Long Lived Hiv Life

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Long term survivors, prospects for living a good life

I've been HIV+ since 1988. Currently, I'm the model of health, have been undetectable for many years and am very compliant with my meds. I take testosterone. I lift weights and have good muscle. I read a couple of disheartening articles...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

People with HIV who respond well to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and achieve undetectable viral load and a CD4 T-cell count above 500 cells/mm3 can have a mortality rate similar to that of HIV negative people, but this is not the case for those with... Read more »

Living A Long Life???

I have been positive for over 2 years, am U/D with my viral load, and my CD-4s are around 450. Into... Read more »

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how long an hiv person can live

how long i can live i have hiv sins1987... Read more »

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Articles

Life Expectancies of People Living With HIV in Virginia, Advancements in HIV Therapy Examined

As part of a sizeable package of stories, the Richmond Times-Dispatch examined how highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has improved the life expectancies of people living with HIV/AIDS. According to the Times-Dispatch , "The shift to... Read more »

Living with HIV

Oh, I thought the "+" in your profile meant you had a positive outlook on life , the Instant Message read. I don't sleep with positive guys , he continued, and the statement hit me like a ton of bricks. I had to laugh. Only in a chat room on... Read more »

Life and Death and HIV on Long Island: Lycia Davis

Lycia Davis Lycia Davis was diagnosed with HIV in 1992. I grew up on Long Island and I spent most of my life there. When I was diagnosed with HIV in 1992 I didn't feel sick, but I was prescribed AZT. I was extremely nervous about taking... Read more »

Study Finds That Long-Term Use of HIV Drugs Doesn't Increase Non-AIDS Death Risk

Ever since HAART came about in the mid '90s, the life expectancy among people living with HIV/AIDS has increased significantly. But, there have been some serious questions about the overall safety of taking these medications long-term. These... Read more »

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i have been living with hiv a long time

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i am attractive and educated just wanting to share my life with a special man..i know you are out there Read more »

can you live a normal life without meds if ur HIV+

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can you live a normal life without medicines if your HIV+??? How long can live without these medicines? Read more »

can you live a normal life without meds if ur HIV+

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can you still live a normal life without meds if ur HIV+? for how long??? Read more »

can you live a normal life without meds if ur HIV+

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