... I did not think that anything with this much relief and promise would come along in my lifetime, let alone now," Godfrey said. "It's a game-changer." ...
... If lamivudine is taken alone for a long time, the hepatitis B virus can change so the medicine no longer works. To prevent this, lamivudine is usually combined with another drug, like tenofovir.It’s also important not to stop taking lamivudine unless your healthcare team tells you to, since stopping suddenly can make your HBV infection get worse. ...
Abacavir and Lamivudine: Why They’re Used Together
... If lamivudine is taken alone for a long time, the hepatitis B virus can change so the medicine no longer works. To prevent this, lamivudine is usually combined with another drug, like tenofovir.It’s also important not to stop taking lamivudine unless your healthcare team tells you to, since stopping suddenly can make your HBV infection get worse. ...
... How severe will side effects from the medications be? How do I tell others I have HIV?”Yet one of the most significant and negatively impactful thoughts I experienced at the time of my diagnosis was the (still ongoing) stigma of this chronic condition. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... How severe will side effects from the medications be? How do I tell others I have HIV?”Yet one of the most significant and negatively impactful thoughts I experienced at the time of my diagnosis was the (still ongoing) stigma of this chronic condition. ...
... It’s important to discuss with your doctor whether the latest vaccines, pemivibart, or Paxlovid could be right for you.Discover what past research has said about COVID-19 vaccines and HIV.Find Your TeamIf you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines and HIV/AIDS, you’re not alone. ...
... Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have HIV or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself. ...
Patience: Accepting That Control Requires Self-Care
... Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have HIV or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself. ...
... Members of myHIVteam often discuss feeling alone, especially when others don’t seem to understand or relate to their experiences. Here are five ways to combat loneliness. Enter Cell 2 Content Here... Enter Cell 3 Content Here... Enter Cell 4 Content Here... Enter Cell 5 Content Here... Enter Cell 6 Content Here... ...
Social Life With HIV: 5 Ways To Combat Loneliness (VIDEO)
... Members of myHIVteam often discuss feeling alone, especially when others don’t seem to understand or relate to their experiences. Here are five ways to combat loneliness. Enter Cell 2 Content Here... Enter Cell 3 Content Here... Enter Cell 4 Content Here... Enter Cell 5 Content Here... Enter Cell 6 Content Here... ...
... You can always reach out to your healthcare provider or patient liaison if you have questions about something you’ve read.Here are a few resources to get you started: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – An Overview National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease - HIV/AIDS HIV.gov You never have to feel alone when you’re living with HIV. ...
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With HIV. Now What?
... You can always reach out to your healthcare provider or patient liaison if you have questions about something you’ve read.Here are a few resources to get you started: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – An Overview National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease - HIV/AIDS HIV.gov You never have to feel alone when you’re living with HIV. ...
... Again, you aren’t alone in facing this — in fact, in a survey, 80 percent of myHIVteam members reported speaking with their health care team about their weight and body mass index (BMI).1. Hard Belly A hard belly, also called lipodystrophy, may resemble weight gain. ...
4 Causes of Weight Gain With HIV
... Again, you aren’t alone in facing this — in fact, in a survey, 80 percent of myHIVteam members reported speaking with their health care team about their weight and body mass index (BMI).1. Hard Belly A hard belly, also called lipodystrophy, may resemble weight gain. ...
... We do not have to fight alone. We can fight together. Supporting each other makes us stronger and more determined!This article was written by myHIVteam member Xavier as part of the Member Spotlight Series. ...
Member Spotlight: HIV Is a New Way of Life
... We do not have to fight alone. We can fight together. Supporting each other makes us stronger and more determined!This article was written by myHIVteam member Xavier as part of the Member Spotlight Series. ...
... A negative HIV-1 or HIV-2 NAAT result alone, however, is not adequate to rule out infection, as some people can have negative test results with this assay but still have active infection.HIV-1 and HIV-2 TreatmentsDoctors recommend that almost everyone with HIV infection take antiretroviral therapy (ART). ...
HIV-1 vs. HIV-2: What Are The Differences and Can You Have Both?
... A negative HIV-1 or HIV-2 NAAT result alone, however, is not adequate to rule out infection, as some people can have negative test results with this assay but still have active infection.HIV-1 and HIV-2 TreatmentsDoctors recommend that almost everyone with HIV infection take antiretroviral therapy (ART). ...
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