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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Anxious I may have been infected
« Last post by Aussie.guy.12245 on Yesterday at 12:45:22 am »
Hi Jim,

I just had a blood draw test and you are correct I tested non-reactive.

Thank you for your replies to me.

Aussie guy
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Living With HIV / Re: CD4 count
« Last post by kentfrat1783 on December 10, 2024, 07:52:40 pm »
My doctors never thought I’d reach 200, but then one test showed my number had jumped above it.

Each of us progresses differently, depending on where we start, how our bodies adapt, and any other factors or challenges we’re facing. And let’s not forget—stress can take a serious toll on the body.

Keep doing what you’re doing, ask your doctors questions, and stay positive. Good things will come with time and effort.

Look at me, for example—I started at just ‘2,’ and my numbers have climbed. Honestly, they didn’t have much room to go lower, but progress is progress!
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Blood on toilet
« Last post by Jim Allen on December 10, 2024, 08:49:45 am »
Asked and answered already.

HIV is fragile, once exposed outside of the body, the receptors needed to infect corroded and the cut you had wasn't a route.

Zero HIV risk, move on with your life!
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Blood on toilet
« Last post by Yooamb on December 10, 2024, 07:45:31 am »
Thankss. But blood to wound doesnt possess risk? I had fresh cut in my hand i am so scared.
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Blood on toilet
« Last post by leatherman on December 10, 2024, 05:55:29 am »
When HIV is outside the body, changes in the environment (like humidity, temperature and exposure to air) destroy HIV. You had NO risk for HIV. Actual risks for HIV are unprotected anal/vaginal sex or by sharing injection needles.

Have a good day,
Michael

Reducing Your HIV risks:
With no exceptions, use condoms correctly and consistently for anal or vaginal intercourse
Talk to a healthcare provider about PrEP as another layer of protection

Get tested yearly for HIV and other STIs.
If you don’t use condoms and/or PrEP, test more frequently

Some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other more easily acquired STIs. It is possible to show no signs or symptoms from an STI so testing is the only way to know.

Get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.

What’s the ONLY way to know if you’ve been infected by HIV or an STI?
Get tested.


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Do I Have HIV? / Blood on toilet
« Last post by Yooamb on December 10, 2024, 05:27:01 am »
I went into the airplane toilet and there were bloody wet tissues in the sink. I was disgusted and I unlocked the door from the inside to get back out. At that moment I noticed that it was covered in blood and there was a small wound on my hand that had just formed. Does this put me at risk? I am very stressed right now.
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Questions About Treatment & Side Effects / Re: Update on switch to Dovato from Biktarvy
« Last post by Jim Allen on December 10, 2024, 04:28:13 am »
Glad to hear things are going well and this treatment combination is working for you.
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Estoy infectado? / Re: Riesgo de vih por masturbación anal y líquido preseminal.
« Last post by Jim Allen on December 10, 2024, 03:55:43 am »
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Realmente estuve en riesgo?

Si, el sexo incluso con condón tiene riesgos, siempre existe algún riesgo de otras ITS (que no sean el VIH) que se pueden adquirir a través del contacto piel con piel donde el condón no cubre.

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A una semana tengo ardor e hinchazón en el ano, dolor de cabeza y ligero malestar en la garganta. Inicie la toma de byktarvy, una pastilla cada día durante 28 días.

Estos síntomas no tienen nada que ver con el VIH. Consulta a tu médico y recibe tratamiento. ¿Comenzaste la profilaxis postexposición (PEP) dentro de las 72 horas posteriores a la relación sexual?

De todos modos, creo que estás un poco paranoico y estás pensando demasiado en esto, pero desde que empezaste la PEP, prueba 6 semanas después de terminar la PEP para confirmar su estado de VIH, mientras tanto, viva su vida con normalidad.
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Estoy infectado? / Re: Riesgo de vih por masturbación anal y líquido preseminal.
« Last post by Chameleonboy on December 09, 2024, 06:02:56 pm »
Hola, necesito de su ayuda.

Hace una semana tuve contacto sexual casual con un desconocido cuyo estado serológico no conozco.

Yo fui pasivo y las 2 veces que me penetró hubo condon
El problema es que, al terminar la segunda vez, note que se había quitado condon, Al preguntarle me comento que lo.habia quitado hasta el final de la penetración. Cuando pase mi mano note una textura de semen al exterior del ano. Me asuste y me enjuague con agua y jabón.

A una semana tengo ardor e hinchazón en el ano, dolor de cabeza y ligero malestar en la garganta. Inicie la toma de byktarvy, una pastilla cada día durante 28 días.
Realmente estuve en riesgo?
Gracias.
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Questions About Treatment & Side Effects / Re: Update on switch to Dovato from Biktarvy
« Last post by Tonny2 on December 09, 2024, 04:37:30 am »



           ojo.          Hello Duckman, I’m glad to hear that everything goes well with your new two medication in one treatment, I Really envy you. I wish I can take you one bill a day but, it is what it is, After Thirty Years leven With eights/HIV and with a history of resistance, I shouldn’t be complaining about the amount of medication I take at least, there is still a combination of pills that I can take to suppress my faithful Companion since 1994, since my diagnosis because I had this MFSM since 1986. That is really love.


Keep up the good work and please keep us posted because the story helps others on this Forums … abrazos


Ps. for my typos. I think I need a new cell phone. Christmas is coming and I think I’ve been a good boy
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