... "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"? ...
... A healthy lifestyle includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, and moderate to no alcohol consumption.Ultimately, the decision of whether to drink is yours to make. But for those who do drink alcohol, drinking less alcohol and drinking less frequently may be better for your health. ...
Alcohol and HIV: Your Guide
... A healthy lifestyle includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, and moderate to no alcohol consumption.Ultimately, the decision of whether to drink is yours to make. But for those who do drink alcohol, drinking less alcohol and drinking less frequently may be better for your health. ...
... Regular, moderate exercise has many of the same advantages for people with HIV disease as it does for most people. Exercise can improve lean body mass, decrease fat, manage stress better, help with fatigue and decrease depression symptoms. Besides improving strength, exercise may also help the immune system work better. ...
Staying Active and HIV
... Regular, moderate exercise has many of the same advantages for people with HIV disease as it does for most people. Exercise can improve lean body mass, decrease fat, manage stress better, help with fatigue and decrease depression symptoms. Besides improving strength, exercise may also help the immune system work better. ...
... which is important for boosting your immune system when living with HIV.Consider adding more of these foods to your diet: Fruits and vegetables Foods high in protein, like fish, chicken, and beans Whole grains Foods high in calcium like yogurt, milk, or calcium-fortified plant-based options HIV.gov also notes that adults need 150 to 300 minutes of moderate ...
HIV and Hard Belly: Lipodystrophy Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
... which is important for boosting your immune system when living with HIV.Consider adding more of these foods to your diet: Fruits and vegetables Foods high in protein, like fish, chicken, and beans Whole grains Foods high in calcium like yogurt, milk, or calcium-fortified plant-based options HIV.gov also notes that adults need 150 to 300 minutes of moderate ...
... At-home testing offers a quick, easy way to determine if you may be infected and contagious, so you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.However, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to COVID-19 protection if you’re living with HIV or AIDS. ...
... Most people starting HIV treatment today receive a tenofovir-based combination because these are the preferred first choices.Abacavir and lamivudine are used only as an alternative for people who meet all the following criteria: Can’t take tenofovir Have no heart disease risk Test negative for the HLA-B*5701 gene Have a lower amount of virus in the ...
Abacavir and Lamivudine: Why They’re Used Together
... Most people starting HIV treatment today receive a tenofovir-based combination because these are the preferred first choices.Abacavir and lamivudine are used only as an alternative for people who meet all the following criteria: Can’t take tenofovir Have no heart disease risk Test negative for the HLA-B*5701 gene Have a lower amount of virus in the ...
... 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. ...
... IRIS Symptoms Depend on Which Germs Are in Your Body Most people who develop IRIS have mild to moderate symptoms such as pain and fever. Your specific symptoms will depend on the type of germ causing the infection.People with HIV may be more likely to be infected by some germs (such as a virus, bacteria, fungi, or parasites). ...
IRIS in HIV: 7 Facts To Know
... IRIS Symptoms Depend on Which Germs Are in Your Body Most people who develop IRIS have mild to moderate symptoms such as pain and fever. Your specific symptoms will depend on the type of germ causing the infection.People with HIV may be more likely to be infected by some germs (such as a virus, bacteria, fungi, or parasites). ...