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Tested + for HIV int the Air Force back in 1986

Posted by survivor65, 2 Replies

Back in 1986 was the first time all military was tested for Aids. Me along with about 20 others were imediately shipped out, to Wilford Hall I was given a choice, either get a medical discharge, or finish out my enlistment. The talk was that we only... Read more »

POZ in the Air Force

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was diagnosed in 99 and go to WHMC every six months. I am now at Travis AFB and for the life of me am the only one. This I can't believe. I would like to know someone else that I might be able to bounce stuff off. Of course I just can't share... Read more »

discrimination & armed forces

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I would like to know what is the procedure for a person that just joined any of the armed service branchs and is tested there and is positive. What happens then? I am interested to know what is the policy for discrimination regarding HIV/AIDS and... Read more »

MAY HAVE GOTTEN AIDS THROUGH FORCED SEX

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I try my best not to get upset anymore, because I won't allow my this illness to take control of my life. I truly uderstand you, Thank God you're negative as of now. Unfortunately for me I wasn't, and I was always the faithful "good girl" type, so... Read more »

Call for a Task Force on HIV Reservoirs

Posted by new2this2010

Global Commitment Urgently Needed Towards an HIV Cure: Call for a Task Force on
HIV Reservoirs
http://www.emailwire.com/release/55776-Global-Commitment-Urgently-Needed-Towards-an-HIV-Cure-Call-for-a-Task-Force-on-HIV-Reservoirs-.html

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Air Force guy in Iraq very worried!

Hi Doc, thank you for all of your help. It really means a lot.About two months ago, I had unprotected sex with a woman I didnt know. The very next day, I started having a dull ache in my pubic area. A couple of weeks after that, I started devolping...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Air Force Guy,Unprotected sex does place you at some degree of risk for STDs, including HIV. Consequently, symptoms or no symptoms, you should have an HIV test at the three-month mark. That said, you also should not be overly concerned about... Read more »

How long does HIV survive in the air?

Hi doc,This may sound a little funny. My friend bought me a "fleshlight" sort of sex toy from Dubai. I wasn't planning on using it but I became curious and tried it yesterday. I became concerned because I remembered that the box...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Man from Philippines,Your HIV-acquisition risk from using a "fleshlight" sex toy that had "stayed in (your) cabinet for 1 week before use" and on which you applied alcohol before use would be completely nonexistent. I see... Read more »

Forced to stop treatment

I am 35 y/o and I am in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I was diagnosed with HIV within 6 months of the infection, in December 2009 and I decided to start treatment right away. By then I was living in NYC with my partner and I may go back within a few...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

In almost all cases, stopping HIV treatment will result in the viral load becoming detectable again, and over time, the CD4 count would begin to decline. However, given where your current CD4 count is, the risk of CD4 decline when stopping treatment... Read more »

Forced to Disclose HIV status at work

I was diagnosed with HIV in January of this year. I became very ill was hospitized. I am able to return to work but due to my nature of work my employer is requiring me to have a physical done in order to determine my fitness for duty. They...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

When your employer send you to one of their docs for an evaluation of fitness to work, they are expecting a yes/no answer and information about any limitations, not a complete analysis of your medical condition. Yes, your records will reveal your... Read more »

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