@ ameen56 please explain how this trevo products help peoplle living with HIV?

hopeINhell:

Hello Clnzo, people don't always get symptoms on contracting HIV infection. But if they do, it can include prolonged coughs, colds, sore throat and body Rash.... You are doing the right thing by getting a HIV test after a sexual infection. My adv to you would be to repeat a HIV test 3 months after your last sexual contact, if that's ok. Then you are ok. I am a Dr specialising in sexual Health and HIV medicine. If you want to ask anything else you feel free.

Dr God bless for u response.I also made a research n found out there is a particular drug called PERP dat stops an Hiv negative person from contacting if been exposed.pls doctor how can I get dis drugs n enlighten me further.I nid ur advice n if possible to reach out to u.

clnzo: Dr God bless for u response.I also made a research n found out there is a particular drug called PERP dat stops an Hiv negative person from contacting if been exposed.pls doctor how can I get dis drugs n enlighten me further.I nid ur advice n if possible to reach out to u.

Hello, no problem. What you are referring to is called PEPSE ( Post Exposure Prophylaxis following Sexual Exposure) basically, it is a series of anti retroviral (HIV) medication (ARV) that is given to prevent acquiring the virus after possible exposure. It is not a replacement for safe sex but it is there to use if you had a condom accident or forgot to use a condom. It is licensed for use up to 72 hours (3 days) after the incident (in this case sex) as research shows that by day 5, HIV has already gotten hold of the body (to explain in simple terms). Obviously the sooner you go to take it, the better and the higher the chance of success. Beware that PEPSE is to be taken for 28 days and you need close monitoring. The best is still consistent and correct condom use, but if that fails there is PEPSE, find a HIV specialist in your area to discuss about this when ever you feel you are risk and are within the time frame mentioned above. They will tell you depending on the type of sex you had if you should go on PEPSE. I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any other question and people can also PM me too if you wish

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Important vitamins and minerals for Healthy living

Micronutrient Role Source
Vitamin A Makes white blood cells - essential for vision, healthy skin and mucosa, teeth and bone development. Protects against infection associated with accelerated HIV progression, increased adult mortality, increased mother to child transmission, higher infant mortality and child growth failure All yellow and orange fruit and vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables, alfalfa, liver, oily fish, dairy products and egg yolks
Thiamine Vitamin B1 Important for energy metabolism, supports appetite and nervous, system functions Whole-grain cereals, beans, meat and poultry and fish
Riboflavin Vitamin B2 Important for energy metabolism, supports normal vision, health and integrity of skin Milk, yoghurt, meat, green leaves and whole-grain cereals
Niacin Vitamin B3 Essential for energy metabolism, supports health and integrity of skin, nervous and digestive systems Milk, fish, eggs, meat, poultry, peanuts, whole-grain cereals
Vitamin B6 Facilitates metabolism and absorption of fats and proteins, helps to make red blood cells Sweet potatoes, white beans, maize, avocados, cabbage, whole-grain cereals, seeds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, eggs, leafy green vegetables, alfalfa, bananas, legumes, meat and fish
Folate Required for building new cells, especially red blood cells and gastrointestinal cells Liver, red meat, green leafy vegetables, fish, oysters, legumes, groundnuts, oilseeds, whole-grain cereals, egg yolks and avocados
Vitamin B12 Important for new cell development and maintenance of the nerve cells Red meat, fish, poultry, seafood, sardines, cheese, eggs, milk, whole-grain cereals and seaweed
Vitamin C Helps the body to use calcium and other nutrients to build bones and blood vessel walls. Increasess non-haem iron absorption. Increases resistance to infection and acts as an antioxidant. Important for protein metabolism Citrus fruits (such as baobab, guava, oranges and lemons), cabbage, green leaves, tomatoes, sweet peppers, potatoes, yams and cooking plantains. Vitamin C is lost when food is cut up, reheated or left standing after cooking
Vitamin E Protects cell structures and facilitates resistance to disease Leafy vegetables, vegetable oils, peanuts, egg yolks, dark green vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole-grain cereals
Calcium Builds strong teeth and bones Aids heart and muscle functions, blood clotting and pressure and immune defences. Milk, green leaves, shrimps, dried fish (with bones), nuts, beans and peas
Iodine Ensures the development and proper functioning of the brain and the nervous system Fish, seafood, milk and salt with iodine
Iron Transports oxygen to the blood, eliminates old red blood cells and builds new cells Red meat, poultry, liver, fish, seafood, eggs, peanuts, beans, some cereals, green leafy vegetables, seeds, whole- grain cereals, dried fruit and alfalfa
Magnesium Strengthens the muscles and is important for proper functioning of the nervous system. Involved in bone development and teeth maintenance Cereals, dark green vegetables, seafood, nuts and legumes
Selenium Prevents impairment of the heart muscle Seafood, liver, meat, carrots, onions, milk, garlic, alfalfa, mushrooms and whole-grain cereals
Zinc Reinforces the immune system, facilitates digestion and transports vitamin A Meat, chicken, fish, cereals, leafy green vegetables, seafood, oysters, nuts, pumpkin seeds, milk, liver, whole-grain cereals, egg yolks, garlic and legumes

