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Positive-well, Ill-unemployed, protease-well-employed, ill

I have been HIV+ for app. 16 years. Was unemployed and on SSDI for almost 5 at the worst times. Returned to work after protease inhibitors feeling that I was just too young (43 now) and too healthy, in comparison with others, not to return to work....

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I wish I could offer some additional advice, but I can't. You are doing the right thing in getting a lawyer to represent you in this case.... Read more »

Seroconversion illness and antibodies/Seroconversion and HIV testing

Question 1:Firstly, thank you for your valuable advice. The work you do is abolutelyinvaluable!... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

Chronic hep B carrier and HIV infection [advice about Thailand]

Hi, i asked a question earlier but it wasnt answered and i am really desperate and trying my... Read more »

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Recently Diagnosed With HIV? African Americans Share Their Advice

Dealing with an HIV diagnosis on top of all of life's other challenges may seem too daunting a task to face. There's a huge community out there doing it every day, though, so to those who are recently diagnosed, you are certainly not alone. Over the... Read more »

Staying Healthy During Flu Season: Advice for People Living With HIV/AIDS

Dr. Ronald Valdiserri. Flu season is upon us; so, it's time for everyone in the HIV/AIDS community to prepare. We all know that that the flu can make anyone sick. But did you know that people with long-term health conditions -- including... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

New York: School AIDS Efforts Assailed

Concerned that students are having problems accessing health advice and condoms at New York City high schools, the Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project (CHAMP) yesterday launched a "Find the Condom in Your Schools" campaign. The nonprofit wants... Read more »

No Participants in Chinese Phase I Clinical Trial of HIV Vaccine Showing Ill Effects, Experts Say

None of the 49 participants taking an experimental HIV vaccine in a Phase I clinical trial launched last year in Nanning, China, is showing ill effects, according to clinical observation, Xinhuanet reports. Experts have been visiting the... Read more »

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Need advice about my HIV+ partner's depression

Posted by wjrmmjr, 4 Replies

My boyfriend is HIV+ and just tried to commit suicide by overdosing..he has been drinking and drugging. He is very depressed about his illness. I am very angry that he won't admit to his addiction and get help..but he says if I leave him he will... Read more »

Need advice

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had to retire from my job in April (no choice, too much LWOP and sick days). HIV+ since 1990. Some symptoms, no major illnesses but alot of health problems, including a real nightmare past month. I was denied disability retirement because I am... Read more »

dear jackie,please dont say im mad,im really ill,.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

dear jackie,im now nearly one year post/exposure,
ive had 2 bdna,and 1 pro viral dna tests,and also various antibody tests.all neg,or im also going to see a head doctor,one of the best they say at chelsea and westminister in london.just in case it... Read more »

PLEASE GIVE ADVICE AM I MAD

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I MET A GIRL FROM KOREA LAST YEAR IN JULY,I HAD A CONDOM BREAKAGE,ALSO IN JULY I FELT ILL,SWEATING ALL THE TIME,AND SINCE NOVEMBER BURNING PAIN IN FEET,I HAD VIRAL LOAD TESTS IN AUG,SEPT,ALL -50COPIES.I HAD ANTIBODY TESTS IN SEPT,OCT,DEC,JAN02 ALL... Read more »

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