- 2012
- February
- 10: My husband tested positive - why am I still negative?
- 10: Why do I suffer from headache when taking Atripla?
- 9: Can someone with HIV play professional football?
- 9: Should I test my children?
- 8: I'm pregnant - why do I need a second HIV test?
- 7: I am dizzy after taking Atripla for five days
- 3: Is starting treatment early better for me?
- 3: Is Viramune XR better for my metabolism?
- 1: Why do I get rejected when I'm honest about my HIV status?
- 1: What is causing me diarrhoea and joint pain?
- January
- 30: I'm 40 plus and positive - what is my life expectancy?
- 30: Is it possible that I have TB without any symptoms?
- 27: I'm worrying about reports of higher risk of HIV and cancer...
- 26: What is the life expectancy of a positive baby not on treatment?
- 26: Can we have unproteced sex if my boyfriend is undetectable?
- 26: Should I go for a regular checked up?
- 24: Why can't I have the same life expectancy as hiv negative person?
- 24: I am HIV positive and 1 month pregnant. When do I start taking ARV's?
- 24: I am newly diagnosed, will I ever have a relationship?
- 24: Should I continue taking septrin if my CD4 count has risen to above 200?
- 23: How can you tell if I'm a slow progressor?
- 23: What is the normal range for CD4 count?
- 23: Would I get cold/sorethroat more frequently that I am HIV positive?
- 19: How long will I live if I stop taking my medication?
- 19: Is it normal to feel hot at night when taking Atripla?
- 17: Will colonic irrigation aftect the effectiveness of my ARVs?
- 17: I am travelling to South Africa. What vaccinations should I have?
- 17: Do phytomed herbal products work to treat HIV?
- 17: I am HIV positive. Can I study in America and Europe?
- 16: Should I disclose my HIV status to my dentist?
- 16: Do I need to see a doctor if I am stable?
- 16: Does diarrhea affect the absorption of my HIV meds?
- 12: What's the difference between ART and ARV?
- 10: I changed treatment but why has my viral load increased?
- 10: I'm positive at birth - how do I maintain my CD4 without treatment?
- 10: How can I reduce the transmission rate to my negative partner?
- 10: Should I stop PEP?
- 10: Can I have unprotected sex with my positive partner without being infected?
- 10: Does late diagnosis means my lifespan is shorten?
- 10: I am newly diagnosed. Can I have children?
- 9: Can I stay healthy without treatment?
- 5: I'm newly diagnosed - can I infect someone if they give me oral sex?
- 5: Is it ok too have unprotected sex if we are both HIV positive?
- 3: Where can I meet other young gay men with HIV?
- 3: Can i take ARVs with Immunadue?
- 3: Why did my mom remain uninfected by my postive dad?
- 3: If I become pregnant, can I give birth to a negative baby?
- 3: Why is my CD4 and VL remain still remain the same?
- 3: How can I increase my CD4 count?
- 3: Can Tient cure AIDS?
- 3: Can I take steriods if I'm on HIV medication?
- 3: Why do I get sick after taking my medication?
- 3: Can I use my old AVRs after finishing my TB treatment?
- 3: My boyfriend is positive - can I be infected by him?
- 3: Do I have to inform my employer about my HIV status?
- 3: Should I be worried if my viral load increases from 20 to 100?
- 3: Is there any update on cure research?
- February
- 2011
- December
- 29: Do I need to take Atripla at the same time each day?
- 29: Should I worry with viral load results of 94 and 114?
- 28: Are there travel restrictions to Dubai?
- 22: Why does my doctor want to change my meds combination?
- 21: I missed four doses of atripla. will this cause me health problems?
- 19: Is there a link between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and being HIV positive individuals?
- 18: Can I switch to take meds in the morning instead of the evening?
- 15: Can I take Atripla with training supplements?
- 15: What are the risks if my partner is positive?
- 15: Do I test my child if my wife was positive during pregnancy?
- 14: Is it safe to take TB medication with my ARVs?
- 14: If I have HIV how can counselling help my family cope with it?
- 13: I am a South African living in London, can I access HIV treatment?
- 12: Is medication affecting my partner's sex drive?
- 9: Is this normal or am I depressed?
- 8: How long can someone newly diagnosed with HIV if taking treatment?
- 8: I tested HIV positive and my boyfriend's result was negative. Is this possible?
- 8: Do PCR and DUO tests pick up HIV-1 and HIV-2?
- 7: Does pregnancy affect HIV test results?
- 7: Can other infection lower my CD4 count?
- 6: My new combination gave me folliculistis - what can I do to relieve the symptoms?
- 5: I just started my treatment - what are the side effects of the drugs?
- 5: I had a PCR test and it was positive - how accurate it is?
- 5: Is PEP effective if taken 48 hours after exposure?
- 5: Is it safe to take alcohol with my HIV medication?
- 5: Will I get any symptoms if I do not take my med regularly?
- 2: What is the normal range for CD8? Does it change soon after infection?
- 1: Does taking Atripla with food causes resistance?
- November
- 30: My CD4 and viral load has risen lately - should I be concerned?
- 30: My CD4 is 350,is it safe to wait before starting treatment?
- 29: I have a detectable viral load, should I change treatment ?
- 28: Can I be infected with breast milk?
- 25: How do I help my partner that infected me?
- 25: Why does my CD4 count change between 175 and 185?
- 25: I'm tired of meds, but people tell me to see a professional?
- 25: My viral load is still detectable after 5 months on treatment
- 24: Why does my CD4 count change over time?
- 24: Will I get any symptoms if I do not take my med regularly?
- 24: What do reactive negative/non-reactive results mean?
- 24: What is the treatment for Hepatitis C?
- 23: Can HIV medication cause miscarriage at 1 week?
- 23: Why is my husband HIV negative when I am pregnant and HIV positive?
- 22: Does drinking aloe vera interact with my meds?
- 21: Do I need to continue taking cotrimoxazole prophylaxis?
- 21: Is kissing a risk to my partner with an undetectable viral load?
- 21: I'm just diagnosed with a CD4 count of 41? What does this mean?
- 21: What does it means to measure cell counts in µl?
- 21: Are these cholesterol results ok?
- 21: Can you live with meds?
- 16: Is a viral load "blip" caused by stress?
- 16: How long can I live if I'm taking HIV treatment?
- 16: What causes my CD4 to drop from 220 to 30 in less than a month?
- 16: Should I stop taking my PCP prophlaxis if my CD4 count has risen?
- 15: Are the dark patches on my skin HIV related?
- 15: Will PEP reduce the risk of infecting my negative partner?
- 15: Is there any dating sites for positive straight men in london?
- 14: Does my CD4 of 1000 means I was misdiagnosed?
- 14: How long can I live without HIV drugs?
- 14: Can my licence be returned without the entiltlement to drive because of my HIV status?
- 11: I missed taking my medication for 4 days - can I develop resistance?
- 11: I find it hard to take my meds at work - can I take a late dosage?
- 11: I'm about to start my treatment - what should I do and how long do I have to live?
- 11: Can I get a work visa for Australia if I'm HIV positive?
- 8: Why am I being advised to have a vaginal delivery?
- 3: How old is HIV?
- 3: Is there a vaccine available to prevent HIV?
- October
- 26: Will my adherence be better if I change medication?
- 26: Will the change in time affect timing for my medication?
- 25: What happens if don't take Atripla on an empty stomach?
- 25: How can I get pregnant when I am HIV positive?
- 17: I do not have a health insurance. How can I get treatment in the USA?
- 17: Should I be worried if I am late taking my meds?
- 17: How effective is PEP?
- 9: Can I work out when I was infected from my CD4 count?
- 4: What different tests are used to test for HIV?
- 3: If it only weigh 60 kg can I ease up on adherence?
- September
- 30: What is the outlook for my 51 year old father?
- 30: Will PEP delay seroconversion?
- 30: Can my partner in the UK switch from Triomune?
- 30: I am newly diagnosed with HIV and have Behcet's disease?
- 30: Is there any HIV vaccine available currently?
- 26: What does 'take with food' mean for darunavir?
- 23: I am HIV positive, can I be a pilot?
- 20: Can HIV meds make me fail a recreational drug screening test?
- 19: Alcohol with Atripla?
- 19: Will treatment work if I am over 50 years old?
- 19: Are my CD4 and viral load results after treatment okay?
- 16: What's the risk from oral sex if I've had recent dental work?
- 16: What are the symptoms of rash with efavirenz used in PEP?
- 16: Can my girlfriend's CD4 count tell her when she became HIV positive?
- 15: How much does viral load drop each day after starting treatment?
- 13: I have pain when urinating. Am I infected by HIV?
- 13: Why am I still suffering from oral thrush even after testing twice?
- 13: Can I take Marinol to increase my CD4 count?
- 13: Can immunadue heal an abcess?
- 13: Does Atripla cause memory loss?
- 13: Are gall stones related to HIV?
- 13: I am just diagnosed with a CD4 count of 10?
- 5: Will ARVs still work if my partner’s CD4 count is 75?
- 1: Which combination is least likely to cause lipodystrophy?
- 1: Can I take Vitamins for my HIV?
- 1: Can an HIV negative woman and her HIV positive partner conceive naturally?
- August
- 30: Can I take Stocrin and Truvada at the same time?
- 26: What does a CD4 count of 42 mean?
- 25: Is my headache a symptom of HIV?
- 25: What is PEP? (Post Exposure Prophylaxis)
- 25: Which lube is best when using condoms to protect against HIV?
- 25: Can I drink lime cordial with my meds?
- 25: Who can I talk to about treatment in Yorkshire?
- 22: Should my friend start ARVs with their TB meds?
- 22: Do I continue ARVs after my pregnancy?
- 19: Can someone get travel insurance with HIV and hepC?
- 19: Can a person be infectious without being HIV-positive?
- 18: How soon will my partner see a response to treatment?
- 17: Can laser hair removal be used by someone on HIV meds?
- 16: I am worried about a drop in my last CD4 count...
- 15: Is this a blip on Truvada and nevirapine?
- 12: When exclusively breastfeeding, can I give my baby water or ORS?
- 10: Will my CD4 increase using ARVs in pregnancy?
- 10: Why does my doctor want to switch me from Combivir...?
- 10: What is my risk of viral load rebounding?
- 10: If I donated blood does this mean I am HIV-negative?
- 10: What is the cost of Trustiva?
- 8: Will grapefruit in cosmetics interact with my HIV meds?
- 8: I'm worried about my partner drinking heavily on Atripla
- 4: Is the HIV test accurate if HepC is diagnosed at the same time?
- July
- 29: Is this info on my brother and his CD4 count correct?
- 29: I am scared that my viral load has rebounded over 750...
- 29: Should I be freaking with a viral load of 110 after 6 months?
- 28: How do I switch times zones in Europe for my meds?
- 24: Is this herbal study from IAS in Rome a cure?
- 23: Should I start treatment if my CD4 count just dropped to 276?
- 22: Do I need to take all my meds at the same time?
- 22: I am 22 and want to improve my adherence?
- 22: Can I get treatment in Vietnam?
