Reply #18: Hi Bertha [View All]

[MuseRider]

You might want to contact someone close to you who you can learn these things (what LV was talking about) for yourself. When my brother was diagnosed I was very lucky to have an infectious disease Doc to take care of him, he is also a friend so it was a good deal all around. I went to the local AIDS clinic and they supplied me with a ton, and I mean a ton, of information. It was odd that many of the nurses and other doctors did not know much about AIDS and HIV. Having been a critical care nurse it was easy for me to understand but it is a tough go trying to get started. I also hope his doc knows all of this but you simply can't count on that, even now. That may be one of the best things you can do for him being that your hugs are far away. I believe he feels them though, how could he not? I am so sorry, it is such a horrible thing to love someone ill. The good news, I am certain you are aware of this, is that so many live for so long now by being able to change their regimen. It is difficult but it does work many times. Take care, you are amazing. :hug: :hi: