Early HIV AIDS Symptoms And Treatment

If you have just got the reports confirming that the HIV blood tests is positive then firstly RELAX. It is not the end of your world. There are thousands of people living with HIV virus and with the latest medicines available; there is hope. There is no permanent cure for HIV (human immunodeficiency syndrome) but treatments are available that keep the virus under control. You can lead a normal life if you motivate yourself to live life to the fullest.

Talk to family and friends first. They are your pillars of support. If you are depressed try consulting a counselor or social worker. Secondly learn or educate yourself about the disease. There are a lot of sites on the internet that may come to your rescue. You local public health department can also help you in few topic regarding HIV. Try getting the accurate information. Keep a track of your immune system by consulting your doctor every fortnight. Last but not the least you should learn to deal and cope up in life with this disease. There are many people living with HIV AIDs and you can take inspiration from them.

You should be aware that the HIV virus multiples in your body and this affects your immune system. There are two blood tests called the viral load test and CD4 that keeps track of the HIV virus. The viral load test gives the measure of virus that is present in your blood stream and the CD4 cell test determines the strength of your immune system.

Remember that HIV is not contagious. The virus does not spread through casual contact and it cannot survive outside the bloodstream. Sharing utensils, hugging or shaking hands does not spread HIV. Educate your family and friends in this regard; it will help you and them to understand the disease. It is only spread through sexual contact, sharing of infected needles or from an infected mother to the child during pregnancy or breast milk.

Don’t think of HIV all the time as you will get frustrated. Take care of your overall health and get regular dental, diabetes, cholesterol and other checkups because your immune system is weak and you are susceptible to a variety of diseases. Try avoiding or quitting smoking and drinking as you may find it easier to live with HIV without these habits.

There are many drugs and medications that are available to slow the HIV virus from multiplying and your doctor is the best person to rely on. People also get an added benefit using traditional practices like herbs and acupuncture but there is no scientific theory to prove these practices.

There are numerous voluntary organizations that provide service and assistance to patients living with HIV AIDS. Check these services as they may provide you with vital information and you can meet people who are also infected with this deadly HIV virus.

Just remember that with progress in medicine and technology people live 10 years or more even after they have contracted the virus. Learn to live with the disease and don’t despair. Worries may only worsen the situation. Take care of your health and visit the doctor regularly. Find solace in God. Prayers may help in reducing your stress levels.

You are your own master so learn to live life to the fullest even with HIV.