- 22: Can you have a CD4 count of 290 and an undetected viral load?
- 22: Are there interactions between by ARVs and these supplements?
- 15: Will I have resistance from these missed doses of Atripla?
- 15: Should my husband have a viral rebound to 5000 retested?
- 11: Interactions between tumeric and atazanavir/ritonavir?
- 11: Is there an interaction between chloranphenicole and my HIV meds?
- 7: Do I need to take ARVs as well as TB meds with a high CD4 count?
- 7: Do I have to put up with efavirenz-related side effects?
- 7: Is it okay "not to worry" about my viral load rebound?
- 7: What can I do to reduce my viral load that rebounded on Kaletra?
- 7: Do I need to boil tap water if my CD4 count is 17?
- 6: How can I boost my CD4 over 200? Can I eat oysters and sushi?
- 6: Will alcohol make my HIV meds less effective?
- 6: What does a CD4 count of 254 mean?
- 6: Are meds working ok in pregnancy?
- 6: How long will we be taking pills?
- 6: How can my partner test HIV positive and I test HIV negative?
- 6: Any news on the cure?
- 6: Am I addicted to sex since my diagnosis?
- 4: Can I get HIV from a cold sore?
- 1: How do I know if my meds are causing bone problems?
- 1: What are the risks of cocaine on CD4 counts for someone on HIV meds?
- June
- 30: How can I get HIV meds in Spain?
- 30: What is muscle wasting?
- 30: Are there risks from injecting saline?
- 30: What is the accuracy of a test at 50 days?
- 28: Can I used Lamzid (AZT/3TC) to reduce the risk of infection?
- 27: Can I split Atripla to make the pill easier to swallow?
- 24: What things are important about HIV treatment during pregnancy?
- 23: Does my partner's new HIV diagnosis mean I will catch HIV?
- 22: What are the current opinions and evidence about drug sequencing?
- 21: Will starting treatment late in pregnancy still protect my baby?
- 21: Why doesn't the doctor change treatment in these circumstances?
- 21: Will there ever be a one pill a day formulation of Kaletra?
- 21: What are alternatives to Atripla or PIs when starting treatment?
- 21: What is the risk of resistance from a late dose of Atripla?
- 20: Should I stop Atripla if I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis?
- 20: I am recently infected, can diet help my CD4 count?
- 17: Should I use Omega supplements and at what dose?
- 16: What can I do about skin problems?
- 16: What can I do about loosing weight?
- 16: Should I be able to take time off work for clinic appointments?
- 15: As I am missing doses, what can help or should I stop?
- 15: Can I get use HIV treatment to protect my negative partner?
- 13: Is ARV drug absorption reduced after colon removal?
- 11: How long do side effects to efavirenz (Sustiva) last?
- 9: How soon can I stop pentamidine prophylaxis?
- 9: Are spots on my arms and back linked to HIV meds?
- 9: Will someone still test HIV-positive with an undetectable viral load?
- 9: Can I have laser hair removal if I am on ARVs?
- 9: Can my HIV negative husband give me oral sex?
- 9: Can my cd4 count go up? And if yes, how and when?
- 9: Hearing loss and starting treatment at a high CD4 count
- 7: Can ARV treatment cause aching feet?
- 7: What are the effects of not taking ARVs if you are HIV-positive?
- 7: How serious is HIV-related dementia?
- 7: Resistance tests accuracy and reinfection risk?
- 3: What do my test results mean and do I have resistance?
- 3: How can I stop HIv showing up on my medical exam?
- 2: How long could I live taking ARVs with an undetectable viral load?
- 2: I have questions regarding adherence and research....
- 1: Will Revivo and Baariz cure HIV?
- 1: When should I start AZT if I'm pregnant with CD4 at 700?
- 1: Can I take Atripla with painkillers like tramadol for my period cramps?
- May
- 27: Can I access Atripla when I go back to Nigeria?
- 27: What causes Sustiva to have effects on the brain?
- 27: Do ARVs make bones stiff?
- 27: Can I get support if I am HIV-neg with a pos partner?
- 27: Drug pricing in the UK - comments on an article written by i-Base
- 27: Is there a new sperm washing procedure?
- 26: Why has my CD4 count dropped when I am on treatment?
- 26: Can I take poppers with Atripla?
- 26: How can I get my CD4 count to increase?
- 26: I have had one negative and one positive test, what should I do?
- 26: Will my friend survive?
- 19: I am HIV positive, what can I do about insurance?
- 19: I'm positive, on treatment and I'm 5 weeks pregnant...
- 19: Do my skin meds interact with my HIV meds?
- 19: Is my risk of HIV higher if it is my first time having sex?
- 17: Is my rash a side effect of my treatment after 3 months of taking it?
- 16: My doctor wants to disclose my status to a specialist, is he right?
- 16: I am in a serodiscordant couple, can we have children naturally?
- 16: Should I tell my dentist I am HIV positive?
- 16: Can I get my status taken off my GP's notes?
- 6: Do I legally have to disclose my status to other doctors?
- 6: Does green tea interact with ARVs?
- 6: When should I start ARVs? What are the symptoms of HIV?
- 6: What are the risks missing weekend meds?
- 6: My husband just told me he is HIV positive.....
- 6: If we both have HIV is it ok to bareback?
- 6: What are the normal levels of bilirubin when on atazanavir?
- 5: Should I be aiming for a viral load of 0?
- 5: My viral load increased in my third trimester - what should I do?
- 5: Are my cholesterol levels OK?....2
- 5: Does IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) have side effects if I'm on Atripla?
- 4: Question on marriage in a country with an HIV ban
- April
- 28: Is HIV causing my low platelet count?
- 27: What can I do about my high levels of bilirubin now I am on atazanavir?
- 27: If I adhere 100% will resistance happen over time anyway?
- 27: Can I take Ginseng with my ARVs to overcome my fatigue?
- 27: Could my HIV positive test result be caused by EBV infection?
- 27: Can I go swimming if I have anal warts?
- 26: Can I take antibiotics with my ARVs?
- 26: How did I get HIV?
- 21: How can someone with a low CD4 prevent opportunistic infections?
- 21: How can I prevent muscle wasting?
- 21: Is my premature ejaculation related to HIV?
- 21: What does a CD4 count of 11 mean?
- 21: My CD4 count is good but I am ill - is this normal?
- 21: What is happening to my CD4 count and why is it changing?
- 21: What are the side effects of atazanavir, abacavir and Atripla?
- 21: When will I start to go yellow on atazanavir?
- 20: How can my change in viral load be explained?
- 20: Are my cholesterol levels ok?
- 18: Will taking Aloe Vera stop me needing ARVs?
- 18: Do I have 'AIDS'?
- 18: Am I having delayed side effects?
- 14: What can someone do about pains in their legs and arms?
- 14: Is it ok if I take my meds 15 or 30 mins late?
- 14: My boy is positive, how can I have safe sex with him and take care of him?
- 14: Will my warts disappear now I am taking HIV treatment?
- 13: Will eating garlic or garlic tablets interact with my HIV medication?
- 13: Can I take omega and vitamin D at the same time as ARVs?
- 13: How can I convert these units of measurement?
- 12: My CD4 count didn't go above 150, how long have I got to live?
- 12: Does undetectable in blood mean it is undetectable in genital fluids?
- 12: Can I increase my CD4 count with a healthy lifestyle?
- 12: Can I have a child naturally?
- 12: Should I start HIV meds now I have a co-infection?
- 12: I didn't take my meds with food - will I get resistance?
- 12: Is there a test I can do to show when I was infected with HIV?
- 11: Will my treatment change with the new London Consortium guidelines?
- 4: Different genotypes - did we infect each other?
- 4: If I take vitamins will I not have to take ARVs?
- 4: Can I have a 'normal' relationship with someone who is positive?
- 3: Should I worry about an Atripla dose that is 4 hours late?
- 1: Is it a blip or are my medicines not working?
- 1: If my partner has an undetectable viral load can I get HIV?
- 1: We are both positive, can we have a negative baby?
- March
- 31: My husband is undetectable, can he still infect me?
- 30: Will London guidelines mean I have to change treatment?
- 29: When should I start treatment?
- 25: Is it normal to come out in spots when starting HIV treatment?
- 22: Can I take thrush treatment with my ARVs?
- 22: When should I start treatment?
- 18: Do I have 9 hours a day without meds if the half-life is 15 hours?
- 17: My viral load is quite low, could it be that I am not really infected?
- 15: I have a high viral load and my headache is getting worse
- 15: Can my friend get HIV from a drunken fumble without penetration?
- 15: Will my CD4 count increase now I am on treatment?
- 15: If my CD4 count is 1295, does it mean I no longer have HIV?
- 7: I am changing from Truvada and efavirenz to Atripla, will I get lipodystrophy?
- 7: Can I take 5HTP with my meds?
- 7: My ex is negative, could I have got HIV from him?
- 7: My CD4 count has gone down quickly should I be worried?
- 7: Will cosmetics interact with my HIV meds?
- 7: Is there still research on waking sleeping cells?
- 4: Can I have a negative baby?
- 4: I don't want to take treatment, how can I increase my CD4 count?
- 4: I am losing weight, is it because of my smoking?
- 4: My CD4 count went down slightly, could this be due to my cold?
- 4: I am HIV positive and on treatment, could my test show negative now?
- 4: How often should my partner have a HIV test?
- 4: Where can I get more information on HIV treatment research?
- 2: How can I improve my CD4 count when I am already on treatment?
- February
- 28: I want to have a baby but I am positive, how can I do it?
- 28: My brother has lactic acidosis, which meds should he be taking?
- 28: If I stop taking Bactrim, is it bad for my baby?
- 28: I am HIV positive, can I still have children?
- 28: I am having trouble with hair loss, is it as a result of the HIV meds?
- 28: Can I use Fuzeon (T-20) as my anti-HIV treatment in the first place?
- 28: My boyfriend tested positive, why do I keep testing negative?
- 28: Will my muscle mass come back?
- 28: I am recently infected should I get a STARHS test?
- 28: I like taking one pill a day but have side effects, what should I do?
- 28: My liver is reacting to my drinking, please give me some advice?
- 25: I have just found out I have HIV, I am pregnant and don't know how to tell my partner
- 17: I am a HIV positive man - can I ever have a child?
- 10: Will my CMV test delay any HIV antibodies and is this why my HIV tests are negative?
- 7: My boyfriend tested positive but what is the 'confirmatory test' they say he now needs?
- January
- 31: Can I take beta-blockers with my HIV drug combination?
- 31: Will the new electronic NHS system disclose my status?
- 31: Is ovarian cancer more common in people with HIV?
- 28: Is my husband HIV positive or not?
- 28: My doctor disclosed my status to another specialist, what can be done to reverse this?
- 28: I am gaining weight, what slimming pills can I take?
- 25: Do I legally have to tell my doctor about my HIV status?
- 25: I have a serious rash from starting treatment - should I stop taking my meds?
- 21: Can my doctor force me to take treatment if I don't want it?
- 14: Do I need to tell other doctors that I am a HIV positive?
- 14: Can I take Viagra with efavirenz and Truvada?
