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Just learned my son is HIV positive

Posted by scaredmom, 8 Replies

I just found out yesterday that my 26 year old son is HIV positive. I am scared and I think somewhat in shock. What do I do now? How do I help him the most? I would love to hear from other parents. Read more »

It'z HIV positive so look 4 the positive side

Posted by lilmisskathy

HEY my name is kathy im 12 and im nt real sure that im ment 4 love sence im +... im black so half the kids at my school already think i got it because of my color.. im suppa athletic, i love runing track, playin basketball and singing.. im good at... Read more »

My dad is HIV positive

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am a 25 yr.old female and I just found out that my straight father and his girlfriend are HIV positive. Anyone want to share with me any feelings or discussions, I'm ready to talk, :(

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My Brother Tested HIV Positive

Posted by PJ211, 3 Replies

I really don't know what to say or how to talk to him about it. How do I start without falling apart in the process? The irony is that we're twins and it tears me apart. I always knew he needed to be safe, but I know he's lived a dangerous... Read more »

I am in love with an HIV positive man...

Posted by BeautifulMusik, 3 Replies

I have been friends with a guy for over two years now. There has always been chemistry but, I enjoy him so much that I didn't want to change anything about our friendship. This September, I told him I was in love with him from the first moment I... Read more »

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Just Learned that Family Member is HIV positive

Just today I learned that my favorite Uncle is HIV positive. I am 15 years old and my mother decided that today it was appropriate to radomly spit out that my Uncle has AIDS. I don't know any details or for how long he has had, and only my...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

You need to speak to your mother about how you feel. Your reaction is a sign of depression, and she should help you find a mental health professional, like a psychologist or psychiatrist, who can evaluate your condition and recommend the appropriate... Read more »

Just learned I'm HIV & HVC positive

I recently learned from a routine physical that I'm both HIV and HVC positive. I understand this is relatively common.Needless to say I'm very worried. Is this a death sentence? My Internist referred me to a infectious disease specialist...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

It sounds like you are being well advised. Each disease needs to be evaluated separately and each person needs to be evaluated individually. HCV is treatable and curable! HIV is eminently treatable now too. Neither one alone or together are a death... Read more »

I just learned I'm HIV&Hepatitis C positive

I just learned from a recent routine physical that I'm both HIV and Hepatitis C positive. I'm sure this is somewhat common. I'm very worried needless to say. What treatments are available? What can I expect? My internal med specialist...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

As you guessed, you are in good company. There are hundreds of thousands of people in the US who are coinfected with Hep C and HIV. These are complicated diseases, and the fact that you have found this site shows you have already started to educate... Read more »

I just found out my boyfriend is HIV positive , what do I do? (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

My boyfriend and I have been together about a year and he contracted HIV about two months ago. I love him and I've chosen to stay with him but I am concerned for my own health because I do not have HIV. We have used condoms when we have sex but...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend's recent HIV diagnosis. Regarding your risk, I suggest you read through the information in the archives of this forum in the chapters dedicated to magnetic couples, HIV-sexual prevention and... Read more »

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Illinois Gov. Signs Into Law Measure That Would Allow HIV-Positive Residents to Donate Organs to Other HIV-Positive People

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) on Thursday signed into law a bill (HB 3857 ) that makes the state the first in the country to allow HIV-positive people to donate organs to other people living with HIV, the AP/ Chicago Tribune reports (Lannan,... Read more »

HIV & Me: A Woman's Guide to Living With HIV: Step 5 - Learning About HIV Treatment

Your HIV-positive test result only lets you know that you've been infected with HIV. To find out if it's time to get HIV treatment, you'll have to visit a health care provider and get two additional tests. Most HIV-positive people can live many... Read more »

The Positive Project: First Person Stories From HIV-Positive People

Most Recent Video May 2012: Shannon Shannon was diagnosed with HIV in 1992 and had no idea she'd ever been at risk. Her first reactions were shock, anger and depression, but she had to learn how to cope, for her own sake and for her family's.... Read more »

A Checklist for HIV-Positive Women

A Checklist for HIV-Positive Women By Cathy Olufs Learn About HIV! Learn everything you can about HIV and its treatment so that you can be an active participant in your care (and so that you can educate others about the disease if necessary). ... Read more »

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