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- young-and-poz
- Sex: M
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- HIV 5 yrs
- Mental Symptoms: none
- Physical Symptoms: none
- Advanced Symptoms/Infections/Cancers: none
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- young-and-poz
- Male, 24 years, Minneapolis, MN
- I'm 24 years old. I'm gayer than Nathan Lane's clutch purse at the Tony Awards. I've been living ... See Profile…
HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS, is one of the largest pandemics in recorded history. According to the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS and the World Health Organization (WHO), there is an estimated 33 million people living with HIV. Imagine knowing what treatments work for people just like you — and having the ability to easily connect with those people. That’s what makes PatientsLikeMe different. By sharing your symptoms, treatments and more, you can gain insight into what affects your condition while helping others learn from your experiences. Together, we can achieve more. Begin making a difference today!
Who Will You Find?
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| 74% | Males |
What Are Patients Sharing?
Real-World Data
Top Treatments
| Efavirenz-Emtricitabine-Tenofovir (Atripla) | 385 patients |
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| Emtricitabine-Tenofovir (Truvada) | 300 patients |
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| Ritonavir (Norvir) | 223 patients |
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| Atazanavir (Reyataz) | 152 patients |
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| Raltegravir (Isentress) | 110 patients |
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Top Symptoms
| Fatigue | 889 patients |
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| Depression | 830 patients |
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| Anxiety | 789 patients |
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| Pain | 666 patients |
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| Diarrhea | 529 patients |
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Real-World Experiences
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Your Health Profile
By creating and sharing your health profile with the community, you can learn more about how your condition affects you and help others learn from your experience.
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