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Can HIV positive live a normal life?

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Can HIV positive live a normal life?

A 20-year-old who began therapy in 2008 can now live up to 78 years, says a new study. LONDON: Young people with HIV may now have near-normal life expectancy because of the improvement in treatments, a new study in The Lancet journal suggests.

How does being HIV positive affect your life?

Living with HIV can increase the risk of stress, anxiety, and depression. Also, some opportunistic infections can affect the nervous system, resulting in changes in behavior and thinking. Anyone who has concerns about their mental or emotional health should let a healthcare professional know.

Can you have HIV for 30 years and not know?

Some people have HIV for years before they know they have it. According to HIV.gov, symptoms of HIV may not appear for a decade or longer. This doesn’t mean that cases of HIV without symptoms are less serious. Also, a person who doesn’t experience symptoms could still transmit HIV to others.

Do ARVs make you gain weight?

Weight gain is a common side effect of antiretroviral therapy (ART). On average, people put on about 4 pounds during the first 2 years of their treatment. Most of that gain happens in the first year.

What famous people are HIV positive?

Charlie Sheen. The biggest star of today who announced and made headlines as an HIV-positive person is no other than Charlie Sheen. He tops the list of famous people with HIV.

How to tell if you are HIV positive?

Decide which testing service you will use for your HIV test—an at-home test or a clinical testing center.

  • Purchase the at-home test if you choose this option.
  • Make an appointment at a local clinic if that’s your choice.
  • Arrive at the appointed time for your in-person appointment.
  • Wait for the results of your HIV test.

    • Are there any signs of being HIV positive?

    Here are some signs that you may be HIV-positive. Fever. One of the first signs of ARS can be a mild fever, up to about 102 degrees F. The fever, if it occurs at all, is often accompanied by other usually mild symptoms, such as fatigue, swollen lymph glands, and a sore throat.

    What does it mean to be HIV positive?

    The term ‘HIV positive’ means someone is infected with the virus, HIV. This means HIV has been found in that person’s blood. You can not tell if someone is HIV positive unless they have had a HIV test. For more information on HIV transmission and testing please se the i-Base factsheet 4 comments Lisa Thorley• 15 March 2017 Hi Karima,

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