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Diseases and Conditions
HIV causes illness and problems for you by attacking your immune
system. When this happens, other diseases and conditions may occur because
of your weakened immune system or because of the long term affect of HIV on
your body. Some are Opportunistic Infections (also called AIDS defining
illnesses), some are toxicities or side effects related to anti-HIV drugs,
while others are diseases and conditions that may happen to people with or
without HIV.
Depression is a serious problem for many HIV+ women. In fact, studies show
that almost 60 percent of HIV+ women display clinical signs of depression and
up to 75 percent display at least some depressive symptoms.
This online blog is a program of The Well Project and a place for HIV+ women
to share stories and experiences. Read and share the stories of HIV+ women
ranging from 25 to 59 years old...from Southern California to South
Africa...discussing their strengths, their fears, their differences and their
similarities.
Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It is designed to support, not replace, personal medical care and should never be used as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis, or hands-on treatment. We recommend all medical decisions be made in consultation with your personal health care provider.