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How to Happily Make it Through the Holidays with HIV
Josh Robbins

When you live with HIV you’re unable to check the physical symptoms that come with it at the door with your coats at the party. People living with HIV need real solutions – ones that talk about how to get out of the house and live their lives. Here are some tips I’ve learned that have made them much more managable and less anxiety ridden.

Get Support from Your Doctor  Communicate with your doctor about your symptoms. For example, one of the most common symptoms that tend to stop patients living with HIV from enjoying the holidays is diarrhea. It may be uncomfortable to discuss, but there are treatment options that may be right for you.

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