... However, traveling across time zones can disrupt this balance, potentially impacting the effectiveness of your treatment.One myHIVteam member asked, “I travel a lot and am always concerned about not taking my meds on time when I travel. I take my medication every night at 11 p.m. ...
HIV Meds in Different Time Zones: Taking Pills While Traveling
... However, traveling across time zones can disrupt this balance, potentially impacting the effectiveness of your treatment.One myHIVteam member asked, “I travel a lot and am always concerned about not taking my meds on time when I travel. I take my medication every night at 11 p.m. ...
By Amy Norton, HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Nov. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- When someone with HIV...
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... It’s important to read those pamphlets that come with the medications so you know how to best take them.”To minimize side effects and promote effectiveness, take your medications as prescribed, whether that means taking them with food or at a specific time of day.Bear in mind, too, that many HIV medications can cause unwanted drug interactions when ...
HIV Treatment Goals: The Best Time To Take Your Pill
... It’s important to read those pamphlets that come with the medications so you know how to best take them.”To minimize side effects and promote effectiveness, take your medications as prescribed, whether that means taking them with food or at a specific time of day.Bear in mind, too, that many HIV medications can cause unwanted drug interactions when ...
... 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. ...
... They can affect your body, mind, and relationships. It’s essential to speak openly with your healthcare provider and push for care that meets your needs. Join the ConversationOn myHIVteam, people share their experiences with HIV, get advice, and find support from others who understand.Which HIV symptom have you been the most surprised by? ...
8 Surprising Symptoms According to People With HIV
... They can affect your body, mind, and relationships. It’s essential to speak openly with your healthcare provider and push for care that meets your needs. Join the ConversationOn myHIVteam, people share their experiences with HIV, get advice, and find support from others who understand.Which HIV symptom have you been the most surprised by? ...
... accumulating in places it’s not supposed to — like the pancreas or liver.People living with lipodystrophy may develop: Insulin resistance and high insulin levels (the hormone cells need to use glucose or sugar for energy) Diabetes Pancreatitis (inflammation in the pancreas, the organ that makes insulin) Fatty liver disease Metabolic syndrome Keep in mind ...
HIV and Hard Belly: Lipodystrophy Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
... accumulating in places it’s not supposed to — like the pancreas or liver.People living with lipodystrophy may develop: Insulin resistance and high insulin levels (the hormone cells need to use glucose or sugar for energy) Diabetes Pancreatitis (inflammation in the pancreas, the organ that makes insulin) Fatty liver disease Metabolic syndrome Keep in mind ...
... One myHIVteam member shared that their partner said that they would go on PrEP: “We will always love each other with your HIV meds and me being on PrEP.”Although their names are easy to confuse, postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are not the same. ...
Can You Get HIV From Oral Sex? 5 Facts and Safety Tips
... One myHIVteam member shared that their partner said that they would go on PrEP: “We will always love each other with your HIV meds and me being on PrEP.”Although their names are easy to confuse, postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are not the same. ...
... Meds help but we still die.Today, I live a life unrehearsed. Channeled by strength, pride, and love. I know my HIV and it knows me.I know it will take me… and it knows I will fight.Meds keep it at bay but sour my insides and crack my armor.As my body slowly embraces its destiny, I realize… what a wonderful life I have.So, I have no fear. ...
How an AIDS-related Form of Cancer Changed My World Forever
... Meds help but we still die.Today, I live a life unrehearsed. Channeled by strength, pride, and love. I know my HIV and it knows me.I know it will take me… and it knows I will fight.Meds keep it at bay but sour my insides and crack my armor.As my body slowly embraces its destiny, I realize… what a wonderful life I have.So, I have no fear. ...