Friday, November 28, 2008

are people with HIV aids worried about dying soon or suffering

are people with HIV aids worried about dying soon or suffering?
are anyone with HIV or aids should be extremely worried about suffering and dying soon? is it true that HIV takes over 10 years to turn into aids.. and takes another 5 years to die from aids without using medication... that is a pretty long time to live without medication? so should those people who have it be very very worried or not?
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Umm no. I have been HIV+ since 2003 and I'm healthy just like everyone else. I may have to take 2 meds a day but there's certainly no price on my health and life right? Why should we be worried? HIV is just a chronic disease like diabetes for example. People are living longer and longer (they have to look after themselves obviously). I know people that have lived with HIV for 20+ years and they are very healthy.
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Well I found out 3 years ago that I was HIV+ and if you are on the right med regimine you can bring hiv/aids under control and live a long and healthy life. There are however some bad side effects from some of the meds.Hiv does not take over 10 years to turn into aids, it becomes aids when your CD4 count is below 200 copies per ML. This can happen rather fast if you dont eat healthy, take your meds, and are around others that are sick say with like the flu etc.To learn all you want on the hiv/aids subject go to www.hivplus.mag they will be very happy to answer all your questions
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I am not worried about suffering, that part I could care less about. I am worried about dying too soon, but that has more to do with me not wanting to leave my baby boy without a mother. I actually found out I was HIV+ when I was pregnant back in March. After much searching as to where it came from, we have discovered that I got the virus from my birth mother. I just turned 24 and I am having no complications from the virus. I have actually been taken off of my meds and because I show a high resistance to the virus my Dr. thinks I can got 10 years without taking meds again. He also sees me living another 30 or 40 years with no problems. As for as how long a person will live, the virus effects people different ways. For me, After 24 years of no treatment my viral load was only 1500 per ml of blood. Which is great! As for my Tcells, we don't have any idea what they were like off of the meds (we will in about a month though). I also have a clean strand, so I have allot of available option of meds to use. Another bonus for me is (other than the HIV) I am a healthy person with no other medical problems, which furthers my chance for survival. I have a friend who has had the virus since she was born and she is now 49. I also knew people who really did only make is 15 years. It all varies from person to person.

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Can you get HIV/AIDS for sucking your partners nipples and drinking the milk from her breast

Can you get HIV/AIDS for sucking your partners nipples and drinking the milk from her breast?
I wanna know cuhz ive been goin out with my gf for a long time and we agreed to have safe sex but i just wanted to know if you can get HIV/AIDS by drinking or sucking there breast milk
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NO. Dont worry you wont
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bodily fluids so yes i think yu can?!
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YES YOU CAN. I wouldn't even have safe sex with her. You're gonna screw your life up man...Is it really worth it? I mean, come on dude... http://westtnliving.wordpress.com/2007/10/19/breast-milk-can-spread-aids-to-babies-you-can-help-by-sending-your-aids-free-breast-milk-to-africa/ Read that...You'll freak
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no, its not submitted orally, it has to get into ur blood streams....
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Yes. When HIV was first discovered in the early 1980s, many women contracted the disease through having a blood transfusion during childbirth. Sadly, they then unintentionally passed it on to their children by breastfeeding.
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yes check out HIV in wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV
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YES you can. Infants can be infected by their HIV positive mothers in this manner. If your girlfriend is indeed lactating (which she shouldn't be unless she's pregnant, had a child recently or is breastfeeding one still), then just don't do it. I've given 2 links about how HIV can be spread via breastmilk... google HIV and breastmilk for thousands more. Please-- have fun but be safe!
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Yes it is possible (if you have even the tiniest cut in your mouth)
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HIV Infection For Duration Of Breastfeeding http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/06/040618064447.htm
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u can if you drink the breast milk
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The answer to your question is: it is possible but unlikely. Yes, infants are at high risk if breast feeding from an HIV+ woman but it is different with older children and adults. In an infant, there is a brand new GI tract that easily gets inflamed as new substances (liquid, food) are introduced. This can increase the likelihood of the breast milk getting into the blood stream. Once HIV were to reach the stomach, the acid would easily kill it. In infants, the upper GI tract is not a fully closed system as infants require nutrients quickly. In an adult, or even older child, this is not the case. It is relatively difficult for an HIV infection to be acquired orally. The mouth is a pretty inhospitable place for HIV and the tough mucosal membrane makes it difficult to get in. It is possible, but unlikely. As well, there is often not a whole lot of HIV in breast milk (relative to the other fluids). You are taking a risk. And HIV is not the only thing that can be found in breast milk. If this is something you are into, then it is important that you research more about it and what you need to know to keep you safe.

