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Oral Sex: What's the Real Risk for HIV?

Table of Contents Introduction Studies on the Risks of Oral Sex Tips for Safer Oral Sex Taking Care of Yourself Introduction The chances of HIV being passed from one person to another depend on thetype of contact. HIV is most easily spread, or transmitted, through unprotectedanal sex, unprotected vaginal sex, and sharing injection drug equipment.Unprotected sex means sex in which no condoms or other barriers are used. Oral sex...

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HIV and blood-test results- Any health tips to stay healthy?

Dear Dr.Vergel,Im 37. Ive been HIV positive since April 2007, so far not on meds, but my latest CD4 count and a regular blood test results showed that something is going on?! CD4 count fell from 640(34%) in February, to 395 (30%) in June. Some other...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

Talk to your doctor about running another CD4 cells test again to ensure that your dip was just not an isolated event. If your CD4 cells are 500 or below, talk to your doctor about your treatment options. I am not sure in which country you live,... Read more »

Hip and finger tips (PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY)

Dear Doctor:I have been positive for only 3 years and I have never been on any HIV meds yet, but I may go on soon. I am at 411 T cells, 15% and 30k VL. I am taking Valtrex to keep shingles away, two anti histamines, amoxicillin for sore throat,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,For issue #1, you want me to "please say it is not PN." OK, it's not PN. (You can read about HIV-related PN below.)For issue #2, that your hip discomfort "has gotten better with time" would argue against avascular... Read more »

Dr. Bob's Dating Tips, or Should I Stop This Train?

Dr. Bob, I've been reading your site daily for at least a year, and have concluded that you are 1) a MAJOR hottie, 2) very funny, and 3) about the only source of consistently accurate information I've found. Here it is: I lived through...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Well, since today is Tuesday, looks like I missed the Monday-night deadline. So tell me: what happened? Inquiring minds want to know!In case you are still trying to decide whether or not to "ride" the train, I suggest you review what we... Read more »

HIV prevention and Truvada alone as PEP

Hi Sir,I truly appreciate your kind help on listening and answering my problems. I apologize in advance should my questions have already been answered and cause any inconvenience for you. My situation is as follows: 1. My female partner used my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.You don't mention the HIV status of your partner. I'll assume she's confirmed to be HIV positive.1. No.2. Yes.3. Yes, Truvada is a combination of two antiretrovirals and can be used for PEP. In some cases a three-drug PEP regimen... Read more »

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Top Ten tips for banishing HIV WOES

Posted by Survivor, 2 Replies

PNs five minute guide to lifting spirits

Words Patrick James

1 Be good to yourself
Society puts so many negative connotations on HIV, its easy to develop guilt and self-loathing. Remind yourself HIV is only a virus, not a moral judgment. Some of us... Read more »

a tip for immune boosting

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Look guys, no special food or herb is going to chase HIV out of your systems. Dietary precautions work like this: it's not what you eat, it's what you DON'T eat that will keep you healthy. I have learned that I get wasting spells several days to... Read more »

Tips on how to get ARS help on this board

Posted by Anonymous

You shouldnt try to diagnose HIV from your symptoms. If you had a possible exposure, just go get tested at the proper window intervals. If you must look at symptoms, here are some tips on how to post your message on this board:

1.) First describe... Read more »

if tip of penis just touches opening of penis???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If the tip of my penis went between someones crack and touched the opening of the anal wall without a condom, is it possible to get hiv from this, and if so, what are the odds of it happening. I am circumsized and live in oklahoma, if that has... Read more »

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