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

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Side Effects of HIV Drugs

Table of Contents Side Effects and HIV Drugs Being Informed About Side Effects Helps Women and Side Effects Milder Side Effects More Serious Side Effects Other Possible Side Effects Side Effects or Toxicities During Pregnancy Taking Care of Yourself Side Effects and HIV Drugs Over the years, many HIV drugs have been developed that help people livelonger, healthier lives. Like all drugs approved by the Food and...

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Describe your first time experience

Hello Shannon. First of all I'm sorry to know that you've been living with HIV for last 20 years but my question to you is what were your early symptoms and how long did it take to show up since your exposure to HIV?...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiThanks for your question.Everyone experience symptoms and signs of HIV differently. If you have a specific question about HIV or from your own experience I will be happy to answer it for you.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

How do I describe my state of health?

I am 49 years old. I was diagnosed HIV+ in 1998 with a CD4 count of 30 and a viral load of 1.5 million. I went on welfare for a period of two years. Just prior to testing HIV+ I was diagnosed with a psychotic disorder and major depression. I was...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

You had AIDS, and currently do not. I look at this from the point of where your immune system is today.... Read more »

please describe Acute Retrovirus Seroconversion rash that you have seen.

Dr. Bob,Hello good man. Gay male, neg, awaiting hopefully another 45 days for a 90 day woohoo after getting the mild assurance of a 25 day woo hoo after "low risk" one night unproteceted oral and topping non insertive anal frottage with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Can I please describe "everything (I) know" about the rash caused by ARS? Yes, I can, but no I will not. It would take pages and pages and I do not feel it is a valid use of my time nor would it be particularly fascinating or useful... 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 »

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To the original six and other worried wells

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I just got back my final hiv test and was neg at 10 months,Ivw been worried all this time and didn't believe my tests mostly because of my ongoing symptoms.To all of you who have tested past the window period and are still worried,I will tell you... Read more »

He tells me...after six months.

Posted by Cristo, 13 Replies

Hello all,
This is my first post, and until two days ago, I never even knew this website existed or that I would have a reason to come here. I have been dating a 29 year old man (I am 28) for the past six months and two days ago he told me... 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 »

feeling different

Posted by Anonymous, 20 Replies

Hi, I have been HIV positive for a year and a half and am doing well taking my medications. I am undetectable and my t cells are up. The problem is I have really felt different since I have aquired this disease and I always feel like nobody... Read more »

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