... "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"? ...
... 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. ...
... During a video chat, you can: Watch family open gifts Have them show you the decorations around the house Read a holiday story or poem to the children Sing favorite holiday songs together Adjust Your ExpectationsEven without a chronic illness like HIV, holidays often come with high expectations that lead to disappointment and stress. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... During a video chat, you can: Watch family open gifts Have them show you the decorations around the house Read a holiday story or poem to the children Sing favorite holiday songs together Adjust Your ExpectationsEven without a chronic illness like HIV, holidays often come with high expectations that lead to disappointment and stress. ...
... 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. ...
... Watch the video to hear Humberto’s perspective on acceptance and breaking away from HIV stigma. Transcription 00:00:00:16 - 00:00:35:33HumbertoYa que hay mucha desinformación sobre el tema. Si no hacemos algo al respecto seguirá esta epidemia. Cuando yo tenía 19 años es cuando recibí el diagnostico de VIH. El estigma de VIH lo fomenta el silencio. ...
Overcoming HIV Stigma: How I Found Self-Acceptance and Became an Advocate
... Watch the video to hear Humberto’s perspective on acceptance and breaking away from HIV stigma. Transcription 00:00:00:16 - 00:00:35:33HumbertoYa que hay mucha desinformación sobre el tema. Si no hacemos algo al respecto seguirá esta epidemia. Cuando yo tenía 19 años es cuando recibí el diagnostico de VIH. El estigma de VIH lo fomenta el silencio. ...
... However, many doctors allow someone else to be present on the phone or a video chat during an appointment. Before your appointment, you may want to tell your loved one about any concerns you plan on discussing with your doctor. They can help ensure you bring up everything you want to talk about. ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... However, many doctors allow someone else to be present on the phone or a video chat during an appointment. Before your appointment, you may want to tell your loved one about any concerns you plan on discussing with your doctor. They can help ensure you bring up everything you want to talk about. ...
... 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). ...
... 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. ...