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June 3, 2002

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Forum on Switching/Simplifying Treatment What options do I have if none of my drug regimens are raising my CD4+ count? Is it wise to switch to Trizivir if I've already been on 3TC and AZT? My HIV infection was caught early, and I started meds right away. Now my doctor says I'm so healthy I can stop taking them, but why fix what ain't broke? Forum on Starting Treatment Which meds are safe to take for people with pancreatitis? I've had HIV for 10 years but still haven't developed any symptoms. How do I know when it's time to start meds? Forum on Lipodystrophy & Wasting Do you know anything about using Gortex inserts to counter facial wasting? Can lipodystrophy cause hernias? I stopped my meds 15 months ago, but my thin arms/legs and huge belly haven't changed! What now?		Forum on Managing Side Effects What can mitochondrial toxicity lead to, and which drugs are most likely to cause it? What are the dangers of taking heroin while on anti-HIV meds? Forum on AIDS-Related Cancers Is anyone conducting clinical trials for Kaposi's sarcoma and lymphoma? If I use growth hormone for my lipodystrophy, could it cause my lymphoma to come back? What does "reactive lymphoid hyperplasia" on my biopsy report mean? Forum on Safe Sex, Prevention & Transmission Are there any condoms or lubricants that can actually kill HIV? Off the Beaten Trail: The Paranoia Patrol If I masturbate while I'm not feeling well, will I get AIDS? I ate something while there was dried blood on my hands. Can I get HIV? Can I get HIV by licking a pierced nipple?
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