What if my HIV test is positive”?
“What if my HIV test is positive”?Answer: There are probably few things that strike fear in our hearts like a positive HIV test. Like any chronic disease diagnosis, testing positive for HIV is a life-changing event. But by taking the right steps after diagnosis, you can have a positive affect on your future health and well-being. HIV Positive – Day #1 Seeking early medical treatment and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are great ways to start once you test positive. Getting HIV medical care soon after diagnosis will help preserve the strength of your immune system, in turn delaying the progression of HIV to AIDS. Here are important steps you should take after testing positive to protect your health: • Find and schedule an appointment with an HIV specialist, even if you do not feel sick. While not everyone needs HIV medications right away, an HIV specialist will examine you, take blood tests to assess the strength of you
