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Category: 10: Side Effects & Complications
When does HIV weight loss begin? The truth: it doesn’t.
A positive diagnosis comes with all sorts of uncertainty and anxiety. It's a private and personal matter. You might not want anyone in your business, and that's understandable! There's still a lot of misinformation […]
Does HIV Cause Hair Loss?
Does HIV cause hair loss? Hey, we don’t blame you for asking; those luscious locks deserve to be looked after! 🤩 But the truth is: for most people, what does cause hair loss is […]
Handling Headaches and Migraines with HIV
Is there a connection between living with HIV and having headaches or migraines? People living with HIV have reported having far more headaches after being diagnosed. We understand how debilitating headaches can be. They slow […]
Hormones and weight: Monitor but don’t stress, y'all
Weight loss and gain can tip up and down, including living with HIV. Hormones can play a role in either direction, but have no fear – it happens. Either way, we want to make sure […]
Living with HIV and without an appetite: what do I do?
In the past, many people living with HIV used to lose their appetite because the infection ruined their appetite. Now, some modern HIV meds can have a similar effect. For some people, certain HIV medications […]
Dealing with diarrhea: Don’t let the runs get you down
There’s nothing worse than when you’re just trying to get through your day, but your insides won’t cooperate. You know that queasy feeling when you have to run to the bathroom all day — that’s […]
Taking your meds every day
Taking your meds every day It can be hard to create a new habit — like taking your meds every day. Stick with it and use the Positive Peers app to give you daily reminders to […]
How to use herbal and natural remedies for HIV med side effects
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, it can take a little while of dealing with side […]
How to manage depression when you're living with HIV
If you have HIV, you probably have experienced depression at some point or another. In fact, depression is very common among HIV-positive people, so common we screen for it when you visit the clinic. The […]