Healthy and balanced nutrition for growth, work and play
Enjoy a variety of foods

Eat staple foods with every meal
These foods are relatively cheap and supply not only energy and protein but also small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Staples include cereals (such as rice, maize, millet, sorghum, wheat and barley), starchy roots (such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava and yams) and starchy fruit (such as plantains).
Eat legumes if possible every day
These foods include beans, peas, lentils, groundnuts (including peanut butter) and soybeans. When eaten with staple foods the quality of protein is increased.
Eat animal and milk products regularly
Foods from animals and fish should be eaten as often as you can afford them. They supply good-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals and extra energy. All forms of meat, poultry (birds), fish, eggs and dairy products such as milk, sour milk, buttermilk, yoghurt and cheese should be included. If insects, such as caterpillars or grasshoppers, are part of your eating patterns, they also provide good nutrients.
Eat vegetables and fruit every day
These foods are important for a person to grow well and fight infection. A recommended list is provided below.
Yellow, orange, red or dark green Other vegetables and fruit vegetables and fruit
Green leafy vegetables (spinach, pumpkin, cassava leaves), green peppers, squash, carrots, yellow peaches, apricots, papaya and mangoes Tomatoes, cabbage, oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, lemons, guavas mangoes, passionfruit, pineapples, mulberries and baobab fruit
• Good sources of vitamin A • Good sources of vitamin C; help to fight infection
Use fats and oils as well as sugar and sugary foods
Fats, oils and sugar are good sources of energy and are important for maintaining weight or regaining weight lost. They add flavour to food, thereby stimulating the appetite.
Fats and oils include butter, lard, margarine, cooking oil (vegetable, coconut and palm oil), cream, mayonnaise and coconut cream. They are also found in avocados, oilseeds (sunflower, groundnut and sesame), fatty meat and fish, curds and cheese.
Sugars and sugary foods include honey, jam, table sugar, cakes and biscuits.
Drink plenty of clean and safe water
Drink about eight cups of water per day and even more if you are suffering from diarrhoea, vomiting or fever. You can also drink fruit juice, soups and other beverages. Collect your water from a protected source and store it in a clean container. If the water is not from a protected source it should be boiled for ten minutes and cooled down afterwards before drinking. Avoid drinking tea or coffee with a meal, as they reduce the iron the body gets from your food.
Maintaining weight
If you are sick you need more food to recover from illness. When your body does not get enough food it uses energy and protein stored in fat and muscles. This leads to weight loss, muscle weakness and malnutrition from which it takes longer to recover. Once weight has been lost it is difficult to regain it.
Why do people not eat enough food?
• Illness and medicines reduce appetite, modify the taste of food and prevent the body from absorbing it.
• Symptoms such as a sore mouth, nausea and vomiting make it difficult to eat.
• Tiredness, isolation and depression reduce the appetite and the willingness to make an effort to prepare food and eat regularly.
• There is not enough money to buy food.
Gain weight by eating more food
• Eat more staple foods such as rice, maize, millet, sorghum, wheat, bread, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams and bananas.
• Increase your intake of beans, soy products, lentils, peas, groundnuts, peanut butter and seeds, such as sunflower and sesame.
• Eat meat, fish and eggs as often as you can afford them.
• Increase the fat content of your food by using more fats and oils as well as eating fatty foods - oilseeds such as groundnuts, soy and sesame, avocados and fatty meat. If problems with a high fat intake are experienced (especially diarrhoea), reduce the fat intake until symptoms are over and then gradually increase it to a level the body can tolerate.
• Eat snacks regularly between meals. Good snacks are nuts, seeds, fruit, yoghurt, carrots, cassava chips, crab chips and peanut butter sandwiches.
• Add dry milk powder to foods such as porridge, cereals, sauces and mashed potatoes. However, avoid using coffee and tea whiteners, which do not have the same nutritional benefits as milk. Note that some people may find milk difficult to digest. It should be avoided if it causes cramps, a feeling of being full or skin rashes.
