List And Describe Six Different Effects Aids Can Have On An Individual?

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Financial planning for the HIV+ individual

Hello, I was recently diagnosed as HIV+ and am looking for a good reference on financial planning for the HIV+ individual. Of course this has changed the way i view every aspect of my life and I need guidance on how to plan accordingly regarding...

Response from Steve Berg

Insurance & Benefits Advocate AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)

Chad, unfortunately, I don't have a referral for you and financial planning is not my expertise. Have you contacted your local AIDS Service Organization for referrals? You might want to check the advertisments in your local gay publications or... Read more »

3 month Window Period or Six Month Window Period (WINDOW PERIOD, 6 WEEKS v 3MONTHS v 6 MONTHS)

Dr. Bob,Thank you for not only responding to me but for responding to all of us with concerns. Your responses have reassured me, but what causes me concern is the differing opinions on the window period. I've read, have been told that a test...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I've discussed this topic numerous times in this forum. I'll repost below a small sample of what can be found in the archives. I do realize it's a confusing issue.Dr. Bobwhat is the winow period 3 or 6 months? Can Whooo after 3?... Read more »

UD, any risk of resistance to partner's different regimen?

Hi Dr!I had a look through the archives and couldn't see an answer to this particular question, so apologies if it is there and I've missed it! My partner and I are both HIV+.We are both on 1st line treatment - me Atripla, and him Reyatez...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I've addressed this topic many times before. I'll reprint below a small sample of what can be found in the archives. The brief answer to your question is that there is a theoretical chance you could make things worse. HIV evolves... Read more »

partners having unprotected sex with different strains (SEX BETWEEN TWO HIV POSITIVE PARTNERS, 2011)

when i was diagnosed my doctor told me that i am classified as HIV strain 2 and with cd4 count of 5 as of 2007 and now 1095 of october 2010...i have a partner and the doctor told him that his HIV 1 & 2 strain and not taking medications yet...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Even between two HIV positives, unprotected sex remains risky business. Yes, it is possible to acquire a second more virulent or resistant strain of HIV by having bareback sex with another HIVer. (See below.) You report you decided to have... Read more »

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Looking for HIV positive/AIDS individuals to model

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm a photography student located on Long Island, in NY. I'm doing an editorial project on individuals living with HIV/AIDS. I would like to compassionately photograph you in your natural environment, as well as possibly in the studio. I... Read more »

Please describe symptoms

Posted by Anonymous

After reading through all these questions and storys of people worrying over symtptoms they have, I was wondering if anyone with HIV could share any symptoms they had before they got tested? I can research the internet for hours and all I can find... Read more »

What are the words to describe what has happened

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Dear Anybody:

My name is Rosa. I am 41 years old, black, fat, and depressed. It is the fact that I am depressed which prompts me to ask for the words which describes what has happened to me?

Before you answer, let me give you a little history. Five... Read more »

Fighting the battle on many different fronts!

Posted by dbport, 4 Replies

I was diagnosed as HIV+ 17 years ago and a PWA for the past 14. When I first found out, there was very little else I could think about, other than the fact I had HIV, I'd seen many friends die of it, and was waiting for my turn to go too. My turn... Read more »

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