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

What website should i go to look up about HIV/AIDS

What website should i go to look up about HIV/AIDS?
im doing a report on hiv/aids and i need to kno how its transfered and the symptoms where should i go to look it up?
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try national institute of health or CDC.gov................
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This is a good site with lots of information, just browse it, and you can find all kinds of things. http://www.thebody.com/index.html Lots of statistics http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/surveillance/basic.htm And easy to read info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiv http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS
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There are lots of good resources online for you. Check these out: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ (because it's the CDC) http://www.aidsinfonet.com/ (lots of fact sheets on all aspects of the disease) http://www.thebody.com (information on all aspects) http://www.kff.org/hivaids/timeline/hivtimeline.cfm(for a exceptional timeline of HIV/AIDS) http://www.avert.org/statindx.htm (world & individual state stats) http://www.aidssurvivalproject.org (because I work there <g>) I hope these help you in your research.

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

when some1 contracts HIV/AIDs how much different does the gov and insurance help them comared 2 being normal

when some1 contracts HIV/AIDs how much different does the gov and insurance help them comared 2 being normal?
im doing a presentation on HIV/AIDS for class and ive been looking online, but i want to find out how much different our peoples lives who have hiv/aids to those who dont have it. like in terms of health insurance, disability, government etc
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Good question. As far as the reasearch that I've had done thus far, health insurance coverage depends on many factors as far as whether the person has HIV or AIDS because I'm sure you researched that HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, though HIV can lay dormid in a person for up to 10 years with little or no signs/symptoms. There are all kinds of insurace out there ranging from Medicaid to Medicare to private health insurance. The person should speak to a healthcare worker to find out which is right for them and what they qualify for. As far as disibility is concerned, it is a permanent disability that can not be cured and therefore that is the reason why they have SSI (Supplemental Security Income), SSD (Social Security Disability), and I'm not too sure but I remember some one saying SSSB (Social Security Survivor's Benefits). Although It takes a while to prove the case and to what severity as far as if the person is AIDS symptomatic and or is disabled to a point where employment is not possible. As far as government is concerened, There are many agencies that do cater to and help HIV/AIDS infected persons ranging from food pantries to resource centres to housing agencies. There is also the Ryan White Foundation and you can very likely look that up online to see what all in entails and what services are provided by the government. I hope this helps for your project. you can email me if you need any more suggestions or help.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

is there any easy work at home freelance jobs available for people with hiv/aids

is there any easy work at home freelance jobs available for people with hiv/aids?
i am a hiv positive old man. i can do web browsing, compose and send emails, copypasting, and typing. i can work for more than 3 hrs a day. i need a job to meet my medical expenses. can anyone help?
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Well I don't know of any jobs. but for the past 2 weeks I have been getting money from different websites that work off referrals. Basically all I had to do was fill out about 3 promotional offers and have a way to receive payment (pay pal or check) So far I have made $400. This isn't gonna work if you are trying to get rich quick. Just set up an account here http://Giftcards.ZeroPricetags.com/?REF=80504 and then choose the way you want your referrals to work. I asked family members for the first few. Its not for everyone but it is certainly paying a few extra expenses I had to pay for!
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Well there's nothing wrong with it besides your working at you own home, try to look in some freelance forums well most of the time employers are posting jobs to freelance forums you might find a client out there
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Make a free blog at blogger about something you are good at or truly interested in, and than put adsense on it, bring people to your blog, each time your ads get clicked you'll earn money. I can assure that you will love working on it. If you want more info let me know.
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Despite your medical condition, there are numerous ways that you can make money online. Since it seems as if you have some really good virtual assistant skills, I would strongly consider that you apply for positions as a virtual assistant. The good thing about being a virtual assistant is that you could use your web browsing, wordprocessing and research skills to make money. Plus, if you get with the right company or client, you could set your own hours, rates and work when you are able. There are numerous people, all around the world, that are living productive lives with conditions like yours who hold similar positions. Although there are some companies that hire VAs directly, I suggest that you build your own business. My suggestion would be to check out bidding sites, like Elance, and build a strong profile, Include writing samples of emails, wordprocessing, etc. You can then apply for projects that specifically require someone with your skills and availability. When you bid, however, don't just place generic bids. Instead, be specific about what you can bring to a potential employer and only bid on projects with reputable buyers with proven track records of paying contractors. The good thing about Elance is that it you can view feedback of a buyer and figure out which buyers actually hire providers and which ones have a good or bad reputation before you bid. You can also view what other providers have said about this particular buyer and then use the information to your benefit. Remember that the more projects you bid on, the more likely you are to receive a gig. To date, I have completed over 700 projects for Elance and I am confident that you'll find some great jobs despite your medical condition. God Bless! Kristi Patrice Carter

