HIV Support Group
HIV (also known as human immunodeficiency virus, and formerly known as HTLV-III and lymphadenopathy-associated virus) is a retrovirus that primarily infects vital components of the human immune system which can lead the syndrome known as AIDS. Many of the problems faced by people infected with HIV result from failure of the immune system to protect from opportunistic...
hello....i have been hiv possitive for about a year and half now. i have been on different medications and seem to have problems with all of them. i do have a doc that i see but i really do not feel she is very helpful!is anyone else having a problem w-ur meds
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
what is the problem with yr meds,is it the same problem with every med, or different problems with each med?
what are you doing to learn about the meds,side effects, how to treat side effects,alternative therapies to deal with side effects.
are you ill, or taking the meds prior to aids-defining illness?
what can i help you with specifically. ive been doing my own research and reading for several hours a day. i can easily help you find information if you like, and ive had a history of my own medicines during wchih ive learned a great deal.
many on the site here have lots of wisdom to offer you in terms of their own experiences. keep asking,perhaps message people directly.
keep at it, and keep reading. the more you know about the meds youre on,and the meds you might someday take,the better you can navigate the complicated waters..
specific questions,please email direct,be sure to mention daily strength,so i remember who you are!
we're all on your side....
chat chat... read read....
-taoe
25 yrs poz. alive and well!