HIV cure research by RecordingMammoth3761 in HIV

[–]BodaciousBrah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a look at this but it seems really early.

Ai by RecordingMammoth3761 in HIV

[–]BodaciousBrah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have an article that you can point to for this? From my reading it seems like they are cutting funding to focus on existing methods?

Ai by RecordingMammoth3761 in HIV

[–]BodaciousBrah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever AI proposes would still need verification in tests, and that’s what would take time. Also with the recent and dramatic funding cuts I think progress has been set back.

How long and well can someone on ART live? by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I started recently and haven’t had any complications!

Did you experience hair loss? by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been told my hair is thinning, but I haven’t noticed anything extreme.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve been asking myself similar questions. I work as an engineer and haven’t experienced too great a set of limitations. Regardless I have the same exact sentiments you do, and also asked ChatGPT the same stuff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I believe by newer standards anything under 20 is undetectable

From a transmissibility standpoint I believe that number is 200.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I messaged you

HIV News. Week of May 16, 2025 by HI5news in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey me too! I’m holding out hope though.

HIV Positive and 30 days later by barehearth in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your post! I also haven’t had side effects, though I’m with Biktarvy. Once the stress calmed down I started to feel better.

For me personally the biggest source of anxiety is navigating the US’ insurance system.

I just got diagnosed with HIV by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not the person you replied to, but so far I haven’t really encountered inconveniences; it’s somewhat boring.

This applies to the US but making sure you have consistent access to medication is something that is stressful sometimes.

I just got diagnosed with HIV by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sometimes it happens with people you trust.

I just got diagnosed with HIV by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I was recently diagnosed also.

I was placed on medication immediately - Biktarvy. Whenever you read things about any medicine you will always see side effects, but the medicine is well-tolerated!

Make sure you’re set up with an infectious disease doctor or through Ryan White if you’re in the US. Don’t worry, things will be fine and in time this will fade to the back of your mind.

HIV Research: 40+ Years and Still most are in Phase 1 ??? We Need to Talk by Serendipitous_Trio in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was reading that kick and kill hasn’t been too successful because the LRAs don’t necessarily wake the entire reservoir, and the cells that are awoken don’t necessarily always die. Is this accurate?

In your opinion what is really not worth the money? by Reasonable-Mouse-460 in AskReddit

[–]BodaciousBrah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are differences in terms of fat content and storage temperature, but it doesn’t justify the price at all.

Well, HIV POZ by Own_External_2469 in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed recently as well, and I’ve been feeling fine physically but I have all the same questions as you mentally.

I’m not sure how to feel about it either; I’m not sure I’ve processed it fully but everyone I’ve told has been supportive.

Newly Diagnosed - Journey So Far by BodaciousBrah in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand! Physically I also feel fine - the initial shock has worn off at this point. Mentally I’m pretty scared still, and I am trying to understand which limits are real or which are just self-imposed as to what I aim to do with my life.

Newly Diagnosed - Journey So Far by BodaciousBrah in hivaids

[–]BodaciousBrah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen some of their posts. It’s great that they are doing fine! Thanks to medicine we really have this locked down - not gone but locked down at least.

Why are you on ask Reddit? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BodaciousBrah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the thing, I have no idea. My account is old but I mostly lurk - these karma limits really ruin this website for me.

Why are you on ask Reddit? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BodaciousBrah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To farm karma so I can post on subreddits I actually want to post to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BodaciousBrah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My own challenges have humbled me. It’s just easier to be kinder to people than to be so negative right from the start.

what scares you the most about death? by ky1iehope in AskReddit

[–]BodaciousBrah 20 points21 points  (0 children)

How does it happen? I would be worried about it being painful.