• Add sugar, honey, jam or syrup to your food.
Try to eat three good meals daily with frequent snacks in between
Keep active and stay fit
Exercise helps you to gain weight properly.
• Regular exercise strengthens the muscles, makes you feel energetic, helps to relieve stress and increases appetite.
• Cleaning, working in the field and collecting firewood and water may provide enough exercise.
• Find an exercise that you enjoy and can fit into your daily life.
• Walking, running, swimming or dancing are all suitable.
Increase your intake of vitamins and minerals
Your immune system needs vitamins and minerals to function properly. When you are ill with HIV/AIDS you need even more.
• Eat a variety of vegetables and fruit every day, as these are a valuable source of vitamins and minerals.
• Take care not to lose vitamins and minerals when cooking your food. Boil, steam and fry vegetables only for a short time.
• Multivitamin and mineral supplements, usually in the form of pills, can help but they are expensive and leave less money for food.
• Too many vitamins and minerals can harm you. If you take supplements, follow the instructions on the label.
During infection
• It is very important to try to eat, even though you may not feel like eating, to avoid weight loss.
• Treat infection as early as possible. If you are ill for more than a couple of days see a health worker.
Food safety and hygiene
Keep the home free from faeces
• Use a latrine and keep it clean and free from flies.
• Keep the surroundings clean.
• Wash clothes, bedding and surfaces that might have been contaminated with faeces in hot water with soap.
Personal hygiene
• Always wash hands with clean water and soap or ashes before, during and after preparing food or eating, and after visiting the toilet.
• Cover all wounds to prevent contamination of food during preparation and handling.
• Use safe clean water from protected sources. If the water is not from a protected source, it should be boiled for ten minutes or filtered.
Storage of drinking-water
• Keep drinking-water in a covered container that is cleaned at least once a week.
• Do not dip hands or cups into the container.
• The best container is one with a tap.
Hygiene in the kitchen
• Keep all food preparation surfaces clean. Use clean dishes and utensils to store, prepare, serve and eat food.
• Wash vegetables and fruit with clean water.
• Cover food to keep flies and dust away.
• Keep rubbish in a covered bin and empty regularly.
Cooking and storage of food
• Cover and store food in containers away from insects.
• Throw away any food that has gone bad, or is well past its sell-by date.
• Cook food thoroughly, but do not overcook vegetables.
• Serve food immediately after cooking.
• Store fresh food in a cool place or refrigerator.
• Do not store raw food, especially meat, close to cooked food.
• Avoid storing leftovers unless they can be kept in a cool place or refrigerator. Always reheat them at a high temperature.
Meat, poultry and fish
• Cook meat and fish well; meat should have no red juices.
• Wash utensils and surfaces touched by meat, poultry or fish with hot water and soap before preparing other foods.
• Eggs should be hard boiled. Do not eat soft-boiled eggs, raw eggs, cracked eggs or any foods containing raw eggs.
However careful one is, food-borne infections may happen. if you feel very ill with diarrhoea, vomiting and pain, see a health worker without delay.
Look after yourself
Positive living
• The body needs extra rest. Try to sleep for eight hours every night. Rest whenever you are tired.
• Try not to worry too much. Stress can harm your immune system. Relax more. Relax with people you love, your family, your children and your friends. Do things you enjoy, e.g. listen to music or read a newspaper or a book.
• Be kind to yourself. Try to keep a positive attitude. Feeling good is part of being healthy.
• Take light exercise. Choose a form of exercise that you enjoy.
• Find support and get good advice. Ask for information and assistance from health workers. Many of your medical problems can be treated.
• Ask for help and accept help when it is offered.
• Stop smoking. Smoking damages the lungs and makes it easier for infections to attack your body.
• Alcohol is harmful to your body. You may forget to practise safe sex.
• Avoid unnecessary medicines. They often have unwanted side-effects and can interfere with food and nutrition. If you do take medicines, read the instructions carefully.


