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Life Expectancy With No HIV Meds
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HIV positive - question about life expectancy (LIFE EXPECTANCY, 2010) (PROGNOSIS, 2010)I have just had a 5 week test result come back positive.I couldnt get answer from my doc, so wanted to ask you.How long can people with HIV live on HAART? - I know there isnt one figure- just wondering if there are ball park figures?Any info would...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
FHello Alan,The clinical course of HIV varies considerably from person to person. Life expectancy with HIV/AIDS depends on many confounding variables, including viral strain, access to and adherence with potent antiretroviral therapy, concurrent...
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meds and life expectancyHi:I read your repsonse of July 23rd. It is in line with most of the reading that i've done.... Read more »Life Expectancy Without MedsI have a question of curiousity? How long would a person live if they choose not to take... Read more »
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FAQs About HIV/AIDS and Life ExpectancyThe Basics | Diagnosed Over 40 | AIDS Diagnosis The Basics Does older age at the time someone becomes HIV positive mean faster progression of the disease -- especially without treatment? How long are 20-something HIVers expected to live... Read more »
Life Expectancy Continues to Rise for HIVers on Treatment, Huge Study FindsThe life expectancy of people who have been newly diagnosed with HIV appears to be growing every year, at least for people fortunate enough to live in resource-rich countries with access to HIV treatment. We're still not at the point where the life... Read more »
Just Diagnosed Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral Questions | Life Expectancy General Questions I am a straight male who was recently diagnosed with HIV. My viral load is "very high" and my CD4 count is 94. Could you tell me based on this how long ago I was infected? My doctor... Read more »
UK Study Shows How Better HIV Drugs Extend LivesLife expectancy in UK residents treated for HIV infection grew by over 15 years during 1996-2008, largely due to earlier diagnosis and treatment with better, less toxic drugs, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from the UK... Read more »
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Life Expectancy with HIV
Posted by SaltyWater, 9 Replies
HiI was recently diagnosed with HIV some 6/7 weeks ago. While I can accept this illness and try not to let it affect my life too much, and making sure I go to my appointments on time etc, I'm wanting to know if HIV actually has an impact of your... Read more » Life Expectancy
Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies
My boy friend and I have recently tested +. We are just beginning meds and are wondering what kind of life expectancy we will have. We are now in our 20's and otherwise pretty healthy. Read more » starting meds and I want to know what to expect
Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies
I just found out that because my t-cells have dropped 955 in the past 16 months and my viral load has climbed 45,000 and my percentages have dropped, I will have to start meds next week. I don't know what to expect. Can anyone tell me?
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Life expectancy
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
We have a friend who just told us she and her husband are both HIV+, and the husband has AIDS. We cannot find any information regarding their life expectancy. What does the current research on this matter say? Read more »
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