... I have no idea how many others may be spreading the news, but I’d like to be an optimist and think we can encourage everyone to live their lives to the fullest!Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been through hard times too. My first partner died from AIDS in 1989. I was alone with HIV at the age of 32. ...
HIV Member Spotlight: On the Bright Side
... I have no idea how many others may be spreading the news, but I’d like to be an optimist and think we can encourage everyone to live their lives to the fullest!Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been through hard times too. My first partner died from AIDS in 1989. I was alone with HIV at the age of 32. ...
... For example, rilpivirine — a component of many newer HIV combinations — should be taken several hours apart from certain medications used to treat heartburn or acid reflux.Speak to Your Health Care Team Deciding on the best strategies to take your HIV medications can be complicated. ...
HIV Treatment Goals: The Best Time To Take Your Pill
... For example, rilpivirine — a component of many newer HIV combinations — should be taken several hours apart from certain medications used to treat heartburn or acid reflux.Speak to Your Health Care Team Deciding on the best strategies to take your HIV medications can be complicated. ...
... Reach out to a trusted friend or family member, a therapist, a psychologist, or members of myHIVteam to discuss these complex feelings and how they relate to your HIV status.The Journey to Self-Acceptance Many members find that, with time and life experience, they’re able to achieve a careful balance between their private and public personae. ...
Has Having HIV Split the Public You From the Private You?
... Reach out to a trusted friend or family member, a therapist, a psychologist, or members of myHIVteam to discuss these complex feelings and how they relate to your HIV status.The Journey to Self-Acceptance Many members find that, with time and life experience, they’re able to achieve a careful balance between their private and public personae. ...
... Today there are so many options. Be patient and find the right meds for you." "I do know myself well enough to let it happen and not push myself. It's time to focus on what I can do for myself rather than what I can't. Things take time and my path has always been singular and independent." ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... Today there are so many options. Be patient and find the right meds for you." "I do know myself well enough to let it happen and not push myself. It's time to focus on what I can do for myself rather than what I can't. Things take time and my path has always been singular and independent." ...
... There are three types of HIV tests: Antibody tests — These look for HIV antibodies in your blood or saliva. Antigen/antibody tests — These look for HIV antibodies and antigens (pieces of the virus itself) in the blood. Nucleic acid tests (NATs) — These look directly for HIV’s genetic material in the blood. ...
Herpes vs. HIV: What’s the Difference Between Them?
... There are three types of HIV tests: Antibody tests — These look for HIV antibodies in your blood or saliva. Antigen/antibody tests — These look for HIV antibodies and antigens (pieces of the virus itself) in the blood. Nucleic acid tests (NATs) — These look directly for HIV’s genetic material in the blood. ...
... This highlights the need for further research to determine whether taking vitamin D supplements can prevent or treat the conditions associated with low vitamin D levels in people with HIV.Given that many people with HIV are deficient in vitamin D, your doctor may monitor your vitamin D levels using blood tests. ...
Vitamin D and HIV: What’s the Connection?
... This highlights the need for further research to determine whether taking vitamin D supplements can prevent or treat the conditions associated with low vitamin D levels in people with HIV.Given that many people with HIV are deficient in vitamin D, your doctor may monitor your vitamin D levels using blood tests. ...
... Even if you’ve lived with HIV for many years, make sure you take the time to maintain the relationships that matter most to you.Take the quiz: Are You Feeling Your Best With HIV?Find Support for Self-Care With HIVYou’re not alone with HIV. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... Even if you’ve lived with HIV for many years, make sure you take the time to maintain the relationships that matter most to you.Take the quiz: Are You Feeling Your Best With HIV?Find Support for Self-Care With HIVYou’re not alone with HIV. ...
... For many people, that means connecting with loved ones, being thankful for what you have, and finding hope for the new year.Here are some mindful tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine for adjusting holiday expectations: Accept that your holidays won't be perfect and will be different from celebrations in years past. Focus on what really counts. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... For many people, that means connecting with loved ones, being thankful for what you have, and finding hope for the new year.Here are some mindful tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine for adjusting holiday expectations: Accept that your holidays won't be perfect and will be different from celebrations in years past. Focus on what really counts. ...
... and many of you took the time to respond.What did we learn? From the unconcerned ("It's not so bad, right?") to the plain unhelpful ("Try to rest more"), advice is hurled at us from friends, family, coworkers, even strangers. ...
Your Answers: The Worst HIV Advice (Infographic)
... and many of you took the time to respond.What did we learn? From the unconcerned ("It's not so bad, right?") to the plain unhelpful ("Try to rest more"), advice is hurled at us from friends, family, coworkers, even strangers. ...
... You can add as many or as few people as you like. Some members choose to connect with people nearby, while others prefer individuals who share similar symptoms or treatment experiences. You can invite anyone with whom you feel a genuine connection, whether it’s shared experiences or a similar sense of humor. ...
Getting Started on myHIVteam
... You can add as many or as few people as you like. Some members choose to connect with people nearby, while others prefer individuals who share similar symptoms or treatment experiences. You can invite anyone with whom you feel a genuine connection, whether it’s shared experiences or a similar sense of humor. ...
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