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Treatment naive, VL /=650 for 5+ years... typical?

I am male, 27, regularly tested & diagnosed in early 2000. Have been monitored regularly (at least 2x/yr., sometimes more). My VL has always hovered around 7500, with CD4 never much below 650. I did not experience any initial illness or the...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Your viral load is lower than the average HIV+ person not on HIV therapy which is great as the lower the viral load, the slower the rate of CD4 cell count decline. Statistically, it is likely you can maintain fairly good CD4 cell counts for years... Read more »

HIV positive - question about life expectancy (LIFE EXPECTANCY, 2010) (PROGNOSIS, 2010)

I have just had a 5 week test result come back positive.I couldnt get answer from my doc, so wanted to ask you.How long can people with HIV live on HAART? - I know there isnt one figure- just wondering if there are ball park figures?Any info would...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

FHello Alan,The clinical course of HIV varies considerably from person to person. Life expectancy with HIV/AIDS depends on many confounding variables, including viral strain, access to and adherence with potent antiretroviral therapy, concurrent... 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 »

Is it possible to obtain life insurance if you are HIV positive

As title suggests, there is word out that anyone HIV positive cannot get life insurance. Is this true? If one can get life insurance, how do you proceed, which companies. Any suggestions, or help would be appreciated. Thank you....

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

There are a few life insurance companies that will issue limited amounts of life insurance to HIV+ individuals:New York Life through AARP for individuals eligible for AARP, up to $15,000Mutual of Omaha - up to $10,000Physicisan's Life - up to... Read more »

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I am consumed with fear, not your typical WW

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey Guys and Gals,

Great to see there is a resource here where everyone can come together and share knowledge and comfort eachother. I know my post is long but I have some questions that I am very curious about.

Heres the rundown of my experience:
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Hiv Positive Dating | Hiv Positive Singles | Hiv Positive Forums | Hiv Positive Chatroom

Posted by Chloe1023, 5 Replies

http://www.Pozspaces.com is a HIV positive singles dating site for individuals who may be HIV positive or have AIDS. We understand that living with this virus/disease can be difficult when it comes to dating. We want to provide the opportunity for... Read more »

Would you take 15 minutes to help change the life of another HIV positive individual?

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Hello everyone, my name is Adam and I am a Clinical Psychology PhD candidate trying to finish his dissertation. This is the last step I need to complete before receiving my degree. I have been HIV positive since the age of 16 and have struggled... Read more »

Would you take 15 minutes to help change the life of another HIV positive individual?

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