006
What rights do I have with Mental Health TreatmentOct 15, 2006
diagnosis: schizoaffective disorderSep 19, 2006
CuresJul 30, 2006
Prevalence of Substance AbuseJul 30, 2006
Where does aids come from?Jul 30, 2006
Is it about that time?Jul 30, 2006
can vitamins cause fatigue?Jul 30, 2006
HIV/HepC/depression and locked upJul 29, 2006
OCDJul 29, 2006
hep c dangersJul 23, 2006
TestingJul 23, 2006
how do i care for someone with aids related dementiaJul 22, 2006
HSV1 & HSV2Jul 22, 2006
Research regarding HIV+ support groupsJul 22, 2006
10 years?Jul 7, 2006
ARS FIGHTING VIRUSJun 12, 2006
HIV, Meth, DepressionJun 12, 2006
Ejaculation and being positiveMay 27, 2006
treatment in BrazilMay 27, 2006
sharing foodMay 4, 2006
Are diet pills less safe for HIV + peopleMay 4, 2006
lab in NYC makes mistake?May 4, 2006
aids and hivMay 4, 2006
HIV QuestionMay 4, 2006
Fast progressor vs slow progressorMay 4, 2006
herpes and othersMay 4, 2006
Vertigo and EffexorMay 4, 2006
medicalApr 26, 2006
3 Body fluids through HIV is known to be transmittedApr 25, 2006
smokingApr 25, 2006
can i be pregnant?Apr 25, 2006
re: HIV in the WorkplaceMar 24, 2006
CSA 54Mar 24, 2006
meningitis to hivMar 20, 2006
Valproic Acid & hiv?Mar 17, 2006
Social perpections not evolving?Mar 17, 2006
dream trips?Mar 17, 2006
Post tramatic stress syndromeMar 3, 2006
What Should I do? How Should I feel? mutal friend has HIVMar 3, 2006
Reporting in the state of PAFeb 16, 2006
hiv treatment in prisonsFeb 16, 2006
Must fungi infection be reLated to AIDs or HIvFeb 14, 2006
a dream tripFeb 14, 2006
aidsFeb 14, 2006
Doctors!Feb 9, 2006
Immunity or notFeb 9, 2006
Do I have HIV or a mental illness?Feb 9, 2006
HIV common requestFeb 9, 2006
Willful ExposureFeb 9, 2006
mental illnessFeb 9, 2006
HIV + and having an affairJan 18, 2006
health dept. calling meJan 12, 2006
Does HIV itself cause depression?Jan 11, 2006
maniaJan 6, 2006
HIV safe havenNov 16, 2005
dementiaNov 10, 2005
EFFECT OF HIVNov 8, 2005
confusedNov 2, 2005
Spanish version of HIV Dementia ScaleNov 2, 2005
HIV & Gay men's domestic violenceOct 31, 2005
Delayed response?Oct 28, 2005
Street at VA Medical CntrOct 27, 2005
Seizures blamed on AIDS/HIVAug 31, 2005
Delirium caused by lesions/brain damageAug 31, 2005
PML diagnosisAug 31, 2005
what is hiv dementia & what is hiv drug-related dementia & their symptomsAug 31, 2005
rep on lineJul 20, 2005
marijuana and hivMay 20, 2005
Crystal Meth and affects on HIVMay 20, 2005
Anxiety AttacksMay 3, 2005
ephedrine effectsMay 3, 2005
Drug testing?Feb 19, 2005
Tinnitus as a manifestation of PN?Feb 19, 2005
Lifespan of HIV without a hostFeb 19, 2005
Bronchitis/PneumoniaFeb 15, 2005
disclosure of HIV to insurance providersFeb 14, 2005
Rate of HIV Infection in childrenFeb 14, 2005
Depression + Brain Lesions + ?Feb 14, 2005
Encephalopathy treatment?Feb 14, 2005
HIV DementiaFeb 14, 2005
HIV. Can it effect the brain?Feb 9, 2005
are these symtoms of a siezure?Feb 8, 2005
What does this mean?Feb 8, 2005
Cure?Jan 20, 2005
self esteem and cultural stereotypesDec 13, 2004
HIV, psychosis, and health insuranceDec 13, 2004
Disclosure of HIV +ve statusDec 13, 2004
Gym regime and headachesNov 17, 2004
Memory lossNov 17, 2004
HIV, anger and control of my lifeNov 17, 2004
recently diagnosed with hep c and partner is hiv+Nov 17, 2004
pregnancyNov 6, 2004
Last stages of aidsNov 1, 2004
Paranoia relating to aging, and inevitably dyingOct 30, 2004
HIV associated Dementia: Modified HIV dementia scaleOct 30, 2004
life span of a personSep 14, 2004
Mental health related to asymptomatic, symptmatic label?Sep 3, 2004
InsomniaSep 3, 2004
hiv related dementia symptomsAug 26, 2004
BipolarAug 26, 2004
DRUG ABUSE AGAINAug 26, 2004
cortisol test: meds cause false positive?Jul 30, 2004
Crystal-Meth & HIV/HCVJul 22, 2004
effect of psychological stress on hep c viral loadJul 22, 2004
