I read that there is a new stain of hiv in Cuba .. it advances to Aids much quicker.. does anyone have more information on this

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Here is a news article on the new strain in Cuba https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-aggressive-str...

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The U=U study.

1) This should/may be a hot topic, please be conciderate to all.
2) I see many people on this site refer to the U=U study and how HIV can not be passed along. They think they are still safe to have unprotected sex, because they are undetectable. The answer to that is NO, you are not safe to have unprotected sex. You can still get other STI's, but let's stick to just HIV.
3) Even though the U=U study has proven that if undetectable, you can not pass the virus on, the key phrase is, "YOU CAN'T… read more

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A myHIVteam Member said:

@A myHIVteam Member one medication doesn't trump another. every body is different and breaks down meds diferent ways. one may have biktarvy may be… read more

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does anyone else get slash have gotten severe anxiety symptoms from hiv medications

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Life does a simple but effective job of that.

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what would you say is your biggest obstacle with HIV?

This can be finances, insurance, side effects, stigma, dating, or just about anything. What is your biggest obstacle?

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Dating...because of stigma and disclosure,I tend to push people away. It gets lonely at times but it is what it is.

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Can a positive person infect someone who is undetectable and on his ARV regiment without missing any doses?

I read that if the undetected person if he continues having sex to positive will turn him to be infectious.

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A myHIVteam Member said:

So I hope this cleared up your questions concerning the different strains of HIV and their subtypes.

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Doctors opinion needed: Working with horses

Hi Guys,

This is one for the doctors on the team.
I'm living in the canary islands and have been offered a position with horses.
Clean stables and taking care of the animals.
I've spotted Rhodococcus equi on a quick google and I'm wondering at how much risk I'm putting myself if I where to accept the position.
CD at last count was 455.
No idea my viral load number until I see doc next month. But when last speaking to her she it was "good".

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A myHIVteam Member said:

I had a friend who trained horses and I use to go up there often to help around the stables and to shovel up their droppings as I took it home by bags… read more

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Is lower back pain and top of foot pain with huge swelling a side effect of the HIV

I started out two weeks ago having lower back pain in one spot. Then there and right in the center of my left buttocks then it was also in my left leg right at the top where the leg meets the buttocks then a couple days ago my right foot had pain on the top of it and was also starting to swell now it's so swollen I cannot put it on the floor hurts like hell I wondered if this is a side effect of the HIV the lower back pain is… read more

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Truvada gave me horrible backaches. Genvoya to but not as bad. It says it on the label.

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If you could retire anywhere in the world for the rest of your life and live comfortably, where would it be?

For those who still have several years before retirement, perhaps a vacation home ... where would it be?

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Hey Kitonyo,next vacation I'm going to Watamu and Malindi,can't wait. Cheers

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What if life is more about trying to survive AIDS leaving no substantial quality of life:

For some Long Term Survivors like myself living 30+ years with this disease and all that has come with it, life now consists of constant doctors visits, monitoring, procedures, surgeries at a much more accelerated pace than ever before. I have friends in the same boat, some who, like me,.suffer from depression as well. The question is when to draw a line in the sand when HIV is dictating your life and quality of life becomes… read more

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Yes we can...as can you...do what you can is what I say..it took me several years and several attempts at going back to work before I joined a support… read more

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Inconvenience or Helpful?

Whether the onset of your first symptoms, , an opportunistic infection that puts you in the hospital, a hardship that leaves you homeless and destitute, a long awaited vacation.... etc......does your pet pose a problem for you or is he/she beneficial and helpful?

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Whether it's a cat or a dog, the pet is irreplaceable. They're family.

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