- 13: Will I get my old figure back?
- 12: Is increased cholesterol due to the HIV or the meds?
- 7: Is it safe to use Aloe Vera?
- 7: Will Fuzeon (T-20) increase my CD4 if I add it to my combination?
- 7: Is there a test to find out when my boyfriend became positive?
- 7: Should I terminate my pregnancy?
- 7: I am HIV positive and pregnant, what are the risks?
- 4: Does Famvir react with my HIV treatment?
- 4: Can HIV positive people go to a sauna without any harm to their health?
- 4: What are the risks of taking an over-dose of ARVs?
- December
- 2010
- December
- 22: Does alcohol interact with HIV meds?
- 20: My boyfriend just tested positive and I tested negative how could this happen?
- 20: How accurate is an HIV test at 10 weeks after a possible exposure?
- 20: What is the difference between 3rd generation and 4th generation HIV test?
- 20: Can you get infected by doing oral sex and swallow the sperm of a HIV positive woman?
- 16: Can I get HIV from deep kissing?
- 16: I have had 2 negative HIV tests, do I need to test again?
- 16: What tests will they do before I start treatment?
- 16: What is the meaning of a CD4 count of 200 or less?
- 15: If antibody tests are accurate 6-12 weeks after an exposure, are they still accurate 24 after?
- 15: Is there only HIV-1 and -2 or are there be different strains that an antibody test would not pick up?
- 15: I have three negative HIV tests, do I have HIV?
- 15: Can you explain my test results?
- 15: My husband is positive, why am I negative?
- 14: Can an HIV positive woman with a new infection (less than a year) and a CD4 count above 1200 infect a man?
- 14: I have just started medication and have a lot of questions.....
- 14: What HIV tests are available in the Republic of Ireland?
- 10: Why do the GUM clinics say to come back after 3 months if the 28 day test is negative?
- 9: What is the risk to the male if he has given oral sex and has bad gums occasionally swollen?
- 9: If a HIV negative man comes inside a HIV positive woman what are the risks to the man?
- 9: Can I get HIV from receiving oral sex?
- 9: I am worried I may have HIV, please can you help?
- 9: What is the position on HIV positive people travelling to USA. Is there still a ban in force?
- 9: Can my test come back positive after 4 negative results?
- 9: What are the chance of catching HIV through oral sex?
- 9: Can I get HIV from giving a woman oral sex?
- 8: I am confused about my CD4 count and CD4%
- 8: Does receiving oral sex (being sucked) possess zero risk for HIV?
- 8: I have had several negative HIV test but am not satisfied with the result - do I have HIV?
- 8: How accurate is a 3rd generation antibody test using a Centaur machine to do it?
- 8: My girlfriend has just found out she has HIV, could I also be positive?
- 8: What is the mechanism of alcohol in lowering CD4 cell count?
- 7: Can you explain what the numbers on my test result mean?
- 7: Is it possible to have sex with a HIV positive person and not get infected?
- 7: I am confused about the window period - can you clarify?
- 5: What are the reasons for a person not getting sick after seroconversion?
- 5: What herbs should I avoid?
- 5: Can Re-infection occur and produce an HIV negative result?
- 5: Should I worry about my CD4 count result?
- 5: Will I test positive some day?
- 5: How do I improve my CD4 count?
- 1: How is PCP diagnosed?
- 1: I am worried about starting HIV treatment
- 1: Where can I get an HIV test?
- 1: What do CD4 count and CD4% results mean?
- November
- 30: Could my HIV test results be affected?
- 30: Why can't I get the HIV treatment regime I want?
- 30: Do I need to test again after 6 months?
- 30: Can I access treatment if I am from another country?
- 28: Should I test again or move on?
- 28: When should I test again?
- 28: Is it possible to have infected someone?
- 28: Should I take more tests?
- 28: What should I do?
- 28: I have started PEP and what to know if I will be okay?
- 28: Should I believe HIV test results and my doctor?
- 28: Am I at risk of HIV?
- 25: Is it NRTIs or NNRTIs that need to be transformed?
- 21: What is the risk from this presciption error and taking half-dose 3TC?
- 20: Are there UK guidelines on oral sex?
- 19: What are the symptoms of seroconversion?
- 15: Does my partner need to use a condom if I am on efavirenz and want to become pregnant?
- 15: I am an HIV-positive nurse. Which countries can I move to?
- 15: What are the chances of me testing positive on my next test?
- 15: Are these changes in my CD4 and viral load normal?
- 15: What are the risks from changing my atazanavir dose?
- 15: Can I have been HIV-positive since 1996 and not known it?
- 15: Am I HIV-negative if my husband is HIV-negative?
- 13: I am 54, will starting treatment protect my CD4 count?
- 13: My boyfriend's viral load is undetectable but the condom came off inside me
- 12: Can partying explain my viral load increase?
- 11: Why do I need another test at 3 months after an exposure?
- 11: Can pregnant women take efavirenz?
- 10: I have been worried about HIV infection for 26 years - do I have HIV?
- 10: Can you clarify the diagram on your testing page please?
- 8: I had a HIV test two weeks after unsafe safe, it came back negative, is that accurate?
- 5: How good is a test at 24 days?
- 5: What does the number on my negative HIV test result mean?
- 5: My CD4 count seems to be dropping. What can I do?
- 5: Can I take herbal remedies with Atripla?
- 4: I started PEP two weeks after the exposure - do I have HIV?
- 4: I kicked a needle - do I need a HIV test?
- 4: My body feels like it is on fire - do I have HIV?
- 3: How can I avoid the 'sunken cheek look'?
- 2: Are there any alternative therapies for treating HIV?
- 2: I feel the need to increase my CD4 count, how do I do this?
- 2: I am tired of taking ARVs - will there ever be a cure for HIV?
- 1: Does my sister have HIV?
- 1: I had sex with a condom could I have HIV?
- 1: If I am HIV positive which vaccinations are safe for me to take?
- October
- 31: I'm 19 and think I have HIV?
- 30: Why repeat a 28-day negative HIV test at three months?
- 29: Can students in the UK get free healthcare?
- 29: Is loosing weight from legs and buttocks a side effect?
- 29: Please explain my resistance test results in non-technical language...
- 29: Can a woman conceive if she is not on treatment?
- 26: Will my test be conclusive during the seroconversion phase?
- 26: Can I catch someone else's strain of HIV if the condom breaks?
- 26: I am travelling to Brazil - which vaccinations are safe for me to have?
- 20: Is a HIV DUO test at 3 weeks a good indicator for a 100% result test?
- 20: Can a person test positive and then test 3 months later and test negative?
- 20: Could I have given my partner HIV through using lube or fingering him?
- 20: Can I get HIV from oral sex with a man?
- 19: Am I at risk if he didn't ejaculate inside me?
- 19: Can I get HIV from a plaster?
- 19: Will interleukin-2 increase my CD4 count now I am on treatment?
- 19: What is the risk to my wife if I am HIV positive?
- 15: Is the p24 test accurate after 3 weeks?
- 15: Do I need PEP?
- 15: What can I do whilst I am waiting for my confirmatory test?
- 15: Does it really take 4 months for a test to show an infection?
- 15: Can HIV spread through living in the same house as a positive person?
- 13: How accurate is a MEIA test after 17 days?
- 12: Is my CD4 count and viral load within the normal ranges?
- 12: If my test is positive can I infect my family by living in the same house as them?
- 12: I have negative tests in July but am I ok to get married?
- 12: Can I move when I take Atripla by 1 hour to avoid dizziness?
- 12: Does the virus really have an ageing effect?
- 11: I have had three negative HIV tests - are my symptoms due to HIV?
- 11: Is a test at 12 weeks conclusive?
- 9: Swollen glands two months after potential exposure
- 5: What are swollen lymph nodes like?
- 4: Are condoms needed for 'safe' sex between HIV-positive people?
- 4: Do HIV medicines lower your sex drive?
- 4: Is my test at 12 weeks correct?
- 1: Can I change my treatment to avoid peripheral neuropathy?
- 1: Do other medical conditions affect HIV test results?
- 1: My viral load is detectable again. How concerned should I be?
- 1: Can I help friends access treatment in Ghana?
- 1: Do I have to disclose to my dentist?
- 1: Can I catch HIV when I am taking PEP?
- 1: Am I at high risk of being infected?
- September
- 30: Is there a possibility I am really HIV negative?
- 30: My body itches all over - is it because of Atripla?
- 30: Do I need to re-test again at 8 weeks - 12weeks?
- 30: If I have a low lymphocyte count do I have HIV?
- 30: How high is my risk of having HIV infection?
- 29: Can I still play rugby after being diagnosed HIV positive?
- 28: What can one do against HIV wasting syndrome?
- 28: If I am HIV positive which vaccines can I have?
- 27: Can I get some information about the Centaur machine?
- 27: If I change the time I take Atripla to fit in with my shift work will it cause resistance?
- 27: I have had 24 negative HIV tests in a year do you still think I have HIV?
- 27: If I move to the US, how can I access HIV treatment?
- 27: What is the accuracy of a HIV test after 3 months - am I all clear I'm scared?
- 27: Can gaining weight before having a HIV test affect the result?
- 27: Will drinking alcohol affect my HIV test result?
- 27: I have had three negative HIV tests but I am still worried are the results accurate?
- 27: What if I am in the 5% of people who don't get an accurate fourth generation test
- 27: Does HIV cause low fever 37-37.1 five months after an exposure?
- 24: Can you get HIV from a bit of blood in the eye?
- 23: What are the differences between 3rd and 4th generation elisa tests
- 21: Can I volunteer with i-Base?
- 20: What are more common false positives or false negatives?
- 20: Is a HIV test accurate at 18 days?
- 20: What medications work best for HIV and hepatitis C coinfection?
- 20: Can the p24 test pick up all types, groups and subtypes of HIV
- 20: Does drinking tea or alcohol before an HIV test affect the result?
- 17: Is a three month test accurate and why do some sites say that you have to wait 6 months?
- 17: Is a cure for HIV coming? Can yogurt affect CD4 counts?
- 15: How can I lose weight without it affecting my CD4 count?
- 14: Do ARVs act on other viruses such as herpes?
- 14: Are the HIV tests wrong if I still feel unwell?
- 14: Is a Centaur test third or fourth generation?
- 14: Do I have to produce HIV testing certificates to work abroad?
- 10: Does Viagra react with tenofovir, 3TC and efavirenz?
- 10: I have had three negative HIV tests, do I need another one?
- 9: I've recently started seeing someone who has HIV and need advice regarding sex and risks
- 9: How accurate is an HIV test after 14 days?
- 9: Does stress and lack of sleep effect your CD4 count?
- 9: What can I do about the weight gain around my tummy and breasts?
- 8: How risky is it to unblock my fallopian tubes and can I have a child if I have HIV?
- 7: What does it mean if my CD4 count increases but my CD4% doesn't?
- 7: What can I do if I find out someone I slept with was positive?
- 7: Can the anti-cancer drugs, gemcitabine and decitabine kill HIV?
- 7: Can I get HIV from a possible needle poke?
