Comforting Hiv Medication Success

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When to Start Anti-HIV Medications

Terms Used in This Fact Sheet Antiretroviral: A medication that prevents a retrovirus, such as HIV, from making copies of itself. Anti-HIV medicationsare also called antiretrovirals. Antiretroviral therapy (ART): The recommended treatmentfor HIV. ART involves taking a combination of three or more anti-HIV medications from at least two different drug classes every day to control the virus. CD4 count: The number of CD4 cells in a sample of...

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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 »

possible to go on to a successful professional career with hiv?

Hi Nelson,Just diagnosed. I give you credit for doing what your doing. You really are a source of inspiration.Nelson, really please be honest. You live with this virus for 20 years so you know best. Is it realistic for me to go on through law...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Do it, go for it! Do not let this virus stop you! We wil live a long life. I wanted to go to medical school 10 years ago but was afraid that I was goin to die,and look at me now! (well, I ended up working in the medical field anyways but regret... 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 »

Can anti-biotic drugs complicate/interfere with HIV medication?

Dear Dr,I have been on HIV medication (Sustiva/Kivexa) for three years with success. I am generally fit and healthy although recently experienced tenderness and swelling in one testicle. After getting this checked out, my doctor prescribed...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Hello A in LondonThank you for your question and your kind words about the website.There are no drug-drug interactions between doxycycline or penicillin and the HIV medications you are taking. The side effects you may be experiencing may be from... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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