The 2024 retrovirus conference ended this week and there was some promising news. They found out the drugs Islatravir and lenacapavir taken together once a week worked just as well as once a day ARVS. To me this is good news since I really hate taking pills everyday. Instead of 365 pills a year ,taken 52 pills a year sounds good to me.i know there is the every other month injectable’s but i dont know if i want to get injections just yet. Of course this new once a week drug is still at least a… read more
Ditto! Same here. No more injections. No extra appointments thank you very much.
Is it possible for HIV client to travel to USA.
Where are you coming from? There are literally millions of people, with HIV, who travel to and from the United States yearly. You do not have to disclose having HIV in order to travel to the states… read more
The founders of MyHIVTeam support page not only has this platform for us with HIV, but they actually have 56 different health conditions for support
If you or if you know of someone with other health issues, show them this link:
Check out all the groups that have created so we can share our experiences and get help and advice. Not only that, but talk to someone who understands US and what WE'RE going through
So please, share this site with people you care about who… read more
@A myHIVteam Member they have a covid page, an anxiety page and a depression page. No pages that have multiple symptoms though.
Undetectable sounds great on paper however we are still like those who don’t have this disease.we can get non hiv health issues that everyone on the planet gets.anyone dealing with medical issues unrelated to hiv that affects them.and does having hiv make it harder to control your other conditions?
@A myHIVteam Member. Yep.
I just turned 71. Like some of you have lived practically half my life with an HIV diagnosis. For me it is very hard and isolating. My life partner and I split years ago, and I haven't trusted or really wanted to get into another relationship. Got really hurt, and don't want to go through that again. My only surviving family is my sister and her brood who take advantage of my being Gay with HIV, so had to cut ties with them. I also feel it is my responsibility to carry the torch for all… read more
Good morning, Jeff 25
I just read your post and in my opinion. If you want to honor the warriors that came before us. Live your life to the fullest because the truth of it is we, have this virus and… read more
Do you have any favorite or desired things that you'd like to accomplish in your lifetime?
Mines live as long as possible maybe 70 yrs
I travel quite a bit internationally, and my medication has never been questioned. I do keep photos on my phone of prescriptions, in case it is ever questioned. This is more likely for pain and other… read more
Anyone experience dental issues, such as cavities, loss of, or soft enamel and/or gum erosion as an adverse effect of their HIV meds, Atripla, specifically? I've been taking Atripla since it became available, 10+ yrs ago, and I'm having these dental issues, despite taking care of my teeth. My dentist thinks it's from the meds causing dry mouth, so that bacteria thrives in the mouth, softening enamel at the gumline, creating a good environment for cavities to form.
My cousin has been HIV positive for several years and the dentist had to pull all of his teeth and he has dentures as a result of meds. I’m not exactly sure what he takes. Blessings!
Thank you so much Paris much appreciated
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
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