- 7: Is a four-month test conclusive or do I need another? Will it be false negative?
- 7: Can people be re-infected with different strains of HIV?
- 7: I want to use cinnamon to cure the following side effects...
- 3: Quiero saber como manejar los efectos colaterales del efavirenz
- 3: Should I get the flu jab this winter?
- 3: I have a CD4 count of 190, what are my chances once I start HIV medication?
- 3: Is my HIV medication causing my nausea?
- 3: Is a test at 23 days accurate?
- 3: Does cinnamon react with any of the HIV treatment drugs?
- 2: Is my test accurate after 4 months?
- 2: In your answer about the machine Centaur are you sure the machine provides an ELISA test for antibodies and antigens?
- 1: Will using an asthma inhaler effect my test results?
- 1: Is there a conclusive day for a hiv test result to be accurate?
- 1: What does 'non-reactive' mean and what is 'Centaur'?
- 1: Does Atripla cause upper stomach pain and should I be worried?
- August
- 27: Is an 18 week test conclusive? Should I be worried about a false negative test?
- 27: Do I need another HIV test?
- 27: How can I make a complaint about my GP disclosing my status?
- 25: Can a negative result at 15 weeks be wrong? Also how do false negatives happen?
- 25: I got my test done in September 2009, what ELISA test would it have been on the NHS?
- 25: What is the situation for HIV positive people on medication who have previous alcohol-based liver damage?
- 25: What is the risk when fingering someone?
- 25: Is a PCR HIV test conclusive after 3 weeks?
- 25: My wife came out with hepatitis B but my test came out negative what does this mean?S MEAN?
- 25: Why do private clinics disagree that testing at 3-4 weeks is ok?
- 25: Would exposure to the air affect my HIV test?
- 24: Will my anal warts lead to cancer?
- 24: How precise should I be with the time I take my medication?
- 24: Has anyone ever been infected by having a HIV test at a private clinic? I'm nervous about getting a test.
- 24: How do I know if the ARV dosage is correct when I have polycystic kidney disease?
- 19: Which drug is safer as a malaria prophylaxis if I am HIV positive?
- 19: How do they get a HIV test result from blood on a piece of paper?
- 19: Is my negative DUO test after 28 days conclusive?
- 19: I have had 5 negative HIV tests, what are the chances I have HIV?
- 19: Where can I buy a home testing kit for HIV?
- 19: How long does HIV live outside in an open environment?
- 19: Do I need to fast before a HIV test?
- 19: Do you agree with this statement about the p24 HIV test?
- 19: Will HIV die as the blood from a test is transferred to a petri dish?
- 16: We want to start a family, what are the risks?
- 16: Do I need another test?
- 16: Can HIV be transmitted through biting/being bitten? Has this ever happened?
- 16: Does being an asthmatic affect my test?
- 16: I am really angry with the NHS treatment I received...
- 13: Why do NHS and private clinics have different recommendations?
- 13: I have multi-drug resistant HIV, can I stop the T-20?
- 13: 3 negative HIV tests, do I have HIV?
- 13: Is a runny nose a symptom of someone with HIV?
- 12: What are the chances of getting HIV from this one time unprotected oral sex?
- 12: Which STIs can cause similar symptoms to HIV?
- 12: Are my symptoms a sign of seroconversion?
- 12: How do I officially complain about my GUM clinic?
- 12: What does the rash which appears during seroconversion look like?
- 12: Which malaria prophylaxis should I take?
- 12: What are the lumps in my arm-pits, are they cancer?
- 12: Can I get HIV from kicking a needle?
- 12: How easy is it to get HIV?
- 12: Is there a cure for HIV?
- 12: Will I get the same HIV test if I go to my GP?
- 12: Are GUM clinics infecting people with HIV?
- 12: Is it better to test at a GUM clinic or when I give blood?
- 12: Where can I get fertility treatment?
- 12: If my friend is sharing needles is the test accurate at 31 days?
- 12: Can I do body-building if I have HIV?
- 12: Can I ask questions when I go for a test?
- 12: Testing 31 days after a needle poke.....
- 12: How accurate is a DUO test at 4 weeks?
- 6: My viral load is 10,000,000 in seroconversion
- 4: I have lost my sex drive - what is the cause of this?
- 4: Can I take supplements when I’m HIV positive?
- 4: Does the NHS use sterile equipment?
- 4: Do seroconversion symptoms all come and go together and how long can they last?
- 4: Do PCR tests look for all types of HIV?
- 4: Can a man get HIV from giving a woman oral sex?
- 4: Which HIV test should I take?
- 4: Can I take steroids (Deca-durabolin and Sustanon) if I am on HIV medication (Sustiva and Truvada)? Many thanks
- 4: Am I cured of hepatitis B and is it possible to still infect my partner?
- 4: When should I take cotrimoxazole?
- 4: How accurate is a fourth generation test at 23 days?
- 4: 8 negative HIV test - do I have HIV?
- 4: Is CMV present in saliva?
- 2: Should I wait 17 days to test or pay privately?
- 2: How can I use raltegravir as first treatment in the UK?
- July
- 30: Did my lifestyle changes affect my CD4 count?
- 30: Can HIV be cured with multivitamins?
- 30: Can we have unprotected sex if we have the same strain of HIV?
- 30: Would steroid inhalers affect my HIV test?
- 30: If we have the same strain of HIV is it safe to have unprotected sex?
- 30: Do HIV tests pick up all strains of HIV?
- 30: Will the p24 test pick up infection after 19 days?
- 30: Can we take recreational drugs when on HIV meds?
- 30: Is it possible to get a false positive with a rapid test?
- 30: Do you have a list of private sexual health clinics?
- 30: Do I have HIV?
- 30: I had protected sex do I have HIV?
- 30: Which multivitamins should I take with Atripla?
- 30: How accurate are fourth generation tests?
- 30: How can my husband get his CD4 count to increase?
- 30: Can I get a reliable test 7 days after exposure?
- 30: What is the relation between HIV and HPV?
- 30: How accurate are finger prick tests?
- 30: Can I get HIV from sharing water with an infected person?
- 30: Can I take creatinine, steroids and whey protein together to bulk up?
- 30: Can I get HIV from oral sex?
- 30: Can I get HIV from being in the same room as infected blood?
- 30: Are HIV tests the same accuracy for all types of exposure?
- 30: I have a burning pain when I urinate, do I have HIV?
- 14: Mi ultimo CD4 es de 327, mi consulta si es un margen aceptableIs? My CD4 count of 327 ok?
- 14: Should I be worried if I get flu-like symptoms?
- 14: Should I be worried about fibrinogen and c-reactive protein levels?
- 14: I had unprotected oral sex do I have HIV?
- 14: What is the window period in fourth generation tests?
- 14: What options are there other than sperm washing?
- 14: Why are my lymph nodes swelling?
- 14: Is inflammation a problem if I am on treatment?
- 14: Will my GP disclose my status to my work?
- 14: Are DUO tests accurate after 26 days?
- 8: What do these viral load differences mean?
- 8: Can you advise which HIV test to have?
- 8: Can Trizivir cause side effects like apathy and lack of concentration?
- 8: Is there any advice I can share with my dentist?
- 8: I am taking Atripla and having sleep problems, are the two related?
- 8: Why have I gained such a dramatic amount of weight?
- 8: Why am I putting on weight?
- 8: How does ritonavir (Norvir) work?
- 8: I have been poked by a needle, what is the risk of infection?
- 8: How do I educate my negative partner that we can still have sex safely?
- 8: If I am pregnant can I take AZT on its own?
- 8: Does AZT change the colour of my nails?
- 8: What is a 4th generation HIV test?
- 1: My tests were negative, do I need another test?
- 1: Have I re-infected my partner?
- 1: Do I still have any chance of being HIV positive?
- 1: How long should I wait for a hepatitis booster vaccination?
- 1: How do I find out if I have HIV?
- 1: Can HIV meds interfere with a drugs test?
- June
- 29: Should I have a PCR or a Duo test?
- 25: Please clarify how HIV is NOT transmitted.
- 25: What is sinus bradycardia and do HIV meds cause it?
- 25: Are ARVs are free in USA for UK students?
- 23: Would a steroid inhaler for asthma delay or inhibit HIV antibodies?
- 23: Is a saliva test conclusive?
- 23: Is peripheral neuropathy a side effect of Atripla?
- 23: How long does HIV survive outside the body?
- 23: Is treatment difficult for hepatitis C if I am HIV positive?
- 23: How infectious is HIV with an undetecable viral load or when co-infected with hepatitis B?
- 23: Can I move on?
- 23: Can I get HIV through food?
- 23: Do antiseptic wipes kill HIV if you got blood on your hands?
- 23: Do I need a HIV test?
- 23: Which HIV tests are 100% accurate?
- 19: I am having trouble taking ARVs, when should I start a new combination?
- 19: Will treatment work? My partner has a CD4 count of 118...
- 18: I take efavirenz and just found out I am pregnant...
- 17: What are average rates that viral load increases each year without treatment?
- 17: Why use a home saliva test (Dr Thom etc) if it is not as accurate?
- 16: Do I have HIV?
- 16: Can I get infected with HIV from my friend's cat?
- 16: Do I need to start treatment?
- 16: Can I get a malaria vaccine before traveling?
- 16: Should I have another HIV test?
- 11: Is my weight-gain healthy?
- 11: How accurate are finger-prick tests?
- 11: I have been on treatment for 4 months, why is my viral load still detectable?
- 11: Is my change in complete blood count an indication of HIV?
- 11: I am too scared to start medication!
- 11: Will prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) drugs harm my baby?
- 11: I have peripheral neuropathy, why is my CD4 count fluctuating?
- 11: Is it less risky to be a 'top'?
- 11: With a CD4 count of 77 do I have AIDS?
- 10: How accurate is a HIV test 6 weeks after exposure?
- 10: Is sweating when living in a tropical country HIV-related?
- 10: I am still worried I may have HIV?
- 10: What can I do about fat loss from my arms and legs?
- 10: At what age do infants usually begin HIV treatment?
- 10: How many children have been infected with HIV in a household setting?
- 10: I am concerned about the window period, should I test again?
- 10: I had protected sex with a woman on her period, do I have HIV?
- 10: Can the virus can hide from tests?
- 10: If I donate blood will I get a more reliable HIV test?
- 10: Is hairy leukoplakia a sign of HIV infection?
- 10: What are the chances I am infected with HIV?
- 10: Does anxiety and depression affect my CD4 count?
- 10: What are the chances of resistance if I am adherent?
- 10: I am positive, my partner is negative can we conceive naturally?
- 10: Does HIV medication increase the rate of ageing?
- 10: Does acyclovir (herpes treatment) reduce the HIV viral load?
- 10: If I adhere to my medication is resistance still possible?
- 10: Which treatment can I take after monotherapy for hepatitis B?
- 3: Is the ELFA VIDAS test a duo test?
- 3: Will a HPV vaccination affect my HIV test?
- 3: Do I have HIV?
- May
- 26: How long will it take for my CD4 count to go back up?
