... 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
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... Where do I update my email?Step 1 — Tap the menu icon (two horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.Step 2 — Scroll down and select “Settings.”Step 3 — Go to “Account Settings.”Step 4 — Locate your email address and tap “Change.”Step 5 — Enter your new email address in the text box, then tap “Update Email.” 10. How do I update my location? ...
Getting Started on myHIVteam
... Where do I update my email?Step 1 — Tap the menu icon (two horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.Step 2 — Scroll down and select “Settings.”Step 3 — Go to “Account Settings.”Step 4 — Locate your email address and tap “Change.”Step 5 — Enter your new email address in the text box, then tap “Update Email.” 10. How do I update my location? ...
... After five days, switch to a fragrance-free lotion. Some scabbing or flaking is normal, but you should always resist the urge to pick.Stay away from the sun (and tanning beds) for four weeks after getting a tattoo. ...
Getting a Tattoo With HIV: 6 Facts You Should Know
... After five days, switch to a fragrance-free lotion. Some scabbing or flaking is normal, but you should always resist the urge to pick.Stay away from the sun (and tanning beds) for four weeks after getting a tattoo. ...
... If a person waits longer than two months after their most recent injection, they must switch to oral PrEP treatment and/or use condoms or abstinence consistently to avoid developing an HIV infection that is resistant to the integrase class of medicines.Injectables for Those Who Are Resistant to Other HIV MedicationsIn addition to the two medications ...
Injectables for HIV Treatment and Prevention: How They Work
... If a person waits longer than two months after their most recent injection, they must switch to oral PrEP treatment and/or use condoms or abstinence consistently to avoid developing an HIV infection that is resistant to the integrase class of medicines.Injectables for Those Who Are Resistant to Other HIV MedicationsIn addition to the two medications ...
... My Perspective articles discuss HIV from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyHealthTeams staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. MyHIVTeam content isn’t intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... My Perspective articles discuss HIV from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyHealthTeams staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. MyHIVTeam content isn’t intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. ...
... “What I’ve been working on lately is listening to my body, pushing through when I need to, but making sure I rest when my body tells me to rest.” — A myHIVteam member 3. Set Yourself Up for a Good Night’s SleepGetting plenty of quality sleep is also important for staving off chronic fatigue. ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... “What I’ve been working on lately is listening to my body, pushing through when I need to, but making sure I rest when my body tells me to rest.” — A myHIVteam member 3. Set Yourself Up for a Good Night’s SleepGetting plenty of quality sleep is also important for staving off chronic fatigue. ...
... Only my mom, my three sisters, my two daughters, and their husbands know about my HIV-positive status. I don't talk too much about it because I was discriminated against by three people who were supposedly my friends. I don't want to deal with ignorance, but we need to educate people. ...
Member Spotlight: What HIV Means To Me
... Only my mom, my three sisters, my two daughters, and their husbands know about my HIV-positive status. I don't talk too much about it because I was discriminated against by three people who were supposedly my friends. I don't want to deal with ignorance, but we need to educate people. ...
... My first partner died from AIDS in 1989. I was alone with HIV at the age of 32. Life isn’t all candy and roses; a lot of thorns have pricked me too. But I choose to look on the bright side of life. It is a choice.No one I know chose to have HIV. No one wants to be denied love, affection, or understanding. ...
HIV Member Spotlight: On the Bright Side
... My first partner died from AIDS in 1989. I was alone with HIV at the age of 32. Life isn’t all candy and roses; a lot of thorns have pricked me too. But I choose to look on the bright side of life. It is a choice.No one I know chose to have HIV. No one wants to be denied love, affection, or understanding. ...
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