Can Someone Be Hiv Positive For Many Years And Not Know It

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COULD I BE HIV POSITIVE (WHAT YOU DONT KNOW CAN KILL YOU, 2010) ( IS IT BETTER TO GET HIV TESTED OR NOT TO KNOW, 2011)

Hello Doc, I am really worried. I had unprotected sex (on 14 Feb 2010) with my ex-girl. We broke up and 8 months later she was tested positive for hiv (12 Oct 2010). She told me this recently about her status and that I should take a test too...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,At this point there is no way to know if your ex was positively charged at the time of your last unprotected shag in February 2010. Consequently, HIV testing is definitely warranted. Get counseling if necessary, but do get HIV tested. When it... Read more »

I just found out my boyfriend is HIV positive , what do I do? (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

My boyfriend and I have been together about a year and he contracted HIV about two months ago. I love him and I've chosen to stay with him but I am concerned for my own health because I do not have HIV. We have used condoms when we have sex but...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend's recent HIV diagnosis. Regarding your risk, I suggest you read through the information in the archives of this forum in the chapters dedicated to magnetic couples, HIV-sexual prevention and... Read more »

Is it possible to have sex with HIV positive for 17 years with no protection and don't get?

My husband just found out that he is HIV positive. He did a chek up and his platelets were too low, the doctor ordered an HIV test and tested positive. We have been married 17 years and he swears to God that never betrayed me. We have a wonderful...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting. Sorry about the lengthy turn around time.Sorry to hear about your husband and your understandable anger.While unusual, there are very well documented cases of women who were repeatedly exposed to HIV who did not get... Read more »

3 years positive in 9yr rel w/HIV-

I am 38 and have been in a monogamous relationship with a man 68 for more than 9 years. about 3 years ago i was hospitalized with PCP and it was revealed that i was HIV+. My partner is strictly oral. I know that there is risk in oral sex. He...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

Most people are not interested in having "sexless" relationships. And as you can see from a lot of the other questions on this forum most couples find ways to have satisfying sexual relationships even when they are of mixed status. That... Read more »

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I am HIV positive, I tested positive a year ago.

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Hello I am HIV Positive and I have been taking the necessary medication and I tested positive a year ago. Read more »

1 year positive!!

Posted by Dreamer76, 2 Replies

Hi Everyone,

I`ve been HIV positive for 1 year now and felt i should post something!! In particular, for those people who are where i was this time last year... a bad place.... to say the least!!

Believe me when i tell you that life does go on!!! Ok,... Read more »

One Year Positive

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Hey everyone. So i havent been on here in almost a year due to working in this slowly deteriorating economy and praying everyday that I will still have a job. Last time i was here i had jsut tested positive at the young age of 23 in December of... Read more »

15 years old, and positive

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I just figured i would sign up on this site, and find someone my age to talk to. I don't know anyone my age that is positive with HIV. Well i am! I have questions, but i don't think anyone would understand unless they were positive. It's depressing... Read more »

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