How Far Does Hiv Goes Back In Time

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How far can I go?

First of all thank you Dr. Holodniy for having this forum for HIV/AIDS questions, trust me you are doing a great service to a great many of people.I am a government employee and lately due to the recent elections I have become very busy at work....

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Your percentage of CD4 cells is quite good and higher than what your CD4 absolute count would indicate. You buy the AIDS diagnosis below 200. It is a very individual thing regarding who develops AIDS associated complications and when. The definition... Read more »

RE: Scared. HIV - (so far)....

OK.Thank you so much for the additional info. This really helps. Now I just need my remaining... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

My partner just got diagnosed HIV+, so far I'm negative...

Hi there! My partner just got diagnosed with HIV. Back in November 2011 we both went and got tested... Read more »

Response from David Wohl, M.D. »

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Kenneth Cole, Bloomingdale's, amFAR Partner for National HIV/AIDS Awareness Effort

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Fight Against HIV/AIDS in U.S., New York City "Far From Over," Editorial Says

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Bill to Simplify HIV Testing Consent in New York Does Not Go Far Enough, Some Advocates Say

A lawmaker in New York state has proposed a bill that aims to simplify HIV testing consent requirements, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports. According to the Democrat and Chronicle , some minority groups are opposing the legislation... Read more »

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Too far away from a brother with AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Alan is living with Aids...so is Patrick his significant other. I
still feel so confused when I think back to being kids and
playing with him, fighting with him...and just thinking what a
pain this little brother was! His nickname was tag-a-long... Read more »

Life Goes On? Just got confirmation today

Posted by DrsNeedLoveToo, 9 Replies

Hey everyone. First, I want to say that I've really appreciated reading your posts for the last two weeks while waiting for confirmation...that and Ativan have helped immensely. I've not read any stories quite like mine here, though, and I'm... Read more »

A 30 Day Miracle. CD4 goes from 160 to 500!

Posted by CLT, 3 Replies

All praises go to GOD. I had to let the world know the good news. I started Atripla (coupled with my faith in God and prayer) 30 days ago and my CD4 count went from 160 (which by right is full blown AIDS) to 500 in a matter of 30 days. I couldnt... Read more »

life so far.......

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Since i have been diagnosed with hiv my life has ran normal. I have been feeling some of the effects like drowsiness and swollen lymph nodes. I was told i was positive in jan of 2005 and i am only 17. I live at home with my mother who is a doctor... Read more »

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