... 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...
... 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. ...
... It’s only affecting my mid-section, which is rather bulbous with a sort of ’pregnant look.’”People with HIV who have lipodystrophy may also notice more fat accumulation in their breasts or along the back of the neck (known as a buffalo hump). On the other hand, fat loss with lipodystrophy tends to affect the face, arms, legs, and buttocks. ...
HIV and Hard Belly: Lipodystrophy Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
... It’s only affecting my mid-section, which is rather bulbous with a sort of ’pregnant look.’”People with HIV who have lipodystrophy may also notice more fat accumulation in their breasts or along the back of the neck (known as a buffalo hump). On the other hand, fat loss with lipodystrophy tends to affect the face, arms, legs, and buttocks. ...
... 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. ...
... I did not think that anything with this much relief and promise would come along in my lifetime, let alone now," Godfrey said. "It's a game-changer." ...
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