My Friend Told Someone My HIV Status

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HIV and the Mouth

Other Oral Conditions of HIV Disease The two most common conditions that may not be caused by an infection include dry mouth and small round mouth sores, called aphthous ulcers . Dry Mouth Dry mouth, or xerostomia , is a common condition in HIV disease that may have a variety of causes. HIV disease itself may cause dry mouth because HIV-related salivary disease causes swollen salivary glands (glands in the mouth that produce saliva, or...

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HIV Education but nobody knows his status!

My best friend told me a few months ago that his is HIV+. I love him dearly and the news only strengthened our bond and made me more loyal to him. The problem lies with his attitude. I do whatever I can to help him and be there for him and most of...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

I believe you are doing what you can. His behavior is not in your control. You can continue to be a supportive and understanding friend. You can point out to him what you see in his behavior. But ultimately, he needs to decide for himself who he... Read more »

Can HIV status turn negative after years of celibacy

Hi Doc, my friend told me about this website. Thanks for the good work please keep it up and may God bless you. I'm happy but perplexed. In 1992/3 my father had constant malaria. eventually my aunties (his sisters) took him for an AIDS test and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I do not believe in witchcraft either. I also do not believe your mother reverted from HIV positive to HIV negative. Rather, the most likely explanation is that she was never HIV positive. Not every HIV exposure leads to HIV transmission. In... Read more »

Wondering (DISCLOSING HIV STATUS, 2010)

Hello Dr. Frascino,I have a friend who is HIV+. He tells me since he has become positive, he always uses protection. The other night we were talking and I asked him about his sex life since becoming positive. He told me he still gets some. But when...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I strongly recommend disclosing HIV status well before doing the dance with no pants. HIV disclosure is never easy and there can be complications. I have written several blogs on this topic (see below) and we have an entire chapter in the... Read more »

My boy friend told me that he is HIV positive. What test should i get, is my test sufficient.

Hi Dr. Bob, My boy friend told me four months back that he is HIV positive. He came to know that he is HIV positive though a PCR test. His antibody tests were negative. He was saying that he was using immunosuppressants for a longterm for a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,If your HIV-1 and HIV-2 ELISA (antibody) tests are negative out to seven months from the time of your last exposure, your results are definitive and conclusive. You are HIV negative. No additional testing is warranted. In particular, you do not... Read more »

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My partner never told me about his status

Posted by Anonymous, 10 Replies

Me and my partner have been together now for 14 years.

I learned three years ago that he is HIV poz, although he never had the balls to tell me himself. I managed to remain naegative I should say.

I have spent these lat years being so angry that I can... Read more »

my best friend just told me he is hiv positive

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

what should I do to make him feel that I care really and find out more info on this disease Read more »

Told son I am HIV+... what now??

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I am 28, have been HIV+ for 9 years, since my son was 1. About 4 days ago, he came home from the neighbors unexpectedly to find me reading a book on Women and their perspectives of HIV. He flat out asked me if I had HIV... and although I cringed, I... Read more »

My b-friend just found out he's got HIV

Posted by nomorerain, 4 Replies

My b-friend just found out today he's HIV positive. He's been suspecting the + status for some time and has had simptoms of the acute infection (monolike syndrome). He's probably been infected on a forced anal intercourse that happened 2y+ ago, and... Read more »

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