... "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"? ...
... 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. ...
... I was very lucky that my side effects were extremely minimal.”Lymphoma Symptoms to Watch ForSymptoms of lymphoma are often very general and may be associated with more common illnesses. This can make lymphoma symptoms easy to miss.Some lymphoma symptoms are called B symptoms. These include fever, night sweats, and weight loss. ...
Lymphoma Risk With HIV: 9 Symptoms To Watch For
... I was very lucky that my side effects were extremely minimal.”Lymphoma Symptoms to Watch ForSymptoms of lymphoma are often very general and may be associated with more common illnesses. This can make lymphoma symptoms easy to miss.Some lymphoma symptoms are called B symptoms. These include fever, night sweats, and weight loss. ...
... If you are worried about substance use, speak to your care team or check out resources from FindTreatment.gov.Gauge Side EffectsNew ART regimens are generally well-tolerated and have minimal side effects. Many side effects go away within a week or two after starting a new regimen. ...
HIV Treatment Goals: The Best Time To Take Your Pill
... If you are worried about substance use, speak to your care team or check out resources from FindTreatment.gov.Gauge Side EffectsNew ART regimens are generally well-tolerated and have minimal side effects. Many side effects go away within a week or two after starting a new regimen. ...
... 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. ...
... Parents With Undetectable Viral Loads Can Breastfeed With Minimal RiskBefore you decide whether to breastfeed, you should have your viral load tested. If your viral load is high, it’s important to understand whether HIV can be transmitted through breast milk. ...
HIV and Breastfeeding: 7 Facts To Know
... Parents With Undetectable Viral Loads Can Breastfeed With Minimal RiskBefore you decide whether to breastfeed, you should have your viral load tested. If your viral load is high, it’s important to understand whether HIV can be transmitted through breast milk. ...
... 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. ...
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