Is concealing our HIV the new norm, in fear of non-acceptance by friends or family!

I am finding a tremendous fear of rejection revealing my status to people who do not know me. I have great neighbors and we get a long great just as an example. But I feel I can't tell them about my status because it just not something easily heard these days. Especially liking someone who is not HIV who you would like to pursue a relationship with. Lots of barriers I find these days and stigma. HIV/AIDS is a huge part of our life,… read more

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A myHIVteam Member said:

I would not wear a sign on me that says it but if I make a friend or I let somebody into my life even just as a friend I don't hide it because I've had… read more

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Has anyone been diagnosed with aids and once your viral load decreased drastically & cd4 count improved had bad acne breakouts?

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A myHIVteam Member said:

It's a good thing that you are alone decreased and your cells are going up there's going to be things you go through ups and downs but with the right… read more

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What your thoughts/review of Biktarvy?

Does anyone have the side effects of Biktarvy and what was it?

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A myHIVteam Member said:

I've never had that side effects so I don't even know what it is if I did I would help have a nice brother I'm here to talk to if you ever need

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Trump’s HIV/AIDS council includes an exec from the company accused of price-gouging HIV drug

Trump’s HIV/AIDS council includes an exec from the company accused of price-gouging HIV drug — but it’s lacking voices from vulnerable communities. Gilead is not our friend...

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-hi...

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Meant to say a politician not a Tahitian I talk and text as my bones and my arthritis is getting bad as I get older so please bear with me

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Primary and secondary insurance??

Hey guys. I’ve been really confused with how my insurance works and I’d appreciate any helpful information. So basically, I’m insured under my dad’s private health insurance (Aetna) and I have Louisiana medicaid as my secondary insurance. Will my dad be responsible for paying my deductibles/out-of-pocket expenses for my claims? Or will medicaid pay for everything?

*P.s.- sorry if these are silly questions. Using health insurance is still new to me and managing both my primary and… read more

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A myHIVteam Member said:

No question is silly the answer you get a what's meaningful I really don't know too much about insurance from my understanding Medicaid covers the rest… read more

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Help with medical costs?

Im newly diagnosed with HIV and the burden of medical costs has set in. Im currently insured under my dad’s company insurance and I also have medicaid. My dad doesnt know im hiv+ yet and I’m not working at the moment because I’m a fulltime college student. From personal experience, are their any programs that I should know of that would help pay for my appointments and medication?

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A myHIVteam Member said:

I know when i was first diagnosed my eis case worker had me sign up for a program called ADAP you may also want to ask about that. I dont k ow if it is… read more

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Are your out of pocket payments for medication getting ridiculous?

I used to be on ADAP, the Government Drug Assistance Program for AIDS for years until I inherited a trust which changed everything. I no longer am eligible, making too much money which I get. I am enrolled in a MedAdvantage Plan with a major insurance provider I have with for years. They take care of all my Medicare expenses, plus provide me with some extras. We know we do not have any generic HIV drugs on the market here in the US that I know of,… read more

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Greed is a big problem in our lives they want to make money on our expanse also i collect social security Disability since 204 I'm really grateful that… read more

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A trigger of seeing something sexual

Okay, I'm just now realizing this this may be my trigger. Everytime I look at something sexual, I get...you know .
For example; my friend posted this stupid thing on Street fighter and has Chun-Li getting screwed by this large guy idon'trememberhisname. And now I want to go to naughty machinae online to watch more hentai, and maybe masturbate.
But this keep on happening to me a lot. Most likely when I see something naughty or sexual in the way.
Is there a condition of this?… read more

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A myHIVteam Member said:

I agrer what Jeff said if you have a high sexual drive and is not affecting anything else have fun with me i always been that way is just some people… read more

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Hi, does anyone know if using apple cider vinger and anti hiv meds has any sideeffects with the meds?

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Thank for the answers

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Why do you take your treatment? Why do you live for?

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A myHIVteam Member said:

Me too i have reason to live and a lot to accomplish in my life I'm persever woman and determined sometimes i don't feel like taking them plus I'm going… read more

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