Chronic HIV...My rash in genital extracted shingles. I've had three attack of shingles in genital. Confirm by viral culture by derma. Medication doesn't help much. Wb for HSV neg 1 and...reactions3replies
Why I'm Not Sick of Sick Days...Picture it - you’re bopping along at a decent clip. You’re getting things done. By all standards, things are running smoother than a smoothie. And then you wake up. No...reactions3comments
Am I infected ...I was pricked by an office pin that had pricked my colleague in less than two minutes before it pricked me, can I get infected with HIV from this act?...reactions3repliesAwarenessTestingDiagnosis
Vacationing with Chronic Health Conditions...One vacation, two vacations, three vacations, four! While most people find vacations relaxing, they can be stressful for individuals living with chronic health conditions like HIV. Planning for a vacation...reactions1comment
Probability of transmission and when to test...Dear HIV.net I previously posted a query relating to my PEP treatment and possible symptoms, which was kindly answered. However, I now find myself sick with worry which I am...reactions4repliesDepressionTestingTransmission
Minutes with Jah: Did HIV Stop You From Love?...On H-I-V.net, we have seen many forums and stories about love. After being diagnosed with HIV, many people share that they struggle with finding it, being in a healthy relationship...reactions1comment
Long time survivor...I was diagnosed back in the old days when there was no hope and I expected to die!!! AZT was even killing people of color! At my worst I weighed...reactions2comments
HIV Cause me Aggressive Depression & dark thoughs...Content Note: This article describes suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. My experience with HIV has been truly very...reactions5comments
Do I have hiv? Plz help...Hi, I had unprotected sex on 5th march this year exactly after two weeks I was facing some symptoms like I'm feeling feverish, my body seems hot internally, i can...reactions16repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceTesting
CD4 count...What is the rate of survival or recovery? Will the patient be able to survive again normally?...reactions2replies
Dating Apps and Living with HIV...We all know that we live in a world where people who live with HIV hide behind their diagnosis. I am not saying that they don’t disclose but they don’t...reactions17comments
I was a caregiver to my father. How can I support my mental health?...I feel like a unicorn. My trauma stems from my childhood. Diagnosed as HIV positive in the mid-eighties, my heterosexual father lived with the disease for more than ten years...reactions7repliesMental HealthDepression
HIV Changed My Thoughts on Nutrition and How I Eat...I don’t think I gave my eating habits any thought until I received my HIV test results in 1994. I was 29 years old and had dabbled in "healthy food"...reactions3comments
what happen to hiv virus in person on prep, do they die or they hide until we get off prep...I am a straight male taking prep. I only have vaginal sex with female. My partner is hiv positive. I always hear we cannot kill hiv virus. If we take...reactions3replies
Oldest survivor...How old is the oldest living survivor of HIV AIDS that has has never been hospitalized?...reactions5repliesDepression
Am I infected with HIV?...Hello! Recently I had protected sex with a transgender sex-worker (both bottom & top), whose hiv status is unknown to me. I got tested negative twice, one after 33 days...reactions4repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamTesting
What Is the HIV-2 Strain?...Health experts think around 1 to 2 million people worldwide have HIV-2. But the numbers are likely higher. Doctors and scientists group HIV into 2 subtypes: HIV-1 and HIV-2. The...reactions1comment
Symptoms after 5 days?...I had unprotected sex 5 days ago and am displaying flu like symptoms - high temp, sore throat, chills, aches. But is 5 days too early for hiv symptoms? I’m...reactions7repliesSymptoms
Youth and HIV: Recognizing National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...The world is filled with awareness days, but one we should always highlight is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day or NYHAAD is always observed on...reactions1comment
Antidepressants and hiv test...Does antidepressants affect the hiv test. If no then what does this article mean? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2978281/...reactions2replies