- 26: Is it possible for CD4 cells to decrease so quickly?
- 26: What is the difference between the ELISA and ELFA test?
- 21: Are there travel restrictions in France and Spain?
- 21: I have been treated for hep B and hep C, now which HIV treatments should I take?
- 21: I tested at 25 days, do I need another test?
- 20: Will a test show a positive result if I am in the window period?
- 20: I had protected sex with someone who had a piercing – could I be HIV positive?
- 20: What is the window period for antigen-antibody tests?
- 20: Will my CD4 count increase after I give birth?
- 20: I am HIV positive, can I work in Angola?
- 20: How do I treat or prevent skin problems?
- 19: I have been treated for hepatitis B - what HIV medication should I take?
- 19: If I have unprotected sex with other HIV positive people will I get resistance?
- 19: I had a negative and a positive test result for HIV – which is it?
- 19: I have Crohns disease, will this affect my HIV test result?
- 19: What are my chances of catching HIV?
- 19: Why is my CD4 count not increasing?
- 19: What are the best vitamins to take if I am HIV positive?
- 19: How can I protect my two-year old son from infection if I am HIV positive and we are living in the same household?
- 19: Can Immunadue reduce the amount of HIV in your body?
- 14: Do people on HIV medication have to give up work?
- 14: I have had 3 negative HIV tests – have I got HIV?
- 14: I am a male that is HIV positive and my partner is HIV negative, is there a way we can still have children?
- 14: I am HIV positive, can I get a mortgage or life insurance?
- 14: Co-infected with hepatitis B and hepatitis C, when should I start HIV treatment?
- 14: Have I been re-infected with HIV?
- 13: Can I take HIV medication with my Asthma medication?
- 13: Can I go scuba diving with HIV?
- 13: I need peace of mind about my test results…..
- 13: Is my HIV test conclusive after 12 weeks?
- 13: Can someone who is HIV positive use mediclaim?
- 13: I am HIV positive - can I still study for a PhD?
- 13: I feel dizzy, weak and nauseous - are my symptoms related to my HIV infection?
- 13: I am HIV positive, what is the risk if I want a tattoo?
- 13: What is the best time of day to take Atripla?
- 13: How strict should I be about the time I take my HIV medication?
- 7: Are yeast infections a sign of a weak immune system?
- 7: Can I have children if I have an undetectable viral load?
- 7: I am HIV positive - can I drink alcohol or eat pork?
- 7: Are swollen lymph nodes early symptoms of HIV?
- 7: Do chiropractic treatments improve the immune system?
- 7: Researching for a drama exam, how can we talk to positive people?
- 7: Are sore gums a sign of HIV infection?
- 7: I am experiencing lots of different symptoms - could I have HIV?
- 7: My condom fell off, am I HIV positive?
- 7: Is a test at 12 weeks accurate?
- 7: I had sex with an unknown person, what should I do?
- 7: I am vegetarian, does this affect my HIV test result?
- 7: Even with a non-reactive test, could I be HIV positive?
- 7: How did I get HIV?
- 7: Am I immune to HIV?
- 7: I have just found out I am HIV positive, should I go to A and E for blood tests?
- 7: How bad is to sniff the poppers for a people with HIV?
- 7: Is it possible to have a HIV negative baby if we are both HIV positive?
- 7: Is Angular Cheilitis a sign of seroconversion?
- 7: Can I take time off work as sick leave for side effects?
- 7: What does ‘an empty stomach’ mean when taking Atripla?
- 7: Can I transit through Qatar if I am HIV positive?
- April
- 29: Is my girlfriend protected from HIV? Can we have a baby?
- 29: When will a cure be found?
- 29: Is tiredness a side effect?
- 29: Can we have unprotected sex?
- 29: Can I drink alcohol with Atripla?
- 29: What is the situation with ARV availability now that there are no flights?
- 29: What is the likelihood I am HIV positive?
- 19: When should I start treatment and which combinations should I take?
- 19: I am stuck in Spain, how can I access more medication?
- 15: Am I at risk of getting HIV?
- 15: Have I given him HIV?
- 12: Do I have HIV?
- 12: What is the risk of HIV transmission through oral sex?
- 7: What can I do about my abdominal fat?
- 7: Concerned about HIV positive friend?
- 7: Is it okay to start having sex again?
- 7: What can enhance the quality of life of infected individuals?
- 7: What resources are available for someone affected by HIV or Hepatitis B/C?
- 7: Estou recebendo o melhor tratamento? (Am I getting the best treatment?)
- 7: La glaucoma puede estar relacionada con los medicamentos que estoy tomando? (Is my glaucoma related to my medication?)
- 7: Have I been infected?
- 6: What support is there for me?
- March
- 30: Which drugs should I take if I go back to Chile?
- 30: Does Essiac interact with HIV medication?
- 30: Why do we use CD4% as well as CD4 counts?
- 26: Why is my viral load fluctuating so much?
- 26: What does HIV positive mean?
- 26: How do I know when to take treatment with a fluctuating CD4 count?
- 26: Who are HIV carriers and how does one know who is a carrier?
- 26: Does late testing work?
- 26: Where can I get a genetic test for delta 32 gene?
- 26: Why am I losing weight?
- 26: Is this a symptom of early HIV infection?
- 26: I am losing weight, is this normal?
- 26: Am I HIV positive?
- 26: Is my CD4 count too low to reach normal when I start treatment?
- 24: Is a viral load of 70 a blip and do I need to be worried?
- 22: How can we stimulate HIV which is hiding in the bone marrow?
- 22: Is there hope for a cure?
- 22: Are there any known HIV positive people alive over 30yrs post diagnosis?
- 22: Can reactivating resting CD4 cells eliminate HIV?
- 18: How do I get a career in HIV?
- 18: Can I have a baby on my current drug combination?
- 18: I have uveitis, am I HIV positive?
- 18: Will being HIV positive affect my move to New Zealand?
- 18: What is the difference between NRTIs and NNRTIs?
- 18: Is tinnitus (ringing in the ears) a side effect?
- 18: How do you know if someone is HIV positive?
- 18: Do these meds interact with my ARVs? Can I travel to Nigeria?
- 15: Am I HIV positive?
- 15: Are HIV tests conclusive?
- February
- 24: How close are they to finding a cure?
- 24: What is the use of Vitamin B-complex?
- 24: Should I start treatment early?
- 23: How can I stop the strange taste I get as a side-effect of raltegravir?
- 23: Are we on the verge of a HIV cure?
- 23: Are scabs on my scalp a sign of HIV infection?
- 19: What is the cause of my throat pain?
- 9: How do weight loss tablets interact with ARVs?
- 9: How much will chronic hepatitis C co-infection with HIV reduce my life expectancy?
- 9: Would having an auto-immune disorder such as arthritis reduce the number of resting CD4 cells
- 9: I am HIV positive can I go to Russia? I am UK citizen
- 9: Do I have HIV or AIDS? How long until my viral load will be undetectable?
- 6: Please comment on different life expectancy studies…
- 6: Are palpitations/heavy sweating/dry mouth/shakes/confusion related to kidney function?
- 6: Will very early treatment reduce latent infection?
- 6: Can I have my baby in the UK?
- 6: Sore muscles, tiredness and feeling irritable on treatment…
- 6: Can someone expect ‘near normal’ life expectancy with these results?
- 6: Is this a 'blip' and do I need to be worried?
- 6: Is a sinus problem IRIS?
- January
- 21: Doubts when I'm told that my life expectancy is good...
- 19: What is the prognosis if diagnosed with these symptoms?
- 19: Does tonsillitis need different treatments in HIV-positive poeple?
- 14: What is the risk of infecting my girlfriend with HIV?
- 11: News reports of research that 'could' be a cure
- 7: Should I switch meds if I worry about fat loss?
- 6: Hepatitis B risk...
- 5: Does treatment work if you start with a low CD4 count?
- December
- 2009
- December
- 29: Can hepatitis B reactivate?
- 29: Does yohimbe interact with HIV meds?
- 29: Pregnancy without viral load results
- 29: Can I used a pill that I accidentally washed?
- 19: Should I start treatment at CD4 320?
- 19: How do I time my meds when travelling?
- 18: Is a viral load result of 50 really a blip?
- 14: Does skipping a dose have an immediate effect?
- 13: Questions about eradication...
- 11: Does masturbation have any effect on HIV-positive people?
- 11: Personal results from a recent diagnosis...
- 11: Should I start treatment in south Africa with a CD4 count of 320?
- 9: How can I increase my sexual desire?
- 9: How often can I have sex?
- 8: Can I get pregnant with a CD4 count of 360?
- 8: What are the alternatives to Sustiva (efavirenz) if I have side effects?
- 8: How long do I need to stay on HIV drugs?
- 8: Can I study in India if I am HIV-positive?
- 8: The condom broke with a partner who does not know I am HIV-positive...
- 5: My CD4 is 347... do I need to start treatment?
- 5: How can I work in Saudi Arabia?
- November
- 30: What shall my boyfriend do about his dermatologist appointment?
- 27: Do I need one or two since-flu injections?
- 25: Can d4T be replaced by AZT?
- 22: How can I deal with my GP?
- 22: What food shall I eat with my combination?
- 18: Do HIV-positive pregnant women have to have an abortion?
- 17: Will stopping meds reduce fatigue?
- 16: Why scientists are not able to find a permanent solution for HIV?
- 13: Should my friends still use condoms?
- 13: I have often oral thrush regardless that I am on ARVs; what shall I do?
- 13: My CD4 is 350; what can my viral load be?
- 13: Can I have a glass of wine with my meds?
- 10: How can I decrease viral load?
- 10: If we are both HIV-positive, how can we have a baby that is not infected?
- 10: What shall I switch to?
- 9: Is sperm-washing needed if both partners are HIV-positive?
- 7: How often should my viral load be tested?
- October
- 30: What can I do about my high cholesterol levels?
- 30: Can I work as a massage therapist?
- 30: Is there a problem working as a waiter and being HIV-positive?
- 28: Worrying about life expectancy...
- 26: Does having psoriasis mean that your CD4 count is very low?
- 9: I have itching in my groin area, what shall I do?
- 9: Does this mean that I am progressing to AIDS?
- 5: My friend has neurological problems on Atripla...
- 1: Is athlete's foot related to HIV?
- September
- 28: Swiss statement and other questions
- 28: Can I move to darunavir monotherapy?
- 28: What can I do to avoid opportunistic infections?
- 17: Can I put the ritonavir in the fridge now?
- 12: Will the yellowing of my eyes disappear?
- 10: Should I worry as my viral load now is about 60 copies/mL?
- 8: What shall I do about molluscum?
- 7: Could this itching be a side effect?
- 7: An update on my brother...
- August
- 31: How can I get rid of the scars?
- 21: I am newly diagnosed at 21 - what should I ask my doctor?
- 20: Treatment choices to reduce high cholesterol...
- 10: What can I do for this sore?
- 10: Am I a slow progressor and will this mean I recover more slowly?
- 10: Can I take 3TC once-daily?
- 9: What is the news about a vaccine?
