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Originally posted by DeepFat:
I'm watching the Lakers-Orlando game. Magic Johnson is a commentator.

Magic has claimed to have had AIDS for many years. He seems healthy and plump.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love Magic. All good things to him. But what secret does he have to thrive with a disease that kills people every day?

DF


Deep,

I am a bit surprised by that question.

I have worked with AIDS patients on and off for 20 years. The treatments have progressed significantly over the years and most people who take care of themselves and follow the prescribed drug regimen lead relatively normal lives. In many cases people carry HIV without ever showing any signs of the illness it causes. No one yet knows why this occurs in some individuals and not others. Many of these individuals participate in studies to determine why they have never developed symptoms. I go to church with a young man who was diagnosed over 10 years ago and has never developed symptoms. I have read of others who have been symptom free for 25 years or longer. It is no longer the death sentence it once was. Link

I work with the AAC (AIDs Action Coalition) based in Huntsville and their local office. Currently there are over 70 known individuals living in Lauderdale Co. being actively treated for AIDS.
quote:
Originally posted by DeepFat:
I'm watching the Lakers-Orlando game. Magic Johnson is a commentator.

Magic has claimed to have had AIDS for many years. He seems healthy and plump.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love Magic. All good things to him. But what secret does he have to thrive with a disease that kills people every day?

DF


Just as when a person goes on trial, it doesn't hurt to be rich. Smiler
He does not have AIDS. He has HIV. he also keeps up a drug regimen and stay's in shape. As a result the virus load has always stayed low, sometimes in the undetectable range.

HIV has been manageable for quite some time for some people. The issue is finding the right drugs for the person as there's different strands, having a different drug if it mutates and making sure you are diligent in taking it without fail every day. The drugs can also become very expensive which makes it out of reach for some people. If it becomes AIDS however, there still isn't too much that can be done.
quote:
Originally posted by DeepFat:
I'm watching the Lakers-Orlando game. Magic Johnson is a commentator.

Magic has claimed to have had AIDS for many years. He seems healthy and plump.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love Magic. All good things to him. But what secret does he have to thrive with a disease that kills people every day?

DF


" But what secret does he have to thrive with a disease that