Living With Someone HIV Positive

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living with someone who is HIV positive

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I would like some help. My fiance is living with HIV and as of this point I do not have it. We do practice safe sex and are in a monogomous relationship. But there are so many things that I do not understand, that are a constant worry in my mind... Read more »

Living in China with an HIV positive partner

Posted by geekboy75, 1 Reply

This is a shot in the dark but here goes. I am living in Beijing, China and my partner was recently diagnosed HIV positive. CD4 count is hovering around 200. Is there anyone out there who's living with HIV in China (or with an infected partner)?... Read more »

calling all those living positively! :-)

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi to all in the positive world! :-) I am waiting on my results, with a 99% certainty that I am positive. Basically, I would love to hear from anyone who is living with hiv or aids who could offer and / or exchange support, laughter, new... Read more »

Where to live positively?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I was inspired by another posting and wanted to ask where a good place to live is for someone who is HIV+? Someone mentioned Chicago and another Houston. Is Atlanta a good place to go? Any thoughts? Thank you. Read more »

"Positive living" eclipsed by ARV (Antiretroviral

Posted by bradford, 1 Reply

"Positive living" eclipsed by ARV (Antiretroviral) drive

Originally, it seemingly appeared that anyone infected with HIV would progress to disease and die. This has long since been realized to no longer be true. We have individuals all over the... Read more »

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i'm living with an hiv positive lady

she tested positive in december 2007,i tested negative twice after i learned that,we've been having safe and protected sex for a year now.the problem is she is too religious that she does not want to follow up on her cd4 counter.she believes...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Not only are you living with "an HIV positive lady;" you're also living with a loony tunes whack job who is both pathologically manipulative and living in a deep state of denial. Staying with someone only because she threatens... Read more »

For how long can an HIV positive patient live???????

Dear Bruce,For how long can an HIV positive person live with proper treatment?Is there anybody who has ever been cured with optional treatment in this world ?God Bless you,Zat...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Dear Zat: Many HIV positive patients are long term survivors; they've been infected for two decades and are still going strong with no end in sight. I imagine that they will live out their normal life expectancy. For them and for many others,... 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 »

I am HIV -, female. My husband is HIV +, male. we would like to have a baby. (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

Good Day. My husband told me a month ago that he got tested and he is HIV +. I also got tested and i am HIV -. We would still like to have a baby, in regard that i would not be infected, nor our child. Is there a way where this is possible. We are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, the safest and most effective way involves sperm washing and in vitro fertilization. See below.Dr. BobArtificial Insemination vs. In Vitro Fertilization Feb 25, 2010Hi Dr. Bob,My question is about starting a family through artificial... Read more »

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