- 6: Access to ARVs if the flu epidemic closes clinics? What about stopping treatment?
- 5: Why do some men prefer to bareback? Is this dangerous?
- 4: Does Atripla have any interactions?
- 4: Can somebody remove these con-artists from the web?
- 4: Should I go to the HIV clinic or swine flu centre?
- 4: Is the STARHS test for recent infection accurate?
- July
- 26: Worried about facial lipoatrophy, what shall I do?
- 26: Could I be infected?
- 26: Is it OK to take probiotic cultures with HIV meds?
- 24: Is d4T+3TC+EFV good enough?
- 24: Will these supplements be OK to take with my HIV treatment?
- 24: Can I take zyban pills to stop smoking if im on HIV treatment?
- 22: Could Hunt's syndrome have affected my CD4 count?
- 22: What would happen if somebody starts with 0 CD4 count and on entry inhibitor?
- 18: What should I replace Atripla with?
- 18: Is it safe for a man to give oral sex to a woman?
- 14: I am feeling tired, what shall I do?
- 14: Can this person receive free treatment in the UK?
- 11: Do I have a natural resistance to HIV?
- 11: Can I use terbinafine?
- 9: Is it safe to take milk thistle supplements when on Atripla?
- 9: Questions about HIV and swine flu in the UK
- 9: Can I fast?
- 7: Is this AIDS dementia?
- 7: Could you explain my results and opportunistic infections?
- 7: Can I use minoxidil 5% scalp solution if I'm on HIV treatment?
- 7: Could melanotan injections have stopped my ARVs from working?
- 6: Shall I retest?
- 4: Do melanotan injetions interfere with my ARVs?
- 4: Will Immunoxel and dermavir patches be available in the UK?
- 2: Switching back to Kaletra after efavirenz...
- 1: How to remove genital warts?
- 1: Is it OK to use muscle gain powder?
- 1: Do we have to start using condoms?
- June
- 29: Does HIV affect the liver?
- 29: Are there any side effects from multivitamins?
- 29: Can transmiting HIV be prosecuted?
- 27: Shall I retest?
- 26: Will I recover the same way from swine flu as the HIV-negative people?
- 25: What could explain the CD4 count drop?
- 25: Does food change Atripla absorption?
- 25: Bilirubin levels and yellow eyes after switch to atazanavir...
- 23: Shall I wait for my CD4 count to rise, before I repeat the Hep B vaccine?
- 20: Shall I retest at month 3?
- 19: Is it safe to fast in my situation?
- 15: A question on viral load and changing one of the compounds of the combination
- 15: Does PEP have side effects?
- 13: Shall I start treatment?
- 13: In what range do you think my viral load is?
- 10: Shall my friend use Tetrasil and Imusil?
- 10: Shall I worry about my drug levels?
- 8: Can I take steroids, creatine and whey proteins?
- 8: Has another viral load reading as high as this been seen?
- 1: Re: Swiss report
- May
- 29: Will my wife get infected?
- 29: What is lactic acidosis?
- 29: What is my chance to reverse lipo?
- 29: Will my test result cross the cut-off value?
- 24: Can we stop using condoms in order to have a baby?
- 23: What do you think of the Swiss statement?
- 22: What could be the reason for this sudden increase in my VL?
- 19: Will that be considered an overdose?
- 19: Could this be SJS?
- 19: Do my medicines still work?
- 18: I am positive; can I have a tetanus jab?
- 14: What is the deal with reinfection (of HIV)?
- 13: Was in contact with blood in a hotel room, am I at risk?
- 12: How important is it to take etravirine with food?
- 11: What if I don't get a response to the HepB vaccine?
- 9: Shall we change our combinations and if yes-to what?
- 8: Are there any restrictions on the type of work I can do?
- 5: Can we adopt a child?
- 2: Do HIV meds have any dermatological (skin) effects?
- 2: Will loosing weight protect my CD4 count?
- 2: Are there HIV-positive restrictions on travel to Dubai, Malaysia or Hong Kong?
- 2: How much does it cost to treat HIV in a private hospital?
- 2: Why has my CD4 count dropped? What about cholesterol?
- 2: Could a pain in my side be related to pro-biotic use?
- 2: What is the impact of swine flu in HIV-positive people?
- 2: Can I get resistance from an ARV overdose?
- 1: Am I more at risk of swine flu because I am HIV-positive?
- April
- 30: I have pain in my arms and I'm not on meds
- 20: Does viral load rebound to 113 copies/mL mean I am getting resistance?
- 20: How are the words 'rare' and 'common' defined for side effects?
- 14: My viral load has increased from undetectable to 87 c/mL...
- 10: Will scans from outside the NHS affect my free HIV care?
- 10: What is the effect of alcohol on Truvada and nevirapine?
- 3: What can I do about darkening of the skin and thinning of the limbs and face?
- 2: Which organisation shall I make a donation to?
- 2: Could I have picked up a different strain of HIV?
- 1: Shall I start treatment?
- 1: My skin became darker, what can I do?
- 1: Will the itching disappear over time?
- 1: How often shall I check my CD4 count?
- March
- 27: Can I have unprotected sex with my partner?
- 27: If I take HIV drugs early is there a risk of overdose?
- 27: Is my virus at the point of eradication?
- 27: Is there something wrong with my CD4 results?
- 27: Will my medicine become less effective as a result of the heat?
- 27: When shall I expect the side effects to start?
- 23: Shall I expect my CD4 count to rise?
- 23: What do the results of my husband mean?
- 23: Can I switch my taking the dose with 2 hours?
- 23: I have infected my partner. What shall I do?
- 23: How can I participate in a clinical trial?
- 15: What does "with food" mean for darunavir/ritonavir?
- 14: Is my doctor right to stop my medications?
- 13: Shall I continue treatment during the first trimester?
- 9: For how long can I keep my ritonavir out of the fridge?
- 6: Thank you - I decided to test....
- 5: Does HIV treatment involve injections in the backside?
- 1: Shall I tell my fiancee about my HIV status?
- February
- 28: What herbal teas can I drink for sleep problems?
- 28: Do you think my antidepressant has affected my results?
- 27: Can a foreigner receive ARVs in the UK?
- 27: Can I use EMS if I am HIV-positive?
- 24: What is the 'window period' for twice-daily drugs?
- 23: Can I receive my treatment in Gran Canaria?
- 21: Do darunavir/ritonavir/Truvada cause lipodystrophy?
- 18: Will they inform me that the trial was unsuccessful?
- 18: Is my result negative, because I have waited for too long?
- 18: Will we be able to access genetic therapy?
- 16: Is it safe for an adult to use a babys dummy?
- 12: Can you comment on these herb and selenium studies?
- 10: Can I take St John's wort if I am not on medications?
- 10: Will the government start to charge for HIV drugs?
- 10: Will having sex every day mean that I am going to progress to AIDS more quickly?
- 10: Can we have a negative baby?
- 2: Can I have a baby if my partner is HIV-negative?
- January
- 28: What would you say to someone who has the very initial questions?
- 28: Could that be a result of anaemia?
- 26: Is Truvada+Stocrin a good combination?
- 26: What are the chances?
- 24: Shall I have the same dosage if I am pregnant?
- 21: Can we use a condom as a protective measure?
- 21: Is there any research for a cure for AIDS?
- 21: What makes someone a fast progressor?
- 19: Am I infected?
- 17: What does the word 'analogue' mean in HIV treatment?
- 16: What does genotype stand for and other questions
- 16: What can I do for my CD4 to rise?
- 16: What is your life expectancy if treatment is not an option?
- 15: Timing for starting Sustiva + Truvada combination?
- 15: Can I take omega-3 and multivitamins with ARVs?
- 15: Feedback, thank-you and dont give up!
- 9: What does the rise of CD8 mean?
- 9: Will augmentin help with my pneumonia?
- 7: Does finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) interact with HIV drugs?
- 7: What does a CD4% of 8 mean in terms of starting treatment?
- 7: Are there interactions between lotions to treat scabies and ARVs?
- 6: Would you recommend the use of K-Pax supplements with ARVs?
- 5: Is my future baby at risk of infection because I am not on treatment now?
- 5: Do you think that I will be susceptible to all medications as well?
- 5: What kind of tests are used when somebody is HIV-positive?
- 5: Can I get HIV-related illnesses if my CD4 count is over 200?
- December
- 2008
- December
- 29: Could those be HIV-symptoms?
- 29: What does non-reactive result mean?
- 29: Would the test be conclusive?
- 29: Can I still have AIDS even if my test is negative?
- 23: What do these lab results mean?
- 22: How many combinations are there before salvage therapy?
- 22: Could I have lipoatrophy if I am not on meds?
- 22: Are aches in my fingers and knees a side effect?
- 20: Should my partner start treatment taking Sustiva and Truvada separately?
- 20: Can we have have an HIV-negative baby?
- 20: Should my friend change treatment to stop Sustiva side effects?
- 19: Am I doing OK or chall I change my medications?
- 18: Would a sunbed session be bad about my status?
- 18: I'm a rapid progressor - is my life expectancy reduced as a result?
- 17: Is food important with atazanavir? what about the yellowing?
- 17: Why the Elfa Vidas HIV test result value has increased?
- 17: Am I infected?
- 14: Shall I use astragalus?
- 14: Is my result conclusive?
- 14: Is Trustiva good enough?
- 14: Does nevirapine cause delay in progress of labour?
- 14: Is an hour window time ok for adherence?
- 14: Can I take a vitamin booster?
- 14: Shall I use coconut oil for HIV?
- 14: Will the unprotected sex affect our individual CD4 counts and viral load?
- 13: Will my medications be free in the UK?
- 11: Shall I use pro algaZyme?
- 11: Do most positive people live a normal life?
- 11: Can lipodystrophy appear before starting treatment?
- 11: Which herbal medicine can be used to treat HIV?
- 11: Can my boyfriend take Truvada only with biscuits?
- 10: Should I use Sustiva if I am on shift work?
- 10: What are the chances of getting infected from somebody with braces?
- 8: What is best for my wife during pregnancy?
- 8: Is it common for HIV+ people to have regular outbreaks of tonsillitis?
- 6: Is EZ-H accurate after 10 weeks?
- 6: What is a viral load?
- 6: Can I marry a girl?
- 6: Questions about test results if recently diagnosed
- 5: Why different sites give different 'window' periods for HIV tests?
- 5: Is there a risk if I have a cut on my anus?
- 4: Should I participate in a clinical trial for treatment in early infection?
- 4: Am I fooling myself or is a long life really possible?
- 2: Can I get infected from scissors?
- 2: Can acute simptoms show in less than a week after exposure?
- 2: For how long I am not going to need medications?
- 1: Is the bone marrow transplant cure a reality or just another myth?
- 1: Am I infected?
- 1: Why have I been advised to change my combination?
- November
- 28: How often can one use PEP for unprotected sex?
- 28: What are the statistics?
- 28: Can I trust these results?
- 28: What does Tridot test mean?
- 28: Where can I find a group for young people?
- 28: How do I have to take efavirenz?
- 25: Is Acute Retroviral Rebound Syndrome different from Immune Reconsitution Syndrome (IRIS)?