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hopeINhell:

I love the concept of hope, it keeps one pushing on even in the darkest of places! I hope you are enjoying the speciality

I have a question, I had unprotected sex sometime in september, and the relationship went sour around october, av been having bitter taste in mouth, though its gone now, but I had to treat malaria thrice(3), highest av treated malaria is twice, after the first two drugs, d doctor at UPTH, ordered anoda Malaria test which I did and it came positive for malaria, so the third drug he prescribed I think cleared it, but out of curiousity by December 27th I ran an HIV test, got the result to be Negative four days later. My major question is does HIV come with bitter taste in mouth too, just as I read that the symptoms are not specific. And my running a test at end of december can it be considered outside the window.

charles477:

I have a question, I had unprotected sex sometime in september, and the relationship went sour around october, av been having bitter taste in mouth, though its gone now, but I had to treat malaria thrice(3), highest av treated malaria is twice, after the first two drugs, d doctor at UPTH, ordered anoda Malaria test which I did and it came positive for malaria, so the third drug he prescribed I think cleared it, but out of curiousity by December 27th I ran an HIV test, got the result to be Negative four days later. My major question is does HIV come with bitter taste in mouth too, just as I read that the symptoms are not specific. And my running a test at end of december can it be considered outside the window.

From your explanation, you had the unprotected sex at september while you tested negative for HIV at december. Thats about 3months right?
From what i know, HIV virus takes about 8weeks to incubate and spread in the human body. By this time, its likely that the virus must have multiplied to a detectable level in the body such that the normal antibody test(which is the usual test done in most labs for someone with unknown status) could detect the virus.
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So bro, i think you have two options here;
1. Go for another HIV test by february or march. Or
2. Go to a heart to heart center and request for an antigen test for HIV. This test might cost you money but after a few days you will know for sure weather you have the virus or not cos this test is more accurate than the usual HIV antibody test.

Zona.com:

From your explanation, you had the unprotected sex at september while you tested negative for HIV at december. Thats about 3months right?
From what i know, HIV virus takes about 8weeks to incubate and spread in the human body. By this time, its likely that the virus must have multiplied to a detectable level in the body such that the normal antibody test(which is the usual test done in most labs for someone with unknown status) could detect the virus.
.
So bro, i think you have two options here;
1. Go for another HIV test by february or march. Or
2. Go to a heart to heart center and request for an antigen test for HIV. This test might cost you money but after a few days you will know for sure weather you have the virus or not cos this test is more accurate than the usual HIV antibody test.

Thanks for your speedy reply, its above three months I did the test, but notwithstanding am gonna redo it by March, that should be 7months pretty enuff I bliv based on research. But you didn't answer ma question if there is a symptom of bitter taste in mouth.

charles477:

Thanks for your speedy reply, its above three months I did the test, but notwithstanding am gonna redo it by March, that should be 7months pretty enuff I bliv based on research. But you didn't answer ma question if there is a symptom of bitter taste in mouth.

