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Can HIV Extend Your Life?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I have seen many long term survivors posting on this site. I also was part of a panel board and one of the speakers was like 95. He has been positive since the early '80s. Can the HIV treatment extend life more than what it could have been if they stayed negative?

Asking for some senior friends...

posted March 21 (edited)
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A myHIVteam Member

As my doctor says HIV won’t kill you but due to the inflammation that it causes more health issues can arise

posted March 21
A myHIVteam Member

Well, I don't know, after 22 years carrying the virus, I only know that it is very useful to consult a doctor every 3 months.

Pues no lo sé, después de 22 años llevando el virus solo sé que es muy útil consultar al médico cada 3 meses.

posted March 21
A myHIVteam Member

🤣😂😅

posted March 21
A myHIVteam Member

Since were "giffing" the answer. Actually, I think so ! It's forced me to take better care of myself and manage stress better.

posted March 21
A myHIVteam Member

The treatments do work
I've taken a few med vacations the difference is. Incredible. I get confused easier. I get depressed my numbers start to drop, however with me personally, I had to change my thinking. About life-and-death. I examined how I got here to this stage in my life. How did I catch hiv? well that was easy. I slept with everyone. My thinking and my faith has been the 2 strongest forces to living with hiv. I don't plan on living forever. In fact, I don't even want to live forever. I'm not fearful of death as a Christian I know there's a better place after this. I'm happier today than I have ever been in my life. With the exception of the weight I'm healthier than I have ever been. God's in control I'm just the co-pilot. That brings me a lot of peace and comfort. Everyone have a great day and weekend 😀.

posted March 22

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