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State Roundup: From "Georgia Tops Nation in Wait for HIV Drug Help"

"The number of people on the waiting list for the state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) stood at 1,348 on Jan. 19. Florida's waiting list is the second-longest at 1,109, according to figures compiled by the National Alliance of State and... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Caribbean Officials Say New Deal for Cheaper HIV/AIDS Drugs Will Help Region-Wide Effort

Caribbean leaders at the 14th International AIDS Conference sealed an accord with six pharmaceutical companies that clears the way for cheaper antiretroviral drugs, health officials said. Prices for the drugs in the Caribbean could now be up to 90... Read more »

Preventing HIV in Asian Injecting Drug Users Could Help Curb AIDS Epidemic: UN

Today, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime's South Asia representative, Gary Lewis, said HIV was still contained in some nations within high-risk groups such as injecting drug users (IDUs), but countries need to seize the "window of opportunity."... Read more »

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help with my anti-hiv drugs lebanon

Dear Dr.,First I would like to say that your forum is helpful in so many ways.It was one week ago that i learned the dramatic news of being HIV+ and I am pretty sure you felt at one point what I am feeling right now. But somehow im finding the power...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

I would wait for the results of the tests to come back as these can best help me answer your question. In your situation (limited availability of HIV medications) waiting to start therapy may be wise - provided your CD4 cell count is not below 350... Read more »

help with my anti-hiv drugs lebanon

Dear Dr. Bob,First I would like to say that your forum is helpful in so many ways.It was one week ago that i learned the dramatic news of being HIV+ and I am pretty sure you felt at one point what I am feeling right now. But somehow im finding the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your recent HIV diagnosis; however, I'm encouraged by your efforts to "stay strong," get informed and be involved in your treatment decisions!I'm not surprised you have uncovered differing and... Read more »

Drugged/drunk blackout, worry about hiv???? HELP

i was drugged/drunk in london and i blacked out for around about 4 hours, probably stumbling around town. the next thing i know is 08:00 I'm at a caf. so four hours have just passed without me knowing what has happened. there are no signs of me...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

You should report this and seek medical evaluation. They can better determine your risk. DW... Read more »

HIV CYBER GOD FROM INDIA,KINDLY HELP!

HIDOCTOR MOYLE IAM A DRUG ADDICT FROM INDIAAND ON MAY 1 I SUSPECTED THAT MAYBE I HAVE USED A USED NEEDLE TO INJECT DRUGS,BUT DR ROBERT I VAGUELY REMEMBER THAT WHETHER I USED A USED NEEDLE OR NOT!IAM NOT SURE THAT THE NEEDLE WAS USED ONE OR NOT,AND...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

I cannot help as this forum is for people with HIV. Please address your question to the correct forum on the BodyRegardsDr Moyle... Read more »

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Help! Drugs or no Drugs? Options?

Posted by hblue23, 4 Replies

Hi.

Please excuse the long drawn out story, but I need help and I am scared.

I just had a baby, she's 5 months old now. I was on the HIV meds for the pregnancy because it was necessary to protect her and it is known that your immune system is down... Read more »

Help with HIV meds...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi- I read on here awhile back about getting free meds from companies who make the drugs by writing to them...does anyone know what I need to do this...like something from my doctor? How can they send you meds without a script? I really need info on... Read more »

help understanding HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am a gay male who was religious about getting HIV tests. I know the earlier it is detected the better. However, I was recently diagnosed and was even more shocked to discover my cd4 was 220 and my viral load was 79,000. I had been tested almost a... Read more »

help....Hiv and genital warts

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

Hi everbody my name is john, 25 and need some help,,, i found out i had hiv about 7 months ago and at the same time was told i had genital warts, which at the time did not know what was the hardest to deal with in a funny kind of way, i know the hiv... Read more »

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