Hello, bitter / altered taste in the mouth can be for various reasons and definitely not specific to HIV infection. I would give more weight to the HIV blood test in order to answer if one is infected or not and certainly not to the taste in ones mouth. I hope this helps.

hopeINhell:

Hello, bitter / altered taste in the mouth can be for various reasons and definitely not specific to HIV infection. I would give more weight to the HIV blood test in order to answer if one is infected or not and certainly not to the taste in ones mouth. I hope this helps.

Ok, thanks, I want to say that the test was been done in a federal hospital. I av the mindset that they would use the most specific tools in testing, I didn't wanna do it at any of the road side labs. Do u think differently about the accuracy of a govt hospital test.

charles477:
Ok, thanks, I want to say that the test was been done in a federal hospital. I av the mindset that they would use the most specific tools in testing, I didn't wanna do it at any of the road side labs. Do u think differently about the accuracy of a govt hospital test.

From what i've observed, govt hospitals and big private hospitals who offer HIV care are about the best places to get accurately tested. But like i said before, to clear any doubt the accuracy of the test, request for an Antigen test.

Monday 10th June 2013 I found out that I am HIV positive just a few months after celebrating my 25th Birthday. I'm dealing with it surprisingly well, probably because I've finally decided to put my diagnoses where it belong and moving on with life till I drop.I had always believe catching it was an impossibility especially with the life I was living, I'm not afraid or feeling sorry for myself but I am disappointed in myself that I was dumb and didn't wise up sooner to know my status even as a one time volunteer peer educator with GHAIN. I have since started ATRIPLA and SEPTRIN because the thing has hit me even though I was never sick in years. I told my best friend who is very supportive and I am warming up to break the news to my family soonest. I have read pretty much about about living with HIV, medications and support groups but decided not to join the one at the health care facility I am using for personal reasons. It is obvious this diagnoses has changed my entire life as a young man......I have since set my goals and I am working toward a more stable CD4 COUNT,suppressed VIRAL LOAD,proper management of side effects as they arise and joining in the fight till we get to ZERO. much love to you all for sharing your stories that have encouraged me in no small way.

pozalive: Monday 10th June 2013 I found out that I am HIV positive just a few months after celebrating my 25th Birthday. I'm dealing with it surprisingly well, probably because I've finally decided to put my diagnoses where it belong and moving on with life till I drop.I had always believe catching it was an impossibility especially with the life I was living, I'm not afraid or feeling sorry for myself but I am disappointed in myself that I was dumb and didn't wise up sooner to know my status even as a one time volunteer peer educator with GHAIN. I have since started ATRIPLA and SEPTRIN because the thing has hit me even though I was never sick in years. I told my best friend who is very supportive and I am warming up to break the news to my family soonest. I have read pretty much about about living with HIV, medications and support groups but decided not to join the one at the health care facility I am using for personal reasons. It is obvious this diagnoses has changed my entire life as a young man......I have since set my goals and I am working toward a more stable CD4 COUNT,suppressed VIRAL LOAD,proper management of side effects as they arise and joining in the fight till we get to ZERO. much love to you all for sharing your stories that have encouraged me in no small way.

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I am taking the retrovirol drugs and sometimes I do have itching on my foot is it one of the side effect. I have severe couch but I tested negative to TB

An aquintance had AIDS, one day she sat in church, I went to her and sat beside her and said, How are you? She burst into tears ( like every one else had been avoiding her) she was touched by my care and concern. Omo as my mama just sight me with her, she just call me, give me one bad eye. The girl has cough noe bottom line for my story be say, is it easy to contract that cough? As in should one be careful when dealing with people with AIDS?
She is dead now and its almost 12 yrs ago.

charles477:

I have a question, I had unprotected sex sometime in september, and the relationship went sour around october, av been having bitter taste in mouth, though its gone now, but I had to treat malaria thrice(3), highest av treated malaria is twice, after the first two drugs, d doctor at UPTH, ordered anoda Malaria test which I did and it came positive for malaria, so the third drug he prescribed I think cleared it, but out of curiousity by December 27th I ran an HIV test, got the result to be Negative four days later. My major question is does HIV come with bitter taste in mouth too, just as I read that the symptoms are not specific. And my running a test at end of december can it be considered outside the window.

