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I am a researcher – how can I write simple English for my patients?

12 February 2020. Related: All topics, Research.

Is it possible to have an undetectable viral load and a low CD4 count?

5 February 2020. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load. 2 comments

When will my viral load become undetectable?

4 February 2020. Related: Adherence, All topics, CD4 and viral load. 4 comments

What foods help a persons CD4 count?

2 February 2020. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.

Why is Tribuss making me feel so drowsy?

2 February 2020. Related: All topics, Changing treatment, Side effects, Southern Africa.

I’m using ARVs, can I drink alcohol?

2 February 2020. Related: All topics, Newly diagnosed. 2 comments

My partner has just been diagnosed, do we need to use condoms?

29 January 2020. Related: All topics, HIV testing, HIV transmission, Sero different couples.

I feel dizzy when I take my meds, is this normal?

28 January 2020. Related: All topics, Side effects, Starting treatment.

My viral load is less than 50, is this OK?

27 January 2020. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load. 2 comments

I’m on treatment and pregnant, will my baby be OK?

26 January 2020. Related: All topics, Pregnancy. 2 comments

Where can I get more information about COVID-19 vaccines?

21 January 2020. Related: All topics, COVID-19.

Why can’t I breastfeed my baby?

21 January 2020. Related: All topics, Children, HIV transmission.

I’m having issues with my medication, what can I do?

19 January 2020. Related: All topics, Changing treatment.

My partner and I are both undetectable, can we reinfect each other?

19 January 2020. Related: All topics.

I’m negative, my husband is positive, can we have a baby?

19 January 2020. Related: All topics, HIV transmission.

Do you get side effects if you take medication in the morning?

15 January 2020. Related: All topics, Side effects. 2 comments

I’m moving to the UK, where can I access ARVs?

14 January 2020. Related: Access to treatment, All topics.

I’ve ran out of meds, can I use my old ones for a few days?