Comforting Hiv Medication Success

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Successful Implementation of a Clinic-Based Prevention Intervention Program for HIV-Infected Persons

There's nothing like hearing the results of studies directly from those who actually conducted the research. It is these women and men who are transforming HIV treatment and care. In this interview, you'll meet one of these impressive HIV... Read more »

Editor's Note: The Road to Success

Just like most journeys in life, the road to success in treating HIV is often paved with failure, false starts, and detours. Recently I decided to change my entire HIV medication regimen, even though I had been on the same successful regimen for... Read more »

A "Negative" Outlook: Dr. Steve Natterstad Shares Secrets to a Successful Magnetic Relationship

Steven M. Natterstad, M.D. When "Dr. Steve" isn't responding to questions from our Spanish-speaking readers on TheBody.com's Tratamientos forum , he runs the Frascino Medical Group, which provides comprehensive care for people living with HIV/AIDS.... Read more »

Ask the Experts

Ironic? or I being stupid I need your comfort and voice of reason (SWEAT) (HIV BASICS)

Dear Doctor Bob,I have been going through s lot these pat few months due to a stupid mistake. I recently went to have an hiv test done it came out negative wohoo after 3 months!!! The councilor I talked to shook my hands had sweaty palms, Since the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your fears are completely unwarranted. HIV is not transmitted by sweat! Be reasonable. If HIV were so easily transmitted, it would have wiped out the entire planet years ago. See below.Dr. BobHIV infection by sweatMay 6, 2007 Doc, I just read on... Read more »

COMFORTABLE WITH PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN; UNCOMFORTABLE WITH DUTCH REFORM NURSES

I was recently diagnosed HIV positive and have decided to be treated for HIV by my hospital's infectious disease specialists. The specialists recommend a primary care physician to treat other unrelated or unknown ailments. I have an...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

Well - not exactly a medical query - but I'd say that it would be great if you did feel welcome and trusting of all the medical personnel you will deal with. Including the nurses. And changing doctors to find that right combination may be one... Read more »

How to find mental health professional that I do not have to comfort?

I have been pos for 11 years. I have other, more active, chronic illnesses. Whenever I decide to try therapy (i also have depression), I always wind up having to "comfort" the therapist who obviously find my problems overwhelming. Do you...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

You need to find someone who has experience with people who have medical illnesses, inlcuding HIV/AIDS. They do exist, but psychotherapists with no medical training or experience may find the medical issues intimidating. You might try the local... Read more »

need some comfort.

Hello, I've read through a lot of your posts and they have been very informative. I apologize for the redundancy but I wanted to know if there were any documented cases of HIV exposure for someone who has not been sexually active nor does any...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The HIV-acquisition risk from getting blood in your mouth is extremely small at best. A single HIV test at the three-month mark is all that's warranted. The odds remain astronomically on your side that you did not contract HIV from the... Read more »

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Seeking some comfort.

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

hey you all.

I am going for a blood test with my primary doctor this monday. Its coming out of my own pocket cause I dont have insurance. I had protected sex in mid august of 2005 and tested neg late nov. Back in Jan of 06 I had in incident that I've... Read more »

HIV med success stories?

Posted by sunkyst, 7 Replies

Does anyone here have any success stories with HIV meds i.e. you've been on treatment for a while and it's working well for you without too many serious side effects? Read more »

A success story

Posted by Blixer, 9 Replies

I know that HIV and HIV with meds is far from a walk in the park. I know that there are still bad things that happen. But I also know there are some very bright spots. I saw this on the John Hopkins HIV site posted yesterday and thought it... Read more »

COMFORT & HIV

Posted by Survivor, 2 Replies

Please adjust my thinking for me.....

Yesterday was the first Saturday I have had off with William for quite awhile. I work a bunch and we really dont get a full day together unless its doctor related. How fucked up is that? Anyway, William when... Read more »

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