HIV+ since 2010. 51 yo. Undetectable, good health besides osteoarthritis making full hip replacement necessary schedules mid-May but possibly soon if slot available. Always been active and loved walking dogs, hiking, and no issues with weight or fitness. Over the last 18 months the joint has become increasingly painful and despite rest, PT, diet adjustments to avoid inflammatory foods; the decline nosedived ≈ 3 mos ago severely limiting my mobility and in desperate need of relief.

Any plans for the upcoming year?

With covid-19 cases rising in all 50 states, some states are considering indoor masking once again. Where do you stand on all of this?

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In aug I had got sick with a uti and it was pretty bad because I didn’t know I had it. With me fighting that there was maybe two time within that week I missed my meds. In September I think I had missed as well but I also been up and down with takin them at the same time everyday but I am takin them and that’s only due to work and sleep. I have been on the meds five years. My anxiety is triggered and I Ben freaky out with panic attacks that I have became resistant to the meds due to this. Within… read more

Songs bring back memories. What is the song in your life that you remember from a situation, a memory or something else?

If you haven't quit yet do you plan to and how?

It seems these days that the orange man..(Trump).. is all over the news. Do you need a break from it?

Post this pls
Good morning and happy thursday January eighteenth friends and family
I want to apologize to all those members that were taken by surprise by my departure yesterday. Please contact Happy days. Better known as Ernie as he does have my email address for those who would like to write to me ...I. also will be writing some articles for POZ.COM going forward.
I will be having my surgery in April for my spine and depending on
Some things ,..i will determine if I return and… read more

Have you ever read the pamphlet on your medications?
Some medications you can just take them without food.
Other medications you have to take them with food.
for the medications that you have to take with food do you know what kind of food you have to eat to make that drug work at its maximum?
Did you know that some HIV medications work better when you eat fatty foods?
It's important to read those pamphlets that come with the medications then you know how to actually take your medications.