Bitter taste in mouth is 99.9% malaria. Pkatapkata with typhoid as jara ontop.
Go and be careful for your health. Stick to one partner, even condom can break. People sef wey no expose life ti sex dey catch am talkless of who dey bang woman without protection and change woman regualarly.

pozalive: Monday 10th June 2013 I found out that I am HIV positive just a few months after celebrating my 25th Birthday. I'm dealing with it surprisingly well, probably because I've finally decided to put my diagnoses where it belong and moving on with life till I drop.I had always believe catching it was an impossibility especially with the life I was living, I'm not afraid or feeling sorry for myself but I am disappointed in myself that I was dumb and didn't wise up sooner to know my status even as a one time volunteer peer educator with GHAIN. I have since started ATRIPLA and SEPTRIN because the thing has hit me even though I was never sick in years. I told my best friend who is very supportive and I am warming up to break the news to my family soonest. I have read pretty much about about living with HIV, medications and support groups but decided not to join the one at the health care facility I am using for personal reasons. It is obvious this diagnoses has changed my entire life as a young man......I have since set my goals and I am working toward a more stable CD4 COUNT,suppressed VIRAL LOAD,proper management of side effects as they arise and joining in the fight till we get to ZERO. much love to you all for sharing your stories that have encouraged me in no small way.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Have you been able to disclose your status to yoir family and how did they receive the news.

@your health, please continue to ensure your CD4 count is done every 6 months (the goal is to stay above 500), and your viral load yearly (goal is to supress the virus to less than 50).

You can also include Immunace as part of hour drugs. It contains vitamins and minerals that support the immune system.

Zonacom:
From what i've observed, govt hospitals and big private hospitals who offer HIV care are about the best places to get accurately tested. But like i said before, to clear any doubt the accuracy of the test, request for an Antigen test.

Dear Sir, the p24 antigen test you are talking about is done at only a handful of laboratories in the country versus the more widely available rapid testing. Additionally, it is expensive while rapid testing is basically free.

fsb:

Dear Sir, the p24 antigen test you are talking about is done at only a handful of laboratories in the country versus the more widely available rapid testing. Additionally, it is expensive while rapid testing is basically free.

You are right. But to clear any doubt, its still the best shot for now.

how possible is it to get pregnant without being infected when you have a HIV positive spouse

francessn: how possible is it to get pregnant without being infected when you have a HIV positive spouse

Truth is that the risk of receptive penile-vaginal intercourse is 8 per 10,000 exposures and clearly less for inceptive penile-vaginal intercourse. (Patel P, Borkowf CB, Brooks JT. Et al. Estimating per-act HIV transmission risk: a systematic review. AIDS. 2014. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000000298)

In a serodiscordant relationship, for the negative woman who hopes to conceive, the above risk of transmission is increased if her partner's viral load is high (detectable viral levels in the blood). In this case, the advice is that they should always engage in safe sex practices and wait until the positive partner's viral load is undetectable before they decide to have a baby.

In a sero-concordant relationship, the advice is same even though both of them are positive. They both need to adhere strictly with medication and then try to have a baby when their viral load becomes undetectable (usually, this is achievable after 6 months of using ARVs, all things being equal). This advice is based on the idea that if an infected woman becomes pregnant with a high viral load, the risk of transmitting HIV to her baby is much higher than if she had a low viral load.

The second idea behind the advice is that, even if a couple were both infected - the virus in lets say the husband may be slightly/completely different from that in the wife. This could happen for several reasons - poor ARV adherence, ARV drug history, super-infection with a mutant strain from a third party etc). Imagine a scenario where you were adherent to your meds and your CD4 was climbing, VL remained undetectable and then due to ****, you have sex with a husband with an unsteady cd4 and a high viral load; end result is that you end up being super-infected with his mutant strain of HIV which may not be killed effectively by the drugs you are taking. By the time you are due for delivery, your viral load would be through the roof and the risk of transmitting the virus to your baby would be high....

Sorry if the explanation was too long...

