... This is not an option that you should try before you’ve exhausted everything else, but it may be on the table if you are unable to lose weight and your overall health is at risk.As always, talk to your doctor before starting any new therapy, medication, or lifestyle change to manage weight gain with HIV. ...
4 Causes of Weight Gain With HIV
... This is not an option that you should try before you’ve exhausted everything else, but it may be on the table if you are unable to lose weight and your overall health is at risk.As always, talk to your doctor before starting any new therapy, medication, or lifestyle change to manage weight gain with HIV. ...
... “I’m always nervous at the doctor.”Another member responded, “I’m always nervous at the doctor’s office too … especially if I’m getting my viral load numbers. I’m sure, like me, the worrying is for naught.”Members Make the Community StrongerSince myHIVteam launched in 2016, we have grown to become more than 40,000 members strong. ...
Billy Porter on Navigating His HIV Diagnosis
... “I’m always nervous at the doctor.”Another member responded, “I’m always nervous at the doctor’s office too … especially if I’m getting my viral load numbers. I’m sure, like me, the worrying is for naught.”Members Make the Community StrongerSince myHIVteam launched in 2016, we have grown to become more than 40,000 members strong. ...
... Take Your HIV Medication Make sure you always take your HIV medication on time. Treatment of HIV is vital to preventing oral issues. According to the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV have improved oral problems associated with the condition. ...
8 Tips for Preventing HIV Gum, Teeth, and Oral Problems
... Take Your HIV Medication Make sure you always take your HIV medication on time. Treatment of HIV is vital to preventing oral issues. According to the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV have improved oral problems associated with the condition. ...
... Now that many people have been vaccinated against — or infected with — mpox, we want to better understand how the spread of this condition has affected the myHIVteam community. Consider sharing your experience in this myHIVteam survey. As always, your responses are anonymous. ...
Mpox Survey for the myHIVteam Community
... Now that many people have been vaccinated against — or infected with — mpox, we want to better understand how the spread of this condition has affected the myHIVteam community. Consider sharing your experience in this myHIVteam survey. As always, your responses are anonymous. ...
... 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." ...
... That being said, many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. Looking back now, after 18 years of living with HIV, I say to myself, “What a wonderful human being I am. What a good person I am, with dignity and self-worth. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... That being said, many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. Looking back now, after 18 years of living with HIV, I say to myself, “What a wonderful human being I am. What a good person I am, with dignity and self-worth. ...
... I feel many times better after regular exercise. You don’t need a gym or fancy machine. Walking is great exercise; stretching and yoga or tai chi are very helpful.”2. Listen to Your Body Regarding RestAllowing your body to rest when needed is just as important as being active enough. ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... I feel many times better after regular exercise. You don’t need a gym or fancy machine. Walking is great exercise; stretching and yoga or tai chi are very helpful.”2. Listen to Your Body Regarding RestAllowing your body to rest when needed is just as important as being active enough. ...
... Prezista) Dolutegravir and rilpivirine (Juluca) Etravirine (Intelence) Lamivudine and zidovudine (Combivir) Ritonavir (Norvir) Fasting might be good for people living with HIV because it could help balance out the unwanted increase in blood fats like triglycerides and cholesterol that sometimes happen when taking HIV medications.Although HIV doesn’t always ...
Fasting and HIV: Can It Help?
... Prezista) Dolutegravir and rilpivirine (Juluca) Etravirine (Intelence) Lamivudine and zidovudine (Combivir) Ritonavir (Norvir) Fasting might be good for people living with HIV because it could help balance out the unwanted increase in blood fats like triglycerides and cholesterol that sometimes happen when taking HIV medications.Although HIV doesn’t always ...
... While many people with HIV eventually disclose their status to their children, you may want to wait if your children are too young to understand, if you believe it will frighten them, or if you suspect they won’t be able to keep the information as private as you might like. ...
Tips for Disclosing Your HIV Status to Others
... While many people with HIV eventually disclose their status to their children, you may want to wait if your children are too young to understand, if you believe it will frighten them, or if you suspect they won’t be able to keep the information as private as you might like. ...
... Because ART can interact with many medications, it’s important to speak with your doctor to get treatment for your fungal infection. ...
4 Ways HIV May Affect Your Nails
... Because ART can interact with many medications, it’s important to speak with your doctor to get treatment for your fungal infection. ...
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