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Exercise and HIV

Exercise Guidelines for People With HIV Don't Overdo It! A moderate exercise program will help your body turn your food into muscle. Take it easy, and work exercise into your daily activities. Work up to a schedule of at least 20 minutes, at least three times per week as long as you are feeling better. This can lead to significant improvements in your fitness level and you may feel better. As your strength and energy increase, try to aim at...

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I spit on HIV and on Dubya (Full Version)

Dear Dr. Bob,I have a one quick question to ask you. I was outside with a few friends when a person we know is HIV positive. Anyway he's a good person and I tend to help him from time to time, well he just got out of the pet grooming store...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Dear Security Guy without a Clue,"Blackheads that bust," "spit gobs," "sprays of saliva" when talking . . . Yuk! It's all so unappetizing. I think I'll just proceed directly to your specific questions. The... Read more »

Confidentiality? (NAMES BASED REPORTING, 2010)

Hi Robert,I suppose this isn't the correct forum for this question, but I hope that you can help me get the word out to anyone who cares about privacy.HIV Poz Names Gathered by the State of HawaiiWhen I go to the doctor, one of the forms that I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,HIV surveillance data are now used to track the epidemic. It is indeed a federal law. Firing your doctor or insisting your records be kept under the name John Doe won't help. See below.Dr. BobPrevention? Apr 25, 2006Doc, First I would... Read more »

Do you know Dr. Bob??? Your grin is keeping many optimistic and full of life.

This is Marc from Beirut againDr. Bob keep smiling and never change this nice smiley picture full of life. I m sure that with this beautiful picture that you are posting here youre keeping many positive people around the world optimistic and want to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Marc,I couldn't agree more! Dr. Bobfeedback (DR. BOB'S "CRAZED GRIN"???????)Mar 10, 2011Hi dr Bob, I was reading through your Q&A section, and it struck me odd that you used a picture with a crazed grin on your face... Read more »

Mag couple starting out....and his ID Doctor mentioned your name!

Hello Doctor,My partner is positive and has been for a few years. His Viral Load is high, as is his CD4 which is quite high. He is not on meds. My question is as a top - if I always use condoms for anal sex will I be pretty safe for HIV? I have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,It seems to me your partner has a very well informed HIV specialist who is providing both sound and practical advice. And I'm not saying that simply because he knows me and/or my work on this Web site! I commend him because his advice is... Read more »

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Full Blown Black Woman. Lookin for friends.

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

Just 4 months ago I found out I have gone to full blown status after being HIV positive for an estimate of 13 years. Considering I am only in my early 30's. So I have lost out on so much in life yet I have gained alot. Im a professional african... Read more »

my name is pablo...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My name is Pablo. Live in DC. Trying to connect with other HIV
guys in my area. Most of my friends with HIV/AIDS have died. I
need new friends. I have been positive since 88. Was diagnosed
with AIDS in 94. Was... Read more »

Lost my best friend, lover, and 2nd full-time job.

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

Just struggling through losing someone I spent 18 hours a day with for 10 years- the last 4 taking care of him as he got progressively sicker (hence the '2nd full time job').
The hardest part is the sense of emptiness that can't be expressed to... Read more »

hello my name is mike...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello, my name is MIke. I found out I had hiv back in Oct. 89. I
grew up pretty much 'the baby' of the family. 2 older brothers. I
didn't have sex until I was 24 and he cheated on me and the
relationship ended. I moved... Read more »

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