Smoking After Someone Afraid I Have AIDS

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Smoking and HIV

Why Is Smoking More Dangerous for People With HIV? What Are the Risks of Smoking? How Do I Quit Smoking? The Bottom Line For More Information Why Is Smoking More Dangerous for People With HIV? People with HIV disease are more likely to smoke than healthy people. Smoking can interfere with normal lung function in healthy people. In people with HIV, smoking can make it more difficult to fight off serious infections. People with HIV...

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Dr. afraid of prescribing Dexidrine. I need it.

Aloha!I live on Maui, Hawaii. I am not taking any HIV meds. It has been almost two years. I found out I was infected in 1990. Because of too many side effects of HIv meds, i chose to stop them. the anti-depression/anxiety meds i was on was making me...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

There are several published case series, which show that low-to moderate doses of dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) or methylphenidate (Ritalin) can be quite effective in treating the fatigue, low energy, slowed thinking, and low concentraion that can... Read more »

Afraid of being resistant to all Meds

Recently, I was diagnosed with HIV. My T-Cell count was 540 and my viral load was relatively low. I assume that Ive been infected for about 3-4 yrs. Now but dont really know. I have a wonderful Dr. here in Orlando, FL who sometimes consults on...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.My guess is that you're seeing our good friend and excellent HIV doctor, Dr. Edwin DeJesus.Yes, transmitted HIV drug resistance is a significant problem-- one that may effect around 10% of newly infected persons in the US... Read more »

wife afraid of intercourse with husband with AIDS

We have been married since 1961, As a result of an accident in 1974, he contracted AIDS from blood transfusions. We did not know he had AIDS until 1988. Now, at age 68, he is on massive amounts of testosterone and wants sex all the time with me....

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Your feelings are understandable, but there are some steps you can take to help the situation. First, I assume your husband is in treatment with a physician. If so, then he must be monitoring his viral load. If his treatment is effective, hopefully... Read more »

AFR-AIDS

Dr Bob, I am not a doctor or a medical professional. In fact, you have helped me in the past with my own phobia about HIV. It took me a very long time to get rid of my phobia. I now believe that I am not HIV positive, I do believe that I suffer a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, "AFR-AIDS" (sometimes called "FRAIDS") is a common ailment that can induce great misery. I'm pleased you have conquered your irrational fears. I'm much less pleased with your G.P. who came up with all those... Read more »

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A Personal Story: Please Read if you are Afraid

Posted by RBK, 5 Replies

This is my first post to this forum, though I have read many of the posts over the last few months. About an hour ago, I received the results of my HIV test. I am NEGATIVE. I feel so incredibly relieved right now. My body literally feels better than... Read more »

Afraid to tell my parents about my HIV

Posted by aug27, 4 Replies

I have been HIV + since sept of 2005. I curently live at home with my parents and have not told them that I have HIV. It is getting harder and harder to do and I am getting more distant from them. I love them very much but I think it would absoulty... Read more »

family members afraid

Posted by koko, 6 Replies

I need some suggestions here. My father has AIDS and my sister (whose only 4) may be HIV pos. They are both visiting from out of town and I've noticed a lot of ignorance when it comes to 2 of my family members and how it's spread. Please someone,... Read more »

For those nervous about Acute HIV symptoms/afraid to get tested

Posted by thestranger, 1 Reply

Hi guys,
just wanted to share my story for those who are afraid they have gotten HIV or who think they might be experiencing ARS. A couple months back, I had an protected encounter with a woman of unknown HIV status, and three weeks after the... Read more »

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