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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Doubts abou vitamins and the HIV test.
« Last post by Arenasro on September 22, 2024, 06:08:26 pm »
Thanks for responding, does that mean I can continue taking my vitamins and get tested for HIV? Sorry, I didn't understand what you told me about the six weeks and 3 months.
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Doubts abou vitamins and the HIV test.
« Last post by Jim Allen on September 22, 2024, 04:43:44 pm »
Hiya,

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Or can it interfere with the HIV test result?
Short answer, no.

To confirm your HIV status test six weeks post-exposure with a blood-draw (lab) HIV antibody test and retesting at three months is generally not needed.

Here's what you need to know to reduce your HIV risks:
Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse correctly and consistently, with no exceptions. Consider talking to your healthcare provider about PrEP as an additional layer of protection against HIV and get vaccinated against HPV, Hepatitis A & B.

Keep in mind that some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other easier-acquired STIs. So please do get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.

Also, note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms; testing is the only way to know.

Kind regards

Jim

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Do I Have HIV? / Doubts abou vitamins and the HIV test.
« Last post by Arenasro on September 22, 2024, 04:37:58 pm »
Hello, I hope everyone is well, thanks for helping. I just have one question, I had sex without a condom with a woman six weeks ago and I want to get tested for HIV, (I take vitamins, B12, magnesium, zinc, among others), taking vitamins can delay the appearance of antibodies. . in the HIV test? Or can it interfere with the HIV test result?
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In Memoriam / Paul Cooney
« Last post by Jim Allen on September 22, 2024, 04:37:52 pm »
Paul Cooney, July 26, 1980 - Sept 15, 2024.

Still shocked and speechless. Paul, you were a good friend and peer and we had great laughs, I will miss you.

RIP.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/paul-cooney-wexford-new-ross-569225
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Forums Gatherings / Re: Thursday 19th Sept. Peer support call - Fitness
« Last post by Jim Allen on September 22, 2024, 04:25:11 pm »
Thanks again for all the effort and for presenting this, it is truly appreciated.
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Questions About Treatment & Side Effects / Re: Reduced-drug treatment (Biktarvy)
« Last post by Jim Allen on September 22, 2024, 04:21:22 pm »
Quote from: Bucklandbury on September 22, 2024, 11:38:00 am
When I say pill burden... it's not a burden like that. I am thinking of what occurs at the cellular level. ARVs are known to cause certain disregulation in the mitochondrial action, for example. Why expose yourself to that when it's not necessary? If three fewer pills per week can do the same as seven -- then why not?

The past is gone, and the future is not promised. I concentrate on the now with what I can do.

 :)

That clarifies a lot, to be honest, when you mentioned pill burden I had the same thoughts as Dave.

Mitochondrial damage, HIV itself does that and certain meds, treatments, exposures and also certain HIV meds can, although with the current daily HIV meds, despite concerns it's shown we can live a long and healthy life. I think the reasons for and against FOTO are clear and if you go with FOTO, please do keep us posted.

Personally, in the future, I could be hit by a bus tomorrow, fall down the stairs or develop an unrelated to HIV or treatment illness and die, in terms of HIV generally speaking I think the one pill a week or tailored daily dosages and non-superior long-lasting injectables are the next developments.

Take it easy, best, Jim.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7830696/
 
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Questions About Treatment & Side Effects / Re: Reduced-drug treatment (Biktarvy)
« Last post by Bucklandbury on September 22, 2024, 11:38:00 am »
When I say pill burden... it's not a burden like that. I am thinking of what occurs at the cellular level. ARVs are known to cause certain disregulation in the mitochondrial action, for example. Why expose yourself to that when it's not necessary? If three fewer pills per week can do the same as seven -- then why not?

The past is gone, and the future is not promised. I concentrate on the now with what I can do.
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Questions About Treatment & Side Effects / Re: Reduced-drug treatment (Biktarvy)
« Last post by daveR on September 22, 2024, 11:16:43 am »
I don't see where one pill a day is a burden, compared to years gone by. I know it is three drugs in one but my personnel thoughts are to play it safe and maintain the drug levels daily. Many people require multiple pills, my wife takes three individual pills for her blood pressure compared to my one pill daily for HIV. I will wait and see what the next generation of medication is like, I read that Gilead are now developing a single pill two drug regime that is taken once per week. I would be more inclined to wait on that completing phase 3 trials as it has been developed specifically to be taken in that manner. The current drugs were developed to be taken daily.

Just my two cents worth
Dave
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Forums Gatherings / Re: Thursday 19th Sept. Peer support call - Fitness
« Last post by kentfrat1783 on September 22, 2024, 09:08:31 am »


As promised, we would get you a copy of this Week's Presentation.  Please find attached a copy of the Benefits of Exercise Presentation.  If you have any questions please let me know and I’ll do my best to answer your questions. 

As a reminder, what is right for one person may not be right for you.  Find what works for you, that exercise routine that you are excited about doing, and make small changes for life long benefits. If you want to talk about some specific options for you, please reach out and we can talk.

Don’t forget about our Monthly Virtual Gathering We would love to see you there.
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I Just Tested Poz / Re: HIV + since December 12
« Last post by Jim Allen on September 22, 2024, 05:33:48 am »
Quote from: Hope4cure38 on September 21, 2024, 11:04:27 pm
I noticed it’s it’s getting hard for me to keep my body fat low, it’s there any reason for me to think I will never be able to be in shape and have a low body fat the same way I was before HIV?

No, you can live with HIV and be in shape, however, there might be some additional challenges.

Firstly untreated HIV burns a lot and now that's no longer the case as you started treatment, so those calories are now being stored, for some it's also a return to health weight gain. On top of that the meds can independently increase a bit of weight, others can be weight-suppressing or protective and of course, you will also continue to age.

However, there are things you can do like adjustments to lifestyle, workouts, and diet of course. Fitness including weight & fat was a topic at the last peer support call: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=78033.msg789837#msg789837


PROSPER-HIV trial - Weight gain, diet & exercise far from futile
https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=77556.msg

Starting HIV Treatment Is Associated With Weight Gain
https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=73276.msg

HIV May Lead to a Big Belly
https://www.poz.com/article/hiv-may-lead-big-belly

https://www.aidsmap.com/news/jul-2022/weight-gain-treatment-more-evidence-taf-plus-dolutegravir-leads-greater-gains
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