Outlook For Children With Hiv

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Talking With Your Children About HIV: HIV Awareness for Children

Table of Contents Introduction The Facts About HIV Starting the Discussion Talking to Children of Different Ages Taking Care of Yourself Related Info Sheets by The Well Project Introduction HIV is a tough subject for parents, guardians, and caregivers to discusswith their children. However it is important that all families have thisdiscussion. There are many reasons you may want to discuss HIV and AIDS withyour children: you...

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positve hiv outlook

Hi Dr Moyle, l am currently working as a nurse at a hiv medical centre in Australia, and l am hiv neg, l can not beleive the ammount of new cases of hiv people presenting for the first time into the clinic for treatment..l would say at least 60% per...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

The growth in the number of people with HIV remains disappointing across the globe and both individuals and governments have a role to play in preventing the transmission of HIV.The goal of eradication of HIV is an admirable one but also one that... Read more »

Today's Outlook on HIV

I have been positive for about three years and have been on a tolerable regimen for the past year (Viramune/Emtriva/Viread). I also use Androgel and have been taking the Kaiser Pax vitamin supplements. I actually feel better now than I have in...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Yes and yes to your questions. You are the norm for people that take 100% of their medications and you are safe to assume you will make to your 60's and beyond. Sometimes we focus on all the potential side effects, but many people living with... Read more »

HIV+ man having children

Dr. Bob, thank you for all of your calming words, and the time you devote to helping those with HIV and the "worrywarts". My question is technical, but can an HIV+ man have a child through in-vitro without risk to the baby or the mother?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,See below.Dr. Bobmagnetic Couple and child bearing (SPERM WASHING, PREGANACY),Oct 6, 2008 the safest way for magnetic couple to bear childen. Response from Dr. Frascino Hello, This question comes up frequently. (See below.) The safest way... Read more »

Whats the outlook?

I just found out I was HIV positive but I'm 99% sure I was infected almost 4 yrs ago. My cd4 count is 300 and my vl is 500,000. Since I was untreated for so long, will that make a difference?...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Yes HIV treatment will make a difference. Your numbers indicate that HIV treatment should be started now. Once the viral load is under control you will see your CD4 count jump dramatically, indicating your immune system damage is being repaired.... Read more »

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My outlook from hiv

Posted by car2d2, 17 Replies

Anyways I just wanted to share my story and see if anyone can relate. I'm 21 years old and in March 2008 i found out my positive status. I was totally scared at first like everyone who gets the news that they are positive because obviously hiv is a... Read more »

Survey: HIV- women desiring children with HIV+ man

Posted by Poppy

BAPAC, Bay Area Perinatel AIDS Center is conducting an online survey for HIV- women, desiring to have children with an HIV+ male partner. The goal of this survey is to collect data which will be useful in educating couples, physicians,... Read more »

Parents Of HIV Positive Adult Children

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I was wondering if anyone here knew of any websites, Forums, online communities, etc. specializing in Parents Of Adult Children With HIV? Thanks.

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Need help for children with hiv positive dad

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello all,

I am need of extreme help in this situation. I am very knowledgable and have read everything there is to read about hiv and it's transmission. My ex husband is hiv positive and we have two small children under four. They are too young... Read more »

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