
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...

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I'm trying to get on SSI. I WAS An Aids diagnosis in 2004, T-Cells started at 17, now about 485, never had an opp. infection. The only thing with Hiv I deal with are a few side effects like diarrhea and nausea, a couple times a week. I also have pretty bad arthritis in both my knees and spine from an old car accident, so experience chronic pain daily, I'm on a pretty high script of Percocet 10mg 6-7 times a day. Iwas an alcoholic, after mainy relapses I have now been sober since 5-8-07. I get major depression (stay in bed days at a time) I can't imagine working or being able to work, but keep getting denied, I'm at the stage where I have appealed to a judge. Anyone have any experience with this process, suggestions welcomed. THANKS
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My advice, work as long as you can, because with number's like yours, it's going to be difficult for you to get a doc to say your are permanently disabled.....remember society now believes that HIv is chronic but manageable for all. (NOT)
Good Luck with your quest.
~M@