As soon as I felt it while finishing sexual relations ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! In so many words with in 2 weeks I was fully taking medicine. Had to make an appointment and go to the hospital. Mouth AND gentile/ private area. Has there being any survivors???
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At this time, the only cure is death. For me, I’ve been living with HIV for 40 years—not cured of it, but free from letting it stop me from living a full life. I take my meds daily, work full-time, and have raised three children, even after my diagnosis. Sadly, one of them passed away at 16 in a surfing accident, but my other two have given me nine healthy, happy grandchildren. Over these 40 years, I’ve overcome the challenges by staying focused on doing the right things, not letting HIV control or define me, and pursuing my goals. I’m considered a long-term HIV survivor—yes, a survivor!
On this platform, we’re all survivors in some way, whether newly diagnosed or long-term. Don’t let HIV instill fear or diminish you. Be your own biggest supporter—educate yourself, embrace it, and push it to the background of your life. Take your meds, see your doctors, keep up with bloodwork, stay engaged here, build your support network, and move forward with confidence because you’ve already conquered HIV. You’re here, and you’ve won! Aloha Brother Robert. Be the best you can be, only you can do it. I went ahead and include you on my team. Welcome!
All I want to know is if there has been a HIV survivor, if so who and how.
While there is currently no cure for HIV, modern antiretroviral therapy (ART) is highly effective at suppressing the virus and allowing people to live long, healthy lives. When taken consistently and properly, these medications can help manage HIV effectively.
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