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REFUSING MEDS???

by ManicPanic247, Jan 24, 2008 10:47AM
Okay...After been lied to for all of my life (im 19) my older sister just told me that my father died of Aids because he refused medicine. My first question is, if he got the virus, and never took medication, how long would he live, and if he was on medication would he still be alive today? My next question is.......why? I know nobody really knows, but if you know it will make you live longer why wouldnt you take medication?????
Member Comments (2)

by Teak, Jan 24, 2008 11:44AM
You've posted in the wrong forum.

by regularjoey, Jan 24, 2008 12:15PM
To: Manic
1.  Untreated HIV usually kills you in 5-10 years, but this can differ from person to person depending on the viral strain and host genetics.
2.  If he took his medication he most likely would be alive today.
3.  Many people don't believe the HIV/AIDS theory, they are called HIV denialists.  Sounds like your father was one of those people.
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