Mental mess: Tested positive, unemployed, no insuranceJul 22, 2004
buffalo humpJul 21, 2004
my sonJul 6, 2004
hiv and aidsJul 6, 2004
twisted firestarterJul 6, 2004
AIDS DEMENTIAMay 27, 2004
aids in learningMay 19, 2004
Chronic pain and antidepressantsMay 19, 2004
Chemical addictions and their effect on someone with HIVMay 19, 2004
Can One?May 11, 2004
Depressed and SucidualMay 10, 2004
Non stop Headache 24 hoursApr 18, 2004
What age should children be taught about HIV?Apr 8, 2004
Help please! My 'drive' still slips into stupid!Apr 8, 2004
MRI showed 2 non-specific white matter abnormalties in right frontal lobeApr 6, 2004
pimple liek bumpsMar 9, 2004
ONANISM OR MASTURBATIONMar 9, 2004
shinglesMar 3, 2004
Panic related to HIV exposureFeb 5, 2004
HIV/AIDSFeb 5, 2004
where does aids come fromFeb 4, 2004
Can a HIV male have childrenFeb 3, 2004
Anxiety?Feb 3, 2004
placebo effect worth it?Feb 3, 2004
New Itching AllergiesFeb 2, 2004
Damage in the brains of the HIV-positiveFeb 2, 2004
Could it be stress?Jan 29, 2004
Learning disability and HIV?Jan 29, 2004
Numbness in face, head etc.Jan 28, 2004
Common viruses, and their impact on the brain's development.Jan 12, 2004
question about rashesJan 11, 2004
Farewell Note from Michael ShernoffJan 1, 2004
I need therapyDec 22, 2003
Lymph nodesDec 16, 2003
ENT symptoms caused by stress ?Dec 4, 2003
ARS and symptomsDec 4, 2003
Follow up to question on bad marijuana incident.Dec 4, 2003
Enduring psychosis after eating garden milk weed?.Dec 4, 2003
SINUSITISDec 4, 2003
LYMPHNODE SWELLING!Dec 4, 2003
Can Diseases just go away?Dec 4, 2003
Complication due to regimen?Dec 3, 2003
Paramedic Essay, need advice.Nov 11, 2003
aids and psychosisNov 11, 2003
Mr Horwath , marijuana use in teenagers on the rise , (had bad incident myself).Nov 4, 2003
Depression/stress........Dry mouth?Nov 4, 2003
STRESS FUL SYMPTOMS!Nov 3, 2003
Mania/hypomaniaNov 3, 2003
Decent question here Doctors!!!!Oct 18, 2003
Lymph nodesOct 6, 2003
Retrovirus!!!!!!!!!!!!Oct 6, 2003
HerpesOct 2, 2003
unprotected sexSep 29, 2003
Privacy or Paranoia?Aug 3, 2003
Drinking a lot of beerJul 24, 2003
HIV, neurotransmission, and painJul 23, 2003
Panic attacks at my ends here!!! Jul 23, 2003
Using PCR test to determine your statusJul 3, 2003
Panic attacks at my ends here!!!Jul 2, 2003
What is the chance of getting bipolar disorder?Jun 25, 2003
light headed, every second of the day for the last 9 years.Jun 15, 2003
Should I tell my chiropractor?May 22, 2003
how raise empathy for HIV+ people?May 22, 2003
genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder with hivMay 15, 2003
About HIVApr 23, 2003
Is there any help with aids dementia?Mar 24, 2003
Can't get it up!Mar 14, 2003
Follow up on dementiaMar 5, 2003
dementiaMar 3, 2003
What is dementia?Feb 12, 2003
Deliberate InfectionJan 21, 2003
please answer thisJan 5, 2003
transexualismNov 4, 2002
Lost/Scared/Soc. Sec./LTDISep 4, 2002
should I go back to workAug 29, 2002
Having Children after InfectionJun 5, 2002
Future PlansMay 11, 2002
Which way to go?Dec 10, 2001
Interleukin2Aug 19, 2001
Swollen Gland or LympAug 19, 2001
Group Therapy and Counseling ResourcesApr 21, 2001
best graduate school for AIDS social workApr 17, 2001
Will I be able to continue as normalMar 15, 2001
Tired ALL the timeJan 31, 2001
HIV IN THE WORK PLACENov 17, 2000
CONFUSIONNov 1, 2000
HIV+ and HEPc + in a small communityNov 1, 2000
headaches and memory lossOct 24, 2000
insomniaOct 13, 2000
Breaking tiesOct 3, 2000
Volunteer opportunitiesSep 7, 2000
Is it true?Aug 27, 2000
stress and weight lossAug 9, 2000
Being reminded of Social PhobiasJul 22, 2000
Disclosure LawsDec 9, 1999
Why am I putting myself and other at risk HIVSep 1, 1999
I'm over itAug 11, 1999
AIDS PATIENTSFeb 11, 1998
Home test danger?Oct 22, 1997
HIV responsibilityOct 1, 1997
Eroticizing HIVJul 17, 1997



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