- 25: What can I use apart from ARVs?
- 25: General advice about my boyfriend in Viet Nam?
- 25: My semen is watery, is this the treatment to blame?
- 25: Will HepC and HIV coinfection bring complications at the last stage of my life?
- 25: What does a CD4 count of 777 mean?
- 25: Shall I start medications now?
- 25: What are my chances in South Africa?
- 25: We have been diagnosed recently, can we still have unprotected sex?
- 25: I am confused about the GUM suggestion, what shall I do?
- 24: What is the chance I will not need treatment within 5 years?
- 22: Could it be herpes?
- 22: Can I relax now?
- 22: Why is my boyfriend taking ARVs?
- 21: Shall I give up my concerns?
- 21: Shall I start treatment immediately when I have a cold or wait?
- 21: Does this mean that I have HIV now?
- 21: Can we have a child?
- 21: What is the chance of him being infected?
- 14: Shall I use probiotics?
- 14: What different types of support is there for significant others of those with HIV?
- 14: Is reinfection possible in this case?
- 14: What are the chances of infection?
- 14: Can I receive treatment in London?
- 14: What are the implications if I stop my medications while in the US?
- 13: Are there advantages of switching to raltegravir and darunavir?
- 12: Do I need treatment if my CD4 count is 240?
- 12: What are the risks from oral sex and how early can I test?
- 12: Is treatment different for older people?
- 6: Does this mean that I am developing AIDS?
- 6: Are the medications in Erithrea the same as the medications in the UK?
- 6: Is impetigo a reason to start treatment?
- 6: What is the risk?
- 6: Do HIV-positive people get free dental treatment in the UK?
- 6: Am I infective if I am passive and undetectable?
- 6: What does a CD4 count of 0 mean?
- October
- 24: Can I use PEP if I am HIV-positive?
- 24: Will I use the same meds for my treatment that I used in pregnancy?
- 24: Can stress cause the same symptoms as HIV?
- 23: What is the most recorded early HIV symptom?
- 23: What is diet advice if you are just diagnosed?
- 23: Will my baby have HIV if we do not go for sperm washing?
- 23: Can I catch HIV through kissing or giving oral sex if I have gum disease?
- 21: Can HIV be confused with something else?
- 21: Is treatment in 2008 better than 10 years ago?
- 21: Am I infectious if I am passive and my viral load is under 50c/mL?
- 21: What do you know about raltegravir (Isentress)?
- 21: Should I retest?
- 21: Is it easy to catch HIV from oral vaginal sex?
- 21: Does PEP extend the window period for testing?
- 20: Should I worry about having a cold?
- 20: Can HIV go away on its own?
- 17: What is the possibility someone re-infected with HIV to go on new medication that will work for them again?
- 17: Shall I retest?
- 17: How detrimental it is to stop treatment while on NNRTI?
- 17: Is it possible to get infected this way?
- 17: Why do I need to test after 6 months?
- 17: Is this considered a high risk?
- 15: Is oral candida an early symptom of HIV-infection after 50 days?
- 15: How long does the HIV seroconversion tonsillitis last?
- 15: Are the women at the same risk?
- 15: Shall I retest?
- 15: What is more probable in terms of passing HIV?
- 15: How long do I need to wait before I test again?
- 13: What is the chance of my partner contracting HIV?
- 13: Could I switch to a different NNRTI?
- 10: Multiple questions re: treatment
- 10: Is the reinfection something that is true or another myth?
- 10: Is this a significant drop in my CD4 count?
- 9: Will the test show positive now?
- 9: Options if I am getting efavirenz side effects?
- 9: What are the chances my partner has HIV and does not know?
- 9: What are the risks of non-HIV cancers?
- 9: I am worried. What shall I do?
- 9: Am I doing OK after TB and HIV treatment?
- 9: Is my new combination a good choice?
- 9: Can I use the same medications in Thailand as in the UK?
- 9: How do I handle adherence times in a different time zone (Australia)?
- 3: Can you test for the CCR-5 delta 32 deletion that reduces the risk of infection?
- 3: Am I at risk of OIs in the 8 weeks before I see my doctor?
- 3: How much does the treatment cost?
- 3: Is tonsillitis an early symptom of HIV-infection?
- 3: What are the chances of receiving a positive result?
- 3: Am I really negaive?
- 3: Do I have HIV?
- 3: What are the chances of male contracting HIV via unprotected sex with a female?
- 3: Is creatine safe with HIV drugs?
- September
- 29: Are there any HIV medications in development?
- 29: Can I still work as a taxi driver?
- 29: What is the difference between ARC and AIDS?
- 29: Will a cure be ever discovered?
- 29: Multiple questions about the husband...
- 29: Feeling confused...
- 29: Does the blood group affect the disease progression?
- 27: Do antibiotics affect the results?
- 24: Several questions on testing and exposure
- 22: What are the chances?
- 22: Do my results mean that I'll have AIDS quicker?
- 22: Any support for heterosexual men?
- 19: What is the risk of semen-skin contact?
- 16: A chat facility?
- 16: What is the chance?
- 16: What are the chances of my baby being positive?
- 14: Is there a risk of resistance from one partner starting meds?
- 13: How long have I lived with HIV?
- 12: A glimmer of hope for a new HIV vaccine?
- 12: How many pills takes a positve person when starting therapy?
- 12: Can we expect that my brother's CD4 will increase further?
- 12: What are the symptoms of oral herpes?
- 12: Do the enlarged lymph nodes appear only in the beginning?
- 12: What is the impact of malaria when you are HIV-positive?
- 11: Are there guidelines for treating HIV-positive children?
- 11: How are babies and children monitored?
- 9: What does the test result mean?
- 9: New fill and black skin follow up
- 9: Can anybody get HIV by HIV infected needle insertion?
- 9: How can I postpone starting treatment and what is a resistance test?
- 9: What are the risks?
- 2: Do you think this poses risk for my boyfriend?
- August
- 30: What can I do about my CD4 count?
- 30: How likely is lipo to occur?
- 30: Do I need to inform my dentist about my status?
- 27: Is there a website or a group where I can meet people?
- 27: I am confused, what shall I do?
- 25: Blood on my fingers, will I be infected?
- 25: Am I at risk?
- 22: Can I have unprotected sex with somebody who is also HIV-positive?
- 22: Are these results contradictory?
- 22: How should I interpret my results?
- 21: Are my results going the wrong way?
- 21: My viral load is still detectable. What shall I do?
- 21: Why they do not counsel during PEP?
- 18: What is the situation with the US visas for HIV-positive people?
- 18: Could I be infected?
- 16: What are the risks to my HIV-negative partner?
- 14: Can I get life insurance?
- 14: Will clotrimazole affect my treatment?
- 12: How long can someone live with HIV?
- 12: What medications shall I take?
- 12: Was the stem cell transplant cure just another myth?
- 12: Is it possible to tell when somebody was infected via the results?
- 12: Can I take Immunadue during pregnancy?
- 8: What is my prognosis?
- 8: Can I have unprotected sex with my partner?
- 6: Will ecstasy affect my combination?
- 6: Do we need PEP if the condom broke and I have undetectable viral load?
- 6: Will the test detect my possible sub-type?
- 6: I have a feeling that I am positive
- 6: Shall I tell my company?
- 6: Can my partner become a mother?
- 5: I have HIV and hepatitis C coinfection. What shall I do?
- 5: Why are my lymph nodes still enlarged after 4 months?
- July
- 30: Does that mean that I am negative?
- 30: Could the test have missed me?
- 27: Which hay fever medications can I use?
- 27: Can I get married if I am HIV-positive?
- 27: Is there any web site where I can get news about cure?
- 27: Does living with AIDS mean waiting to die?
- 27: Are we really both HIV-negative?
- 25: How can I get relief from painful lymph nodes ?
- 25: Shall I tell my GP that I am HIV-positive as I am on anaemia treatment?
- 25: Is it a myth that HIV treatment works for everyone?
- 25: Is a test 80 days after a possible exposure conclusive?
- 16: Shall I go for another viral load test?
- 15: If I started treatment soon after infection, should I continue or stop after 8 months?
- 12: Should I be so optimistic now I have started treatment?
- 12: Were my results conclusive?
- 9: What kind of recovery can someone expect if their CD4 count is 22?
- 7: Do you believe Dr Fauci's claim for a cure from early treatment?
- 7: Where can I get support in Singapore?
- 5: Can I accept the results?
- 3: Government, confidentiality, volunteering for trials...
- 3: Why was I not infected after first exposure? Will there be a cure?
- 2: Shall I avoid ritonavir because of interactions with other meds?
- 1: I do not want to infect my partner but do not know what to do
- 1: What are the chances of survival with CD4 count of 10?
- 1: Do I really need to take my medications with/without food?
- June
- 25: Shall I have another test?
- 25: Should I start treament now?
- 25: What are my treatment options after my viral load rebound?
- 25: Shall I believe the test?
- 20: Am I HIV-positive?
- 20: Can Hep tests detect my HIV status?
- 20: Shall I start medications, as I have serious skin problems?
- 19: Do I need to test my baby again?
- 16: Have the Australians discovered a cure for HIV?
- 16: Is there a cure for HIV-infection?
- 16: Can I drink alcohol with ARVs?
- 13: Should I take medication for a bladder problem ?
- 13: My CD-4 cell count is 122. How do I boost them to get a higher count?
- 9: Could you comment on the possible routes of infection?
- 9: How often can I miss a dose?
- 9: Can I invite my HIV-positive partner to live with me in the UK?
- 6: Could I be still positive?
- 5: Feeling tired on Atripla/Sustiva and CD4 increases after restarting treatment
- May
- 30: Can I test for HIV at home in the UK?
- 30: Viral load and drug choice with HIV-2 infection: do not use NNRTIs
- 30: How long can someone live with HIV?
- 30: if you have sex with someone who has HIV are you guaranteed to catch HIV?
- 29: Should I stop using abacavir if I am worried about a heart attack?
- 29: Foamy urine and dry palms
- 29: How do I work out the times to take Combivir and efavirenz?
- 29: What is solution for cross resistance?
- 29: Can someone die from the side effect of HIV drugs?
- 29: Questions on enlarged lymph nodes, recent infection and progression rates...
- 29: How much does it cost in UK for HIV treatment every year, if one is not a UK resident?
- 29: Can you get fat loss on arms and legs within 12 months of infection?
- 29: Do HIV increase time for cuts to heal?
- 27: Trying to find out when I was infected...
- 27: My father has just been diagnosed with HCV...
- 27: Can Truvada and Sustiva (efavirenz) cause fat loss?
- 21: Can facial wasting and losing weight happen prior to starting treatment?
- 21: What are the chances that CD4 could go up without treatment?
- 21: Can people living with HIV have sex?
- 21: Am I at risk?
- 21: What does 'limited conception attempt' mean?
- 21: What about quality of life with long-term treatment?
- 21: How often do people stop taking hiv meds because of severe side effects?
- 21: Will most people develop resistance to HIV treatment?
- 21: Can you take a treatment break?
