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HIV and the Brain

Table of Contents Introduction HIV-Associated Brain Problems Diagnosing HAND Treatment for HAND Help for Memory Problems Taking Care of Yourself Introduction The brain is a very important organ. It controls every function in our bodyand allows us to think, see, feel, touch, hear, smell, and move. The brain andthe spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS). While we do not know exactly how it happens, scientists...

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lesiban women and HIV

I have been positive for 20 years and I have had relationships with women that are negative for at least 5 years. I am looking for a new relationship. To my knowledge none of the women I have been with contracted HIV.. IS it really possible for me...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-The risk of HIV transmission from one woman to another is considered very low. That means not zero. Sex toys seem to facilitate transmission and scissoring can theoretically carry risk. Certainly, if your viral load is undetectable, that... Read more »

Ball Licking Risks?

Good morning. I've been hooking up with a guy (I'm also a guy). We are both VERY SAFE. He was looking for a BJ and I was looking to give one, and we both wanted a condom used. (so many guys aren't into that, so we were both happy)....

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-A protected blowjob and ball licking are not considered significant risks for HIV transmission, even if you had any type of minor cuts or openings on the skin of your scrotum. Sounds like you and your partner are doing all the right... Read more »

regarding stds, hiv, aids etc

I recently went to get tested for everything. I am not sure if i an positive for any std, hiv or aids etc i hvnt recieved my results. But if i was infected could i pass on the infection to my daughter. By sneezing,coughing, spitting or with just a...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-No, I would not worry about you passing a genital std or hiv to your child through casual contact. The cold sore you describe is likely herpes type 1 which can be transmitted to your child by contact with an infectious area of the skin... Read more »

Massuse's Foot Touched My Anus

A female masseuse's foot grazed my anus during a recent massage. I have mild hemmoroids, and was concerned about being at risk of HIV. There was no cuts on her feet. Am I at risk?...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-No, there is no way that you could acquire HIV in this manner. Take care,LHW... Read more »

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Treatment for international students in usa

Posted by hivstudent, 1 Reply

Hi, what are options of care programs that will cover an international student HIV treatment? Read more »

Disclosing to parents!

Posted by hivstudent, 2 Replies

Hey everyone, sorry it might be a long post! I hope you take 2 minutes and read it.
Okay so I was diagnosed positive on 30th or April. and confirmed. I have been waiting on my counts for 2 weeks after but then I get a phone call telling me I cannot... Read more »

Alcohol Consumption and HIV+

Posted by PozInOrlando, 4 Replies

I like to drink. Not a lot or to excess, usually 2 beers after work to relax and when I go out, I'll do a couple shots with buddies but I wont drink to the point of total inebriation or to the point where I cannot drive. I've actually become quite... Read more »

Off my meds

Posted by Trav, 3 Replies

At my latest dr appt on 05/14/2013 I informed my dr I've stopped taking my meds. At this point they just want to monitor me. My dr suggest if my numbers drop to the 500s I should go back on my meds. I'm on defense about that cause my first lab... Read more »

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