... 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." ...
... Eat a Healthy DietA healthy, nutritious diet plays an important role in maintaining your overall quality of life and well-being while living with HIV. A balanced diet can help reduce fatigue and prevent conditions like anemia (a low red blood cell count), which can be caused by a lack of iron, vitamin B12, or vitamin B9 (folate). ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... Eat a Healthy DietA healthy, nutritious diet plays an important role in maintaining your overall quality of life and well-being while living with HIV. A balanced diet can help reduce fatigue and prevent conditions like anemia (a low red blood cell count), which can be caused by a lack of iron, vitamin B12, or vitamin B9 (folate). ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... I was alone with HIV at the age of 32. Life isn’t all candy and roses; a lot of thorns have pricked me too. But I choose to look on the bright side of life. It is a choice.No one I know chose to have HIV. No one wants to be denied love, affection, or understanding. ...
HIV Member Spotlight: On the Bright Side
... I was alone with HIV at the age of 32. Life isn’t all candy and roses; a lot of thorns have pricked me too. But I choose to look on the bright side of life. It is a choice.No one I know chose to have HIV. No one wants to be denied love, affection, or understanding. ...
... 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. ...
... Privately, it’s being the opposite: withdrawn, alone but not lonely, contemplative, etc.” “Socially, I’m pretty outgoing and friendly. At home, I love being quiet and silent most of the time. One might describe me emotionally as an introvert.” “The private side of me is stoic and reserved but rock steady. ...
Has Having HIV Split the Public You From the Private You?
... Privately, it’s being the opposite: withdrawn, alone but not lonely, contemplative, etc.” “Socially, I’m pretty outgoing and friendly. At home, I love being quiet and silent most of the time. One might describe me emotionally as an introvert.” “The private side of me is stoic and reserved but rock steady. ...
... 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. ...
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