... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
Beginner's Mind - Not Knowing It All When Living with HIV
... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
... However, an HIV-2 NAAT is not routinely available to test for HIV-2, and further testing may be needed if a person is at risk for this infection.Diagnosing HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection is recommended by the testing sequence just mentioned. ...
... These side effects were all listed as mild to moderate in the studies for drug approval.For Cabenuva, Apretude, Sunlenca, and Trogarzo, there haven’t been enough studies on the use of these medications during pregnancy to adequately assess a risk of birth defects and miscarriage. ...
Injectables for HIV Treatment and Prevention: How They Work
... These side effects were all listed as mild to moderate in the studies for drug approval.For Cabenuva, Apretude, Sunlenca, and Trogarzo, there haven’t been enough studies on the use of these medications during pregnancy to adequately assess a risk of birth defects and miscarriage. ...
... As mentioned above, HIV cannot spread through everyday actions like sharing drinks, cups, or utensils. Even though this is a common concern, there is no risk of HIV transmission from sharing beverages or eating with another person. ...
Can You Get HIV From Sharing a Drink? Myths vs. Facts
... As mentioned above, HIV cannot spread through everyday actions like sharing drinks, cups, or utensils. Even though this is a common concern, there is no risk of HIV transmission from sharing beverages or eating with another person. ...
... It gave me strength to fight and demand representation... to this very day.It all took a toll on me back in 1994, when I felt alone and against a wall. With no support and AIDS cases rising, I dove into a depression and became self-destructive. Being diagnosed with an HIV strain that was destroying my organs, I rose up and regained my spirit. ...
How an AIDS-related Form of Cancer Changed My World Forever
... It gave me strength to fight and demand representation... to this very day.It all took a toll on me back in 1994, when I felt alone and against a wall. With no support and AIDS cases rising, I dove into a depression and became self-destructive. Being diagnosed with an HIV strain that was destroying my organs, I rose up and regained my spirit. ...
... I love those that I don’t even like, and that’s very hard to do, but it’s how I learn to love myself in the midst of it all.”Another member shared their journey to self-acceptance over time: “Back then, I had created a separate person and even adopted a different name, Dave, instead of David. ...
Has Having HIV Split the Public You From the Private You?
... I love those that I don’t even like, and that’s very hard to do, but it’s how I learn to love myself in the midst of it all.”Another member shared their journey to self-acceptance over time: “Back then, I had created a separate person and even adopted a different name, Dave, instead of David. ...
... We all do it — we’re human, after all. There is a name for this generous tendency. ...
Putting Yourself First
... We all do it — we’re human, after all. There is a name for this generous tendency. ...
... — CBS News “Is It All Bandaged Up? … It’s Not Leaking?’ ...
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