... I can't control everything in my life. Trying to is exhausting!!" - member of myHIVteam When first faced with an HIV diagnosis, a common fear is a lack of control over our health. How could our bodies betray us? How do we grab the reins back and fix the situation? Living with HIV forces us to recognize what we can and cannot control. ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... I can't control everything in my life. Trying to is exhausting!!" - member of myHIVteam When first faced with an HIV diagnosis, a common fear is a lack of control over our health. How could our bodies betray us? How do we grab the reins back and fix the situation? Living with HIV forces us to recognize what we can and cannot control. ...
... Since my diagnosis, everything has been put on hold, and I would like to start exercising again.”Although it may seem daunting at first, being physically active offers one of the best ways to help lessen fatigue while living with HIV. ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... Since my diagnosis, everything has been put on hold, and I would like to start exercising again.”Although it may seem daunting at first, being physically active offers one of the best ways to help lessen fatigue while living with HIV. ...
Being diagnosed with HIV can feel overwhelming. Aside from doctor’s appointments, medication man...
... “I’ve come to discover that a majority of people seem to think a relationship with someone else is supposed to ‘complete’ them,” a member shared. “I’ve been there and done that, and the truth of the matter is that no one can make you complete except for yourself.” ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... “I’ve come to discover that a majority of people seem to think a relationship with someone else is supposed to ‘complete’ them,” a member shared. “I’ve been there and done that, and the truth of the matter is that no one can make you complete except for yourself.” ...
... There can't be enough education about the fact that persons living with HIV are at higher risk for coronary disease," he said. "To the extent that practitioners of both HIV care and general internal medicine … know there's an association [between HIV and high blood pressure], the better we all are for it, the better our patients will be for it." ...
The Link Between HIV and High Blood Pressure
... There can't be enough education about the fact that persons living with HIV are at higher risk for coronary disease," he said. "To the extent that practitioners of both HIV care and general internal medicine … know there's an association [between HIV and high blood pressure], the better we all are for it, the better our patients will be for it." ...
... A 2022 study in the U.K. involving the general population found that many health conditions seem to improve when you drink caffeine. There were, however, some study participants who didn’t experience any health benefits at all.If you’re living with other health issues in addition to HIV, talk to your doctor about using caffeine. ...
Caffeine and HIV: Should You Drink Coffee and Energy Drinks?
... A 2022 study in the U.K. involving the general population found that many health conditions seem to improve when you drink caffeine. There were, however, some study participants who didn’t experience any health benefits at all.If you’re living with other health issues in addition to HIV, talk to your doctor about using caffeine. ...
An HIV infection has three potential stages, each of which has its own respective symptoms. Peop...
HIV Stages and Symptoms
An HIV infection has three potential stages, each of which has its own respective symptoms. Peop...
... Some of the drugs used to treat HIV seem to cause more weight gain than others. Researchers don’t know what part of weight gain in people with HIV is caused by improved health and what is from the medications they are taking. ...
4 Causes of Weight Gain With HIV
... Some of the drugs used to treat HIV seem to cause more weight gain than others. Researchers don’t know what part of weight gain in people with HIV is caused by improved health and what is from the medications they are taking. ...
... Poor attention to brushing and flossing contributes to the problem, but the following factors also generally increase the risk of tooth decay in people living with HIV: High rates of smoking High rates of diabetes, as well as diabetes that isn’t controlled well High-sugar diet Drug and alcohol use Pain caused by untreated tooth decay can be excruciating ...
6 Dental and Oral Problems With HIV
... Poor attention to brushing and flossing contributes to the problem, but the following factors also generally increase the risk of tooth decay in people living with HIV: High rates of smoking High rates of diabetes, as well as diabetes that isn’t controlled well High-sugar diet Drug and alcohol use Pain caused by untreated tooth decay can be excruciating ...
... 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." "Be your own advocate, ask questions at your appointments, don't let the bureaucracy get in your way, do a lot of research, and listen to your intuition. It's most likely right. Stand tall and strong." ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... 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." "Be your own advocate, ask questions at your appointments, don't let the bureaucracy get in your way, do a lot of research, and listen to your intuition. It's most likely right. Stand tall and strong." ...
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