andrewcorbin20
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Andrew Corbin , Male (Charlottesville - VA/USA)
24 posts since December 2nd, 2007
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Andrew Corbin , Male (Charlottesville - VA/USA)
24 posts since December 2nd, 2007
I'm Andrew Corbin, and I am 20 years old. I currently live in Central Virginia, and I work as a Lab Technician at the University of Virginia Medical Center. I also do part time jobs here and there for a little extra money, and just something to do. I'm responsible: I li... Full Bio
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The HIV test is extremely accurate. The only time the test is ran twice, is when a result is positive, to rule out false positives. The only way you could've contracted HIV is if she was positive, not if you were wearing protection or not. Also, HIV shows up within the first 72 hours.
If you're taking that before you go to bed, then that could very well be what's making you "disoriented." When I used to take it, I would wake up feeling weird, and just plain old sucky. Then of course, like you said, once you shake it off, it's better. But, who wants to wake up like that everyday?!
Bipolar is the lack of Lithium in the blood. You body is natually supposed to produce Lithuim. For those of us who are BP means there is no Lithium being produced by the body. As I wrote in another thread. A base blood draw needs to be done. Then the patient is givin a small dose of lithium. If the result comes back (I think it is) .05 or less afte... more
Well, it sounds quite delusional. I guess depending on her other behaviors, moodwise, would determine if it's bipolar disorder or not. What's her other symptoms, have you noticed any other odd behaviors?
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1. When considering to move an elderly family member into a long-term facility, make sure the primary provider (person taking care of the patient consistently) is extremely comfortable with this taking place. This is all based on the condition of the patient, and the readiness of the primary provider.
2. The factors needing to be considered ... more
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on 12-12-2007
Just try to think of happy things. Like, the day when you graduate, and can get out of this mess on your own. Yep, I know it's hard. You are too young to be going through this junk. Life is life though, you have to deal with the hand your given. I'd say relax, and make the best out of it. Though I am sorry that you can't even get your basic needs, ... more
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