... "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"? ...
... On the other hand, fat loss with lipodystrophy tends to affect the face, arms, legs, and buttocks. (CC BY-NC 4.0/Vijayanandh Mani)Other Symptoms of Lipodystrophy Fat buildup due to HIV can occur in unexpected places, such as the back of the neck. This is sometimes known as buffalo hump. ...
HIV and Hard Belly: Lipodystrophy Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
... On the other hand, fat loss with lipodystrophy tends to affect the face, arms, legs, and buttocks. (CC BY-NC 4.0/Vijayanandh Mani)Other Symptoms of Lipodystrophy Fat buildup due to HIV can occur in unexpected places, such as the back of the neck. This is sometimes known as buffalo hump. ...
... This has also been seen on the tongue, arms, lips, and nails, but it’s rare.Less common side effects of emtricitabine include lactic acidosis (a buildup of lactic acid in the blood) and hepatomegaly (liver enlargement). ...
... Saturated and Trans FatsOf all the dietary fat people consume, saturated fats and trans fats are the most highly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, because both increase LDL (bad) cholesterol. Trans fats also reduce HDL (good) cholesterol. ...
Healthy Diet and Nutrition in HIV
... Saturated and Trans FatsOf all the dietary fat people consume, saturated fats and trans fats are the most highly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, because both increase LDL (bad) cholesterol. Trans fats also reduce HDL (good) cholesterol. ...
... Doing so can give your loved one the break they may need to get their energy back after a tough day.One member wrote of their experience: “Sorry I haven’t been on lately, I’ve been tired and hurting from work and trying to catch up on my car and insurance bills … I’ve been hurting in my legs and arms: This weekend, they killed.”4. ...
5 Ways To Support an HIV-Positive Person You Live With
... Doing so can give your loved one the break they may need to get their energy back after a tough day.One member wrote of their experience: “Sorry I haven’t been on lately, I’ve been tired and hurting from work and trying to catch up on my car and insurance bills … I’ve been hurting in my legs and arms: This weekend, they killed.”4. ...
... Even when HIV is well treated, people with HIV who are aging have the same stroke risk that all older people do.A very bad headache can be a sign of a stroke. Other signs include drooping on one side of the face, slurred speech, and an inability to lift both arms. If you have these signs, seek emergency medical attention immediately. ...
Headaches and HIV: 7 Causes To Consider
... Even when HIV is well treated, people with HIV who are aging have the same stroke risk that all older people do.A very bad headache can be a sign of a stroke. Other signs include drooping on one side of the face, slurred speech, and an inability to lift both arms. If you have these signs, seek emergency medical attention immediately. ...
... The most common rash people first experience after contracting the virus can develop on the face, palms of the hands and soles of the feet, torso, or the legs and arms. Rashes caused by factors other than HIV itself can form anywhere on the body. ...
... HS causes painful bumps, usually in places where skin rubs together like the groin or under the arms. These bumps can look like herpes, but they're not caused by a virus. 00:01:22:15 - 00:01:44:12VoiceoverSeven, syphilis. ...
Herpes vs. HIV: What’s the Difference Between Them?
... HS causes painful bumps, usually in places where skin rubs together like the groin or under the arms. These bumps can look like herpes, but they're not caused by a virus. 00:01:22:15 - 00:01:44:12VoiceoverSeven, syphilis. ...
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