Stepping on a hypodermic needle...I just stepped on a hypodermic needle on the beach at 2pm. The needle was buried in sand and stuck lightly into my pinkie toe. No blood, no wound. What...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
A Death Diagnosis at 27: A Story of Love, Loss, and Resilience...It was 1985 and a good year until... "You're positive; put your life in order. You'll be dead in 18 to 24 months." The pronouncement was just that - blunt...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Support After Loss and Illness: Is It Okay to Not Be Okay?...When my partner died of AIDS, the world became a maelstrom of dark emotions and platitudes. At the end of his lingering illness, what was left was fast-tracked to cremation...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Mystery of Exceptional Elite Controllers (EEC) and Spontaneous Viral Control...Doctors have known for years that a small number of people with HIV maintain an undetectable viral load without taking HIV medicines. Called HIV controllers, elite controllers, or exceptional elite...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tuberculosis...Because of AIDS, I contracted tuberculosis in the brain and took treatment Is it possible for me to feel the medication and the effects of tuberculosis even after treatment?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
HIV & CMV...I was infected with the CMV virus in the brain. I took treatment and recovered, but after a while I started to feel dizzy and unbalanced. Is this normal and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Cutting Out Toxic People...I have been very fortunate to have a great deal of love and support after sharing my diagnoses. My family has been the standard barer of what I would wish...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
HIV exposure...Hello. I had a massage from a sex worker who was nude and she sat on my stomach while she was rubbing my chest. My chest has some scratches perhaps...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
H-I-V.net December 2024 Giveaway (NOW CLOSED)...Toward the end of each year, we observe World AIDS Day on December 1 and reflect personally on the ups and downs of the year before. Start your new year...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Xerostomia...Do you experience lack of saliva, dry mouth, problem with eating?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Challenging the Language in HIV Advocacy: A Call for Consistency...In the world of HIV advocacy, language is powerful. As an advocate, I have often found myself in spaces where we are united in our mission to end stigma around...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Work and travel...Need to knw what’s the criteria in Germany for hiv people...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Is one week of pep is sufficient after having unprotected sex with sex worker (of course I donot know if she had any hiv or stds )?...Hi I slept with a hooker without condom or to be specific the condom is cut or broken then when I stopped to go and buy another one …she told...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My HIV Journey Began in ____....How long have you been living with HIV? Post the year you were diagnosed and how many years you have been living with HIV. Share your tips for leading a...Reactions0reactionsComments60 repliesCopingDiagnosis
HIV2 window period ...I tested negative for HIV1/2 after 6 months post exposure with 3rd generation rapid test. I based in West Africa where HIV2 is prevalent. Is 6months negative test conclusive for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTesting
Navigating HIV Disclosure, Love, and Health Challenges...I shared my HIV status with my husband on the very first day that we met. This was in 1998, and it was a risky thing to share. HIV stigma...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Diagnosis Journey: A Decade with HIV...I have been living with HIV for over a decade now and it has been a journey full of obstacles, growth, and success. I never thought that I would be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Michael A. Hellman...Michael A Hellman is a devoted activist for people living with HIV and a long-term survivor of over 30 years. Professionally, Mike was a senior project manager in human relations...
