The Body: Living With HIV

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Alora Gale

Born With HIV
"Now I'm at a point where I look at the pills and think, 'Yeah, these pills -- this fistful of pills -- are what's keeping me alive [laughter].' It was hard watching my mom die of the disease that I had ... I knew I could end up like her. It's hard having that realization at such a young age."

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Why do I feel tired and low?
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I took a job nearly a year ago because it was a great opportunity, I started Cobra while I figured out my options. Unfortunately l lapsed paying one payment and now have no insurance. Am I out of insurance options?
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I have searched everywhere for information on being HIV + and working in the medical field. I am a nurse and have been restricted from doing IV's, blood draws, etc. What are the rules?
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