I Have Had HIV For Almost 20 Years. I Have Slowly Gained Weight Through The Years But I Am Hardly Every Hungry. Any Else Like This?
Year 2 of my meds my doc already started seeing signs of weight gain. I am never really hungry but I slowly keep putting on the pounds. The past 2 years I have been going to the gym and I can feel the muscle growth under all the fat. I eat high protein low carb but no real change. It's rare that I drink soda or alcohol. It's frustrating.
Your hiv med. make you gain weight
Covid Vaccine
I am nervous about getting, the vaccine. I don’t know what to do. I may ask my doctor, when I see him, on the 19th of May.
Don't be nervous I've gotten the flu shot and then I'll get the covid shot at the same time it helps you you know I've had the covid shot but 12 times now every time there's a new vaccine that comes… read more
Is Anyone Else On Cabenuva? For How Long?
Just had my 2nd shot. The 1st one was brutal.(a real pain the ass)! This one not quite as bad. Any thoughts?
I been taking cabenuva for two years it was painful now it doesn’t hurt
HIV Meds And Antidepressants
Just curious..... Do any of you take antidepressants in addition to your HIV meds? If so are there any additional side effects??
I was prescribed them 13 years after contracting HIV As a result of the issues I faced following TB meningitis. Since this illness I’ve found that I’m far more emotionally susceptible and the… read more
Do You Think HIV Meds Could Cause You To Have A Psychological Problem And Some Physical?
Never claim anything until you have proof it's true
You GO, Gurl... 🤠
I Was Wondering Do Yall Get Depress Sometime About This Situation Do It Have Yall Down And Don't Want To Be Bothered With Anyone
Do you feel like u be scared to come outside because what peoples think of you
I have learned to manage my depression, but I have had serious problems with it in the past. At one point, I didn’t want to go on and stopped talking my meditations. It was my biggest mistake ever. We… read more
Can HIV Cause Physical Pain Like Arthritis Does?
I take Gabapentin for my neuropathy it been helping with my ankle surgery pain
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Biktarvy And Fasting?
I'm trying to lose some extra weigh and I'm strongly looking into fasting. My issue is can I take my meds during the fast or should I avoid fasting all together? Is there any benefits to fasting if you are HIV positive?
I have no food issues on Bictarvy but Triumeq made me lose 40 lbs
Should Mental Health Be Studied And Addressed With HIV Infection?
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression fear, anger …etc.? Has HIV prompted this or made it worse?
Do you think our primary care physicians and HIV facilities should look into short and long term effects on mental health with HIV infection?
Do you think it should be treated as a serious problem?
The “obvious” answer is yes.
I Got Diagnosed With Deviated Septum And Have To Undergo Surgery . Should I Divulge My HIV Status Information To My Doctor?
Yes. Any doctor treating you for anything, needs to know your medical conditions and medications.