Are Africans Able To Get Medication For Hiv And Aids

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV Among African Americans

Fast Facts African Americans are the racial/ethnic group most affected by HIV. Young African American gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men are especially at risk of HIV infection. New HIV infections among African American women decreased for the first time in 2010. African Americans have the most severe burden of HIV of all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Compared with other races and ethnicities,...

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Hiv is able to cure now

is it able to cure Hiv now?i am a person who Hiv positive, may i go to cure hiv in other country?...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thank you for your post.There is no cure for HIV infection.However, there are very highly effective medicines to prevent the very serious complications of HIV/AIDS. These antiretroviral medications are available in most countries around the world... Read more »

can i be able to have kids

Hi doctor I want to know I have diagnose with HIV$AIDS last March 20010 been sick withabdominal pains they found out that I had TB aswell so they put me for Tb TREATMENT FOR THE WHOLE year till 2011 April so now Im only taking Atripla...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.You don't mention if you are male or female. Either way it's possible for magnetic couples to reduce the risk of HIV transmission during conception. See links below. With appropriate care and use of effective antiretroviral... Read more »

Will I be able to continue as normal

Dear Doctor I was diagnosed HIV+ Nov 2000. I haven't started theraphy yet but my numbers are getting bad and my doctor suggests that I should start theraphy soon. I am still overwhelmed by all this (I sometimes go through up to 10 different...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

I certainly understand your concerns, but fortunately most of my patients continue to work and go about their usual daily activities, even though they are taking antiretrovirals. The medications have gotten much simpler and better tolerated over the... Read more »

When I retire will I be able to get supplemental insurance to medicare?

I am HIV+, 63, and retire in 2 years when I am eligible for Medicare. Will I be able to get any of the supplemental insurances that are offered? I can retin my present work insurance when I retire but cost would be $570 a month. Would that still...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

Yes, you will be able to purchase a Medicare Supplement (also called Medigap) when you start your Medicare at age 65. Federal law requires insurance companies to offer you an open enrollment period when you first become eligible for Medicare, and... Read more »

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African Aids

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I HAVE READ ALOT ABOUT OTHORDOX AND DISSENT VIEWS IN REGARD TO HIV AND AIDS FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS, BUT I BELIEVE WITH ALL MIGHT HEART THAT THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH THE COVENTIONAL OTHORDOX VIEW ON THE HIV AND AIDS FIELD IN AFRICA, YES,... Read more »

Will I be able to work??

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'm HIV+ and am still in what has been a prolonged/severe acute phase post infection which was about 7 weeks ago. I will have my first appointment next week with the HIV specialist and get blood results etc. I expect high viral load given my acute... Read more »

Small group of patients were able to stop taking Aids drugs without any resurgence of the virus

Posted by ashler1977, 3 Replies

This is why testing soon after you had a risk is SO important:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jul/26/french-study-scientists-hiv

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New African/African American Meeting Place Online

Posted by Anonymous

Greetings,

We have started a new HIV/AIDS website dedicated to African/African Americans. We currently have the ability
for users to add blogs, post information that is of use to the
community and hiv dating. We need your assistance in getting this... Read more »

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