Something stopped working in me 2 yrs ago when I was tested +ve for HIV. Didn't know d news would hit me that hard but it did, ever since I've not been myself, maybe its my disposition as a person, I don't know. Not been in a relation after that as I immediately ended the one I was into at the moment. Hope talking about this will help me. I ought to be married by now but how am I going to tell someone i want to settle down with that I'm +ve, well someday I hope I'll be able to put the pieces together and be the dream I have for myself, hope the someday will be soon

futbol77: Something stopped working in me 2 yrs ago when I was tested +ve for HIV. Didn't know d news would hit me that hard but it did, ever since I've not been myself, maybe its my disposition as a person, I don't know. Not been in a relation after that as I immediately ended the one I was into at the moment. Hope talking about this will help me. I ought to be married by now but how am I going to tell someone i want to settle down with that I'm +ve, well someday I hope I'll be able to put the pieces together and be the dream I have for myself, hope the someday will be soon

Hello futbol77,

Okay. So the good news is that I have come to know several sero-discordant couples over the years. More recently, I met a young man in his early thirties who got married to an HIV positive lady. So far so good, I am not aware of any issues most especially since the issue of HIV was discussed before they got married. He usually has a rapid test done on himself every 3 months at the hospital his wife receives treatment.

Having said that, I understand what you think and I'm sure that other people may be better qualified to advice you but what I have to say is that you need to overcome that feeling of self-loath that comes from time to time and get on with your life. I say this because I know a few people who prefer HIV to what they are experiencing at the moment.

Digression aside, the support group at the facility you access care can be of help here. You would get to meet others and who knows what can happen from there.

fsb:

Hello futbol77,

Okay. So the good news is that I have come to know several sero-discordant couples over the years. More recently, I met a young man in his early thirties who got married to an HIV positive lady. So far so good, I am not aware of any issues most especially since the issue of HIV was discussed before they got married. He usually has a rapid test done on himself every 3 months at the hospital his wife receives treatment.

Having said that, I understand what you think and I'm sure that other people may be better qualified to advice you but what I have to say is that you need to overcome that feeling of self-loath that comes from time to time and get on with your life. I say this because I know a few people who prefer HIV to what they are experiencing at the moment.

Digression aside, the support group at the facility you access care can be of help here. You would get to meet others and who knows what can happen from there.

Thanks fsb.
Didn't join the support group because were I live is quite far from where I access help but will consider joining one soon.

futbol77:
Thanks fsb.
Didn't join the support group because were I live is quite far from where I access help but will consider joining one soon.

Maybe you can find someone in the support group that's a little older than you and maybe has been positive a little longer. He/she could be a mentor to you. You might not be able to get to the group but you could talk to someone once a week over the phone or email. You shouldn't have to figure it out alone and being in contact with someone thriving with the same diagnosis can help you. Good luck

soulglo:

Maybe you can find someone in the support group that's a little older than you and maybe has been positive a little longer. He/she could be a mentor to you. You might not be able to get to the group but you could talk to someone once a week over the phone or email. You shouldn't have to figure it out alone and being in contact with someone thriving with the same diagnosis can help you. Good luck

Very true. I am not aware of any policy that says that you must attend a support group where you access care. There are also facility based and community based support groups that hold their support group meetings outside of the hospital. The meetings are usually held monthly and truth is that you would feel a whole lot better when you start attending those meetings where members share their experiences living with the disease.

NICE THREAD.

Thanks for sharing. I tested positive five yrs ago. And not yet on drugs. I tk good food, a lot of immune boosters good sleep and positive thinking I need positive friends so we could discuss our welfare togeda.

soulglo:

Maybe you can find someone in the support group that's a little older than you and maybe has been positive a little longer. He/she could be a mentor to you. You might not be able to get to the group but you could talk to someone once a week over the phone or email. You shouldn't have to figure it out alone and being in contact with someone thriving with the same diagnosis can help you. Good luck

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Please I don't understand all these grammer from fsb. Please someone with a clear and simple answer to my question which is: is it posibble for a woman married to a hiv positive spouse to conceive without testing positive to a HIV.