... Meds help but we still die.Today, I live a life unrehearsed. Channeled by strength, pride, and love. I know my HIV and it knows me.I know it will take me… and it knows I will fight.Meds keep it at bay but sour my insides and crack my armor.As my body slowly embraces its destiny, I realize… what a wonderful life I have.So, I have no fear. ...
How an AIDS-related Form of Cancer Changed My World Forever
... Meds help but we still die.Today, I live a life unrehearsed. Channeled by strength, pride, and love. I know my HIV and it knows me.I know it will take me… and it knows I will fight.Meds keep it at bay but sour my insides and crack my armor.As my body slowly embraces its destiny, I realize… what a wonderful life I have.So, I have no fear. ...
... . … Should I take it on my normal routine or follow what time wherever my location is?” ...
... I'm positive and my partner of 3 years is negative. What do you think about "HIV-specific laws" and the stigma these laws perpetuate? Share in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam. ...
Are you managing your weight while living with HIV? If you’ve experienced weight gain after star...
... Your doctor can switch you to medications containing abacavir (Ziagen) or tenofovir (Viread). Studies show these drugs help redistribute fat tissue and improve your lipid levels.Cosmetic ProceduresIf you’re unhappy with your appearance due to lipodystrophy, your doctor can refer you to a plastic surgeon. ...
HIV and Hard Belly: Lipodystrophy Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
... Your doctor can switch you to medications containing abacavir (Ziagen) or tenofovir (Viread). Studies show these drugs help redistribute fat tissue and improve your lipid levels.Cosmetic ProceduresIf you’re unhappy with your appearance due to lipodystrophy, your doctor can refer you to a plastic surgeon. ...
... Things take time and my path has always been singular and independent." "Be your own advocate, ask questions at your appointments, don't let the bureaucracy get in your way, do a lot of research, and listen to your intuition. It's most likely right. Stand tall and strong." ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... Things take time and my path has always been singular and independent." "Be your own advocate, ask questions at your appointments, don't let the bureaucracy get in your way, do a lot of research, and listen to your intuition. It's most likely right. Stand tall and strong." ...
... If meds make you hyper, take them in the morning. If they give you stomach problems, take them with a meal.”Taking certain ART regimens with meals can help reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting. ...
... “Excruciating pain in my lower back … the inability to walk without pain,” one myHIVteam member said. Another described “sharp pain in my legs and fingers.”Pain management might include physical therapy, medication adjustments, or integrative treatments like acupuncture. ...
8 Surprising Symptoms According to People With HIV
... “Excruciating pain in my lower back … the inability to walk without pain,” one myHIVteam member said. Another described “sharp pain in my legs and fingers.”Pain management might include physical therapy, medication adjustments, or integrative treatments like acupuncture. ...
... Instead of desperately striving to maintain order and control in your little world, relax and remember that circumstances cannot touch ‘my peace.’” MyHIVteam, the social network and online support group for those living with HIV, is a safe place for members to share a range of personal experiences and ideas about managing stress. ...
Relaxing and Managing Stress with HIV
... Instead of desperately striving to maintain order and control in your little world, relax and remember that circumstances cannot touch ‘my peace.’” MyHIVteam, the social network and online support group for those living with HIV, is a safe place for members to share a range of personal experiences and ideas about managing stress. ...
... Another member wrote, “I’ve done intermittent fasting and took my meds during the eating window.”Not eating for a while can change how certain HIV drugs work in your body, which might affect their effectiveness. ...
Fasting and HIV: Can It Help?
... Another member wrote, “I’ve done intermittent fasting and took my meds during the eating window.”Not eating for a while can change how certain HIV drugs work in your body, which might affect their effectiveness. ...
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