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Does it get any better by time?

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A myHIVteam Member

Yes, it does. But it's all about the mindset. Keeping your outlook positive & loving rather than negative & chaotic is key. Once you let negativity set in, you're doomed. But it's definitely a CHOICE… read more

Have You Had Or Have Cancer?
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Unfortunately, many long term and/or untreated HIV patients develop some form of cancer. Have you experienced this?

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@A myHIVteam Member. Drop the R, "prostate." How were you treated for the prostate cancer? How long has it been since you were treated? My father and brother-in-law both had prostate cancer… read more

I Don't Understand Why And How This Situation Works I'm Way To Lost And Hurt And Confused
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How are you today, Candys? Such hurt, so many struggles and challenges today. What are you struggling with? How are you feeling this morning?

If You Could Do One Charitable Gesture, What Would It Be?
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With all the needs in the world, homelessness, poverty and so forth......what would you do ,...given one golden chance?

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A myHIVteam Member

Feed the homeless and I do. I love it.

What Part Of Yourself Do You Never Wanna Lose?
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As time passes, we change. Time/ entropy is a natural part of life. With the changing tides, whats one part of yourself you wish to never change? What part of yourself do you never wanna lose?

How can you prevent the loss of yourself?

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A myHIVteam Member

This is a multi faceted question
Losing loved ones and friends is the most difficult
I don’t want to lose my objectivity , my intelligence or my connection to spirt. I want to remain grounded.… read more

Do Any Of You Think Quantum Computers Will Speed Up A Cure Or Make Even Better Antivirals?
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Quantum computers are here and are not going to go away. They will be able to make calculations in minutes what would take super computers years.. with all that said I think a cure for lots of things are going to be found but what do I know.
Check this out if you are bored and have free time

https://youtu.be/K4ssT6Dzmnw?si=LGAnwzWrxFZTc1Bl

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A myHIVteam Member

Quantum Computers...if a clinical trial became available for very long term survivors, yes I would participate if allowed. After so many decades, a lifetime actually, this virus stealing my future… read more

What Foods Should HIV Patients Avoid?
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Medical Reviewer: Dan Brennan, MD
Medically Reviewed on 10/4/2021
Importance of nutrition
A proper, nutritious diet is essential for anyone hoping to maintain good health. When you eat, your body uses those nutrients to fight off infections. People who live with HIV struggle against a virus that weakens their immune system. Getting the right amount of nutrients daily can help those living with HIV avoid health complications and ease issues brought on by HIV-related treatments.

While there's no… read more

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I say eat whatever as long as it’s healthy and you don’t get sick from it some of us can’t afford to lose weight
I been hiv for 30 yrs and have not stop eating if my body doesn’t agree with something… read more

How Dose One Get Over The Fear Of Infecting Your Partner, This Is To The Point Of Not Being Able To Have A Healthy Sex Life With Them?
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It’s hard but as long as you take your meds everything will be ok. You can’t live in fear all the time. That will put a wedge between you and your partner. To be safe have them to use prep. Set… read more

Do You Associate Having Sex With HIV?
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HIV can be spread through unprotected sex. Many here have become infected through this source.
When you are having sex now, does your HIV come into play?

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Well I loss interest in sex,and I couldn’t bring my self to do someone what my partner did.now I’m on my meds and I get to know God in a deep way I don’t remember what hurt me anymore.

What Did You Think About HIV/AIDS Or People That Had HIV/AIDS BEFORE You Was Diagnosed?
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This came up in a discussion earlier for me. We all know what the discrimination or the stigma is of this virus now. But before you was diagnosed, what was your true feeling about HIV/AIDS or people who had it (if you knew of anyone)? How different was your view then compared to now?

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I remember watching The Phil Donohue Show and a little girl named Hidea was on talking about living with HIV.My heart went out to her .At that time I was 16 years old with no idea that 3 years later I… read more