... 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. ...
... Practicing self-acceptance can help you define that boundary and know when to seek emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote about their perspective on self-acceptance: “Many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. ...
5 Ways To Receive Emotional Support With HIV
... Practicing self-acceptance can help you define that boundary and know when to seek emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote about their perspective on self-acceptance: “Many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. ...
... “Undetectable” means that the instrument used to test a blood sample can’t find enough virus to give a number value. For people with well-controlled HIV prior to pregnancy, guidelines recommend continuing that treatment while pregnant. ...
HIV and Pregnancy: Preventing Transmission
... “Undetectable” means that the instrument used to test a blood sample can’t find enough virus to give a number value. For people with well-controlled HIV prior to pregnancy, guidelines recommend continuing that treatment while pregnant. ...
... But people with HIV who have weakened immune systems need to be extra cautious to avoid opportunistic infections that can attack when the immune system is down. Someone living with HIV who has a low CD4 count can get severely ill from something as simple as a common cold. ...
HIV and Living With Family: 6 Tips for Safety
... But people with HIV who have weakened immune systems need to be extra cautious to avoid opportunistic infections that can attack when the immune system is down. Someone living with HIV who has a low CD4 count can get severely ill from something as simple as a common cold. ...
... When you give one, the virus can escape and modify itself to become resistant [to the antibody]," Caskey explained.She and her colleagues reasoned that a two-pronged antibody attack would be more effective -- much like drug combinations work against the virus.So they tested a combination of two bNAbs in people described as "elite controllers." ...
New Therapy May Control HIV Without Daily Pills
... When you give one, the virus can escape and modify itself to become resistant [to the antibody]," Caskey explained.She and her colleagues reasoned that a two-pronged antibody attack would be more effective -- much like drug combinations work against the virus.So they tested a combination of two bNAbs in people described as "elite controllers." ...
... I hope I don't go into an anxiety attack.”Understanding the Link Between HIV and Your MindThere are several reasons why having a chronic health condition may put people at a higher risk of mental health difficulties, according to Mental Health America. ...
How HIV Can Affect Your Mental Health
... I hope I don't go into an anxiety attack.”Understanding the Link Between HIV and Your MindThere are several reasons why having a chronic health condition may put people at a higher risk of mental health difficulties, according to Mental Health America. ...
... It can also attack the lungs, heart, brain, or gastrointestinal system.Mycobacterium Avium Complex Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is a group of common bacteria that causes the following symptoms in people with AIDS: Abdominal pain Fever Night sweats Weight loss Anemia Fatigue MAC can cause widespread illness in people with more advanced immunosuppression ...
HIV Stages and Symptoms
... It can also attack the lungs, heart, brain, or gastrointestinal system.Mycobacterium Avium Complex Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is a group of common bacteria that causes the following symptoms in people with AIDS: Abdominal pain Fever Night sweats Weight loss Anemia Fatigue MAC can cause widespread illness in people with more advanced immunosuppression ...
... Scientists have found that in people who are HIV-positive, their immune system mounts an attack against the virus, leading to inflammation.Several studies have shown long-term inflammation in the brain may lead to a higher rate of depression in people living with HIV. ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... Scientists have found that in people who are HIV-positive, their immune system mounts an attack against the virus, leading to inflammation.Several studies have shown long-term inflammation in the brain may lead to a higher rate of depression in people living with HIV. ...
... These include: Depression Diarrhea Headache Fatigue (persistent tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest) Trouble sleeping Recent research has found that abacavir may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular issues like heart attack and stroke, even in people who don’t have a history of heart or blood vessel problems. ...
Abacavir and Lamivudine: Why They’re Used Together
... These include: Depression Diarrhea Headache Fatigue (persistent tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest) Trouble sleeping Recent research has found that abacavir may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular issues like heart attack and stroke, even in people who don’t have a history of heart or blood vessel problems. ...
... However, the rates of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and coronary artery disease (buildup of plaque in the arteries supplying blood to the heart) were the same between the two groups.Another study found similar results. ...
Aging With HIV: 5 Problems To Watch For
... However, the rates of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and coronary artery disease (buildup of plaque in the arteries supplying blood to the heart) were the same between the two groups.Another study found similar results. ...
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