I have recently found out through a friend
that knew my sis-in-law in her using drugs
days that it is very possible that my
sis-in-law is hiv positive. There is a
child involved and I don't know what to
do. If she has it, she obviously hasn't
shared it with anyone. I know there's not
too much I can do. But having this info
now, I wonder if I should confront her or
just leave it alone. She has been sick
for a long time. She only has one kidney
and now is in the hospital with
gallbladder problems and faces possible
surgery. She has also had significant
weight gain and fluid retention in the
past few months. I know ive always heard
that people with hiv usually lose weight.
But i've also heard that at a certain
stage of it, a person can actually gain
weight. Can you please tell me if these
symptoms are in any way related? Thank
you so much for your time.
Concerned
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paulv
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Risk Factors High. Posted: 08-22-04 12:07pm
Long term sickness of any kind, can be an
indication of a depressed immune system
which could mean hiv/aids. If she has
full blown aids and the medical problems
you mentioned, she will need to be very
lucky to ever get out of the hospital.
Pray for her.
I hope she doesn't have hiv/aids.
How long ago was the time that she was an
intervenous substance abuser?
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