- 20: Is there a cure for HIV?
- 20: Are the benefits to early treatment including being less infectious?
- 20: Do these lab results mean my HIV is progressing?
- 20: How quickly should my CD4 and viral load change after starting meds?
- 20: If I am HIV-negative is there any chance my baby can be HIV-positive?
- 19: Can I play football if I am HIV-positive?
- 19: Which countries that do not allow HIV-positive people to visit?
- 16: What is the maximum number of pills I might need when I start treatment?
- 16: What is immune reconstitution syndrome?
- 16: Impact of having to start treatment due to faster progression...
- 13: Can HIV cause erectile dysfunction?
- 13: I want to talk to someone
- 13: To what level one's CD4 count can increase?
- 13: Is my brother's infection progressing quickly?
- 13: Shall I start treatment, as I have symptoms?
- 13: How good is the treatment in Pakistan?
- 13: Is diarrhoea common in people with HIV?
- 13: Could my period affect my result?
- 13: Can I use flu meds if I am not on HIV treatment?
- 13: Do fast progressors have a shorter life expectancy?
- 13: My doctor says I have HIV but my antibodies are negative. Can you explain?
- 13: What is HCV infection?
- 10: Will I be able to buy HIV treatment on my visit to the UK?
- 10: Is my relative's HIV progressing too rapidly?
- 10: I am newly diagnosed with HIV, can I ever have a normal life?
- 7: How soon can I see HIV symptoms after unprotected sex?
- 7: How long can you live with AIDS?
- 7: What are my Dad's life chances?
- 7: Where can I go for peer support?
- 6: Can I get married after an HIV diagnosis?
- 6: Is it safe to take St. John's wort while on antiretrovirals?
- 2: Any chatlines for HIV-positive people?
- 2: Are mouth ulcers symptoms of HIV?
- 2: Risks from oral sex with undetectable viral load?
- April
- 29: Can a person get a MAC infection without being HIV-positive?
- 29: Are the CD4 count fluctuations common?
- 29: I have a MAC. Medications don't work, what shall I do?
- 29: Am I heading for treatment soon?
- 28: Am I entitled to benefits, based on my HIV status?
- 28: What causes angina tonsillaris?
- 28: Can I have a vaccination for yellow fever?
- 28: Your line of thinking?
- 28: Do you know of any treatment centre in Pakistan?
- 28: How long can someone with HIV live?
- 28: Can someone with a resistant strain of virus be treated?
- 23: I am newly diagnosed can you explain HIV treatments?
- 22: What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
- 22: Does my boyfriend have AIDS?
- 21: How do I start treatment?
- 21: Am I infected?
- 21: Are my fever and cough related to my CD4 count?
- 21: Question relating to previous answer: CD4 count and risk of IRIS
- 18: Should my viral load be undectectable after 5 months?
- 18: Can you get infections after starting treatment while your CD4 is still low?
- 18: Can you give me some information about sperm washing?
- 17: Can I recover from a low CD4 count?
- 17: Have I caught HIV?
- 17: How long does HIV survive outside of the body?
- 17: Can I infect my husband with TB?
- 17: Can my toddler get HIV from the tech pricking his finger?
- 10: My 25 year old son has been diagnosed HIV-positive...
- 10: Are warts contagious?
- 9: If HIV is now manageable why are people still dying?
- 9: What is the maximum life expectancy of a person who already developed AIDS using HIV treatment?
- 9: Long term benefits of treatment - is TB coinfection rare?
- 9: What are my chances of infection if I use PEP?
- 9: Is the window period for HIV-1 and HIV-2 the same?
- 9: What is the link between acne and HIV?
- 9: Are hard skin and warts caused by AIDS?
- 9: Do I have to pay for antiretrovirals?
- 9: What are the chances that I have HIV?
- 9: Are members of my family at risk of getting HIV from me?
- 9: Are the test results conclusive?
- 7: One risk with my boyfriend...
- 6: Who can I call if I am thinking of suicide?
- 6: Are there any HIV muslim support groups in UK?
- 4: Newly diagnosed - advice with a CD4 count of 516?
- 4: Risks from deep kissing...
- 4: How long after exposure before you get a test result?
- 4: Are sexual fluids infectious for HIV?
- 4: Will being HIV-positive change my sex drive?
- 4: How long do enlarged lymph nodes last in seroconversion?
- 4: Can cold sores affect an HIV test result?
- 4: My boyfriend just tested HIV-positive...
- 4: Do I have to pay for meds if I work in the UK?
- 2: How will HIV change my life? Can I still work and stay with my family?
- 2: What are the chances if any, for a cure for HIV in the near future?
- 2: Am I having HIV symptoms?
- 2: Can I still work or drive if I am HIV positive?
- 1: My firend is just diagnosed, how long can they live with AIDS?
- 1: Is a cure for HIV far off or is it something that will never happen?
- 1: Which HAART regimen is best when starting treatment?
- 1: How do I find an answer to my question online?
- 1: If I am drug resistant to HIV treatment does that mean I will die soon?
- 1: Is it okay to take viagra if I am HIV positive and not on HIV treatment?
- March
- 31: Can I get circumcised if I am HIV-positive?
- 31: When to test after using PEP?
- 31: Thank you for info on this site...
- 31: Any info on a new drug called KP1461?
- 30: How long will a combination work for?
- 26: What are my chances of testing negative for syphillis, after testing negative for HIV?
- 26: Can you tell how long you have had HIV from you CD4 count?
- 25: Aren't doctors responsible for delivering correct HIV results?
- 25: Worried about an infection
- 25: How do I disclose my HIV status to potential partners?
- 25: Can alcohol affect my CD4 count?
- 25: Am I HIV negative?
- 25: What is a CD4 count?
- 25: Does a non-reactive test after 6 months mean I am HIV-negative?
- 25: Testing question
- 25: Can you catch HIV from lip-gloss?
- 19: Is it too late to start treatment?
- 14: What drug can I switch to instead of efavirenz?
- 14: Complications of Reiter's disease (reactive arthritis)
- 14: Can stress and other factors stop meds from working?
- 14: Is the 4th generation test accurate after 4 months?
- 13: Alcohol interactions and HIV meds - 12 pints?
- 13: How to interpret blood results including CD4%?
- 13: Are tests accurate if carried out by a social worker?
- 13: Protected vaginal sex is not a risk for HIV...
- 12: What are the risks of catching HIV, if circumcised or from a tattoo needle?
- 11: Can smoking hash affect HAART?
- 11: How do you interpret accuracy of HIV tests?
- 11: Will my side effects from efavirenz subside soon?
- 11: What are the risks of catching TB if I am HIV positive?
- 11: Can I get infected via this contact?
- 6: Can I do something about my discoloured nails?
- 6: Are there medical problems if an HIV-positive person has sex?
- 6: My husband just tested HIV-positive but I tested HIV-negative?
- 5: Maculopapular vs. purpura as a primary infection symptom?
- 5: What is the risk of hand to genital contacts?
- 5: Why my lymph nodes are still enlarged?
- 5: Could I be infected after the drunken one night stand?
- 3: Licking chocolate and twitching...
- 2: Confused about hepatitis C antibody tests...
- February
- 28: What is the risk when a negative and positive person use condoms?
- 28: Does hepatitis C infection interfere with HIV tests?
- 28: My boyfriend was diagnosed with HIV and I dumped him...
- 28: Should I worry about borderline anaemia?
- 28: What is it like to visit a sexual health clinic?
- 27: What is the connection between ARS, seroconversion and early detection of antibodies?
- 27: Is my baby HIV positive?
- 26: What does a non-detectable viral load mean?
- 26: What is the right time to start ARV treatment?
- 23: I kissed an HIV-positive man
- 22: Will a bloated stomach on saquinavir/ritonavir improve?
- 22: Why would test results change so much in a short time?
- 22: How do I access treatment in the UK - I am from India?
- 22: Recently diagnosed with HIV-2
- 22: Can HIV cause a red face in the winter?
- 22: What is the difference between HIV-1 and HIV-2?
- 22: Should I re-test?
- 20: Is a test after 6 months conclusive?
- 20: Am I HIV-negative?
- 20: Is rapid finger prick test accurate?
- 19: How accurate is the DUO test 27 days after a possible exposure?
- 19: Can I have a baby if I have AIDS?
- 19: Can I do something to reduce the side effects of my combination?
- 19: What is the longest late detection of HIV-infection?
- 19: Chances of infecting partner if I have an undetectable viral load?
- 19: What are my Dad's chances of recovery?
- 18: Why do some answers on i-Base use different words for similar testing questions?
- 14: Is it true that HIV doesn't survive long outside the body?
- 14: I am worried by a recent news report
- 13: Can I take Atripla as a first line treatment?
- 13: If you are infected by a viral disease, does that mean your CD4 counts are always low?
- 13: What are the possibilities of transmission?
- 12: Should I take another test?
- 9: Do you feel ok again after seroconversion?
- 9: Do antibiotics interact with HIV meds?
- 9: How long after a potential exposure can I donate blood?
- 9: Anxious question after kissing an HIV-postive person...
- 9: How is HIV transmitted by breastfeeding?
- 9: What is seroconversion and what are the symptoms?
- 9: Repeated HIV testing...
- 6: Are enlarged lymph nodes painful, or related to HIV?
- 6: I had a cut on my finger. Am I at risk?
- 6: Which test is used to detect an infection within 6 months?
- 6: Can mouthwash or antibiotics affect HIV results from a mouth swab?
- 6: Is a test after 3 months conclusive?
- 6: Is a 'non-reactive' result different from 'not-detected'?
- January
- 29: What are the advantages to starting treatment if my CD4 is 324 and I have symptoms?
- 29: What is the best way to switch to Atripla?
- 19: Can some HIV treatments increase blood presure?
- 19: Will starting treatment within 9 months have an impact on my long-term health?
- 19: Does a simple blood test show your HIV status?
- 19: Can someone seroconvert after 5 months?
- 18: How important are seroconversion times?
- 17: Is this increase in blood glucose an indication of diabetes?
- 17: Is bilirubin of 46 mmol/L on atazanavir damaging my liver?
- 15: Can acne be a result of HIV?
- 15: Will cocaine stop my HIV medications working?
- 15: Can I enlarge lymph nodes by feeling them?
- 14: Can I get married if I am HIV-positive?
- 11: Do I need a Western blot test to confirm my HIV status?
- 11: Can diarrhoea be a symptom of HIV-infection?
- 11: What is the expected life span of somebody who is HIV-positive?
- 4: I have had 10 tests....
- 4: Are these mouth problems symptoms of HIV?
- 4: For how long the virus is able to infect?
- 4: Am I infected?
- 4: What tests do I need for HIV and HCV?
- 4: Can the cold sores cream affect my result?
- 3: Is the Ab/Ag test accurate after 4 months?
- 3: How long can seroconversion symptoms last?
- 2: Which test shall I take for HIV - antibody or PCR?
- 1: How big is the risk if the sex was in the bath tub?
- 1: Can I take an HIV test on the spot?
- 1: Is it risky to have unprotected sex with a partner with the same type of virus?
- December