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

How long will HIV/AIDS remain in the blood of a razor

How long will HIV/AIDS remain in the blood of a razor?
If someone with HIV/AIDS shaves, gets some blood on the razor and forgets to wash it off, how long does the HIV/AIDS remain in the blood?
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forever. chuck it.
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im not sure.. use it and lets see if you get aids or not. :) lol
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Pretty much minutes...
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until the blood dries. HIV is a weeny virus, and dies very quickly in open air. -me
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HIV is an incredibly fragile virus, so it dies almost immediately once it is outside the body. That being said, good hygiene dictates that personal items such as disposable razors should not be shared. For non-disposable razors, standard antiseptic procedures such as immersing the blade in alcohol should be followed regardless of the previous user's health.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Is there any test for hiv/aids which can give 100% accurate result

Is there any test for hiv/aids which can give 100% accurate result?
I have come to know that there is no real test for HIV/AIDS.Whatever tests are there they do not give us the real results.A hiv positive person can be declared negative due to window period ? What is the solution?
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There probably is a test which will give a 100% result. You might have to go to a specialist or something though.
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The solution is for the person to wait 3 months before getting tested. But advances in technology mean that window period is becoming increasingly irrelevant. People who feel they may have come into contact with the HIV virus are able to get tested 10 days after possible exposure, but such tests are not 100% accurate. In many people, the antibodies which HIV tests look for in the blood are present a month after exposure, testing at this time will give a result over 99.8% accurate. Then a patient is advised to get tested again at 3 months which will give a result over 99.9% accurate. Obviously no test is 100% accurate all of the time, but if you take a HIV test you should be pretty confident that the result you get is correct.
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When they do a blood test they count your T cells And thats how they can tell if your infected
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HIV tests are used to detect the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus in serum, saliva, or urine. Such tests may detect HIV antibodies, antigens, or RNA. If you are found to be positive (even a false positive) then they do the Western Blot test which is the gold standard of all HIV testing. The CDC even states it is best to continuing testing at 3 months, 6 months and even up to 1 year after a possible HIV interaction. Diligence is testing is the solution while the CDC and other labs continue to perfect testing abilities. The tests they had a few years ago don't even meet the standards of most testing done now adays. This was in 2005 - "...the use of repeatedly reactive enzyme immunoassay followed by confirmatory Western blot or immunofluorescent assay remains the standard method for diagnosing HIV-1 infection. A large study of HIV testing in 752 U.S. laboratories reported a sensitivity of 99.7% and specificity of 98.5% for enzyme immunoassay, and studies in U.S. blood donors reported specificities of 99.8% and greater than 99.99%. With confirmatory Western blot, the chance of a false-positive identification in a low-prevalence setting is about 1 in 250 000 (95% CI, 1 in 173 000 to 1 in 379 000)." Nothing in life is fail safe, nothing in life is 100% accurate expect for birth, death and taxes. By testing standards today, along with diligence and following the guidelines/window period through testing can we continue to see if patients are positive and negative. It is with any type of test out there; from condoms, birth control and other STD testing. Nothing is 100% accurate but you can rely on better testing now than you did years ago. Even the NAAT testing for Chlamydia and Gnorreahra is currently at 95% when three years ago it was between 60% - 80% accurate. "Other studies have confirmed the accuracy of current methods of HIV testing in the United States, reporting false-positive rates of 0.0004% to 0.0007% and false-negative rates of 0.003% in the general population." If you wanna be a denialist and put everyone in a tizzy because you think it's stupid to test, do it on denialist websites instead of being pesimisitc that nobody in life can give you 100% all the time. It's life, deal with it.
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the tongue/mouth swab test administered at most public health offices where they also sale 5 cent condoms

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Saturday, November 1, 2008

When do scientist believe they will make a breakthrough in curing HIV & AIDs

When do scientist believe they will make a breakthrough in curing HIV & AIDs?
Any cure yet or hope of curing or vaccination discovery on HIV/AIDS?
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I must say that no one can tell you the date we can cure HIV/AIDS
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I am sorry to say probably never because AIDS is god's way of punishing those who defiey him, and his law.

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