02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 17: Young and Positive

What is a HIV viral load blip?

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center So, you’ve been absolutely crushing your treatment plan and you’ve been undetectable for a while now. That’s awesome, we’re proud of you gurl! But then […]

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¿Qué es un pico en la carga viral del VIH?

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > Así que has estado siguiendo concienzudamente tu plan de tratamiento y ya llevas un tiempo como indetectable. […]

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9 cosas que NO debes decir a una persona que vive con VIH

Por Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, División de Enfermedades Infecciosas, y revisado medicamente por Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > ¿Cuáles son las cosas […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support

9 things NOT to say to someone living with HIV

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center What are the most hurtful, uninformed, and insensitive things people living with […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

8 HIV organizations we love

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Today, we’re spreading the love! We want to tell you about eight […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How the Positive Peers app helps you rock HIV management

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center If you’ve just been checkin’ out our blog or following us on […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 10: Side Effects & Complications, 11: Healthy Habits

How to use herbal and natural remedies for HIV med side effects

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Some people experience annoying side effects from their HIV medications. That’s natural, and most go away as your body adjusts to the meds. For others, […]

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Cómo usar remedios herbolarios y naturales para los efectos secundarios de los medicamentos antirretrovirales

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > Algunas personas experimentan efectos secundarios molestos de sus medicamentos antirretrovirales. Eso es normal y la mayoría desaparecen […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

Dealing with sex anxiety when you're living with HIV

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Anxiety can really mess up your sex life. One second everything’s hot […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How to overcome fears of being alone when you’re living with HIV

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center “Will I ever date again?” People often ask this when they first […]