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Having Children With I Have Hiv
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

if I’m pregnant(I am not currently pregnant or anything,)currently pregnant or anything, and give birth vaginally, do I pass it on to my kids? Do I have to do a C-section in order to not pass it along to my children? Sorry if that’s a dumb question I again have been so sheltered in my life. I feel like I know nothing and I’m now paying for it.🤦🏼‍♀️😰

A myHIVteam Member

Yes!! Thanks!! Sorry for delay !!

Does Anyone Else Take Truvada And Tivicay?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

These are the 2meds I'm on I take them once a day and have been undetectable for years... Any complications or side effects?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member omg 😂 I totally understand lol I can't eat nothing it comes right out 😭 but aye at least you know I'm not full of 💩

How Do I Keep My Weight Down On Biktarvi? I've Gained Almost 30 Lbs In 2 Months. I Don't Mind Some Weight Gain Since I Had Gotten To 91 Lbs
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A myHIVteam Member

Gosh! It has never weighed on me like that…… although-I think I have a high metabolism.

When You Just Want To Have Sexual Relations (sex) (no Strings Attached) With Someone Do You Disclose Your Status?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Or do you just protect yourself and partner and have a good time🤔😏

A myHIVteam Member

I know for sure men with HIV in bath houses do not disclose their status. PREP and PEP doesnt help the conversation. I have seen unsafe sex in bathhouses. I have seen even worse without

Question Has Anybody Ever Lost There Appetite For More Then A Couple Of Days
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A myHIVteam Member

I think that at some point we all have that thing of not eating but nothing serious. I didn't eat for 4 days because I wasn't hungry but after that I ate a world of things

Creo que todos en algún momento tenemos esa cosa de no comer pero nada grave. No comí durante 4 días porque no tenía hambre pero después comí un mundo de cosas.

Good Morning, I've Been Undetectable For 3 Another, But Today My Exam Came Out With 60 Copies, I'm Nervous About This Result, I'm Not Sure I
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I'm worried about my exam

A myHIVteam Member

Talk to your doctor, and make sure that you are not missing any of the doses of your HIV medication. Also, check out this website... https://positivepeers.org/the-plus-side/blog/hi...

Tackling HIV Stigma, What Works?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHIVteam Member

I know for me, the "stigma" associated with HIV today is different than it was 30yrs ago. I can remember not being able to use utensils,(fork, spoon, knife) i was given plasticware, at… read more

Are You Lonely? Like Really Have No One To Talk To That Genuinely Cares 😭😔
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Depressed, a introvert, no one to really talk to or be with on a daily basis....or is it just me?

A myHIVteam Member

Lonely, that can also happen when you are also in a relationship. For me I stay busy , working out , walking, reading is good. You could do a home facial spa day , don't focus on being alone so much… read more

Covid Vaccination And HIV Lab Results:
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I completed my Pfizer series of the Co-vid vaccine about three weeks ago. Wondering if anyone has been fully vaccinated and had any labs done since and had any major variations in their results. May be to early but I am anxious to see how my HIV numbers are as well as my CBC and Renal panel. I am glad I made the decision to go forward with the vaccine. Figured the benefits outweigh the risks. Hope everyone will get one! It will be great to have things back to normal hopefully this year… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Excellent ❤️❤️❤️

How Do You Feel About Where You Live?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I see more people here from many places here in the US, and around the world. I am curious about these places
Are you happy with where you live, or would you move if you could? As a person with HIV, do you receive adequate and compassionate healthcare? Are the people of your community accepting or do you feel discriminated against, if they were to know your status? What is your favorite thing about where you live? Are there nature or historic sites of interest? Anything at all that you would… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I live in East Boston MA. I have an excellent Healthcare team, mostly due to my primary care Dr. He as assemble a great team to treat me. As for my neighborhood it still amazes me the stigma people… read more