The good news about HAND
HAND is a HIV-related condition that around 40% of people living with HIV can develop.
HAND is a HIV-related condition that around 40% of people living with HIV can develop.
HAND, is HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder and can affect some people living with HIV.
In the search for a cure for HIV, three main approaches are being explored.
Dealing with being told you have HIV or hepatitis C (hep C) or both, takes time to work out what that means.
Recently, a guy messaged me with his concerns about a friend living with HIV having sex without condoms.
“Oh, you don’t need that.” This was the reply from my family GP when I asked for a HIV test for the first time. He was our family doctor.
I was battling the black dog of depression and anxiety and trying to make sense of my diagnosis.
My testing experience was not planned nor was my result expected. In 1988 I was unwell for a long period of time, I lost about three stone in weight, had night sweats and cold fevers.
After putting off testing for HIV, 'Nathan' shares his story when he found out he was HIV positive.
It was a bit of a surprise when she leaned across the table, held my hand and said “I’m sorry to tell you that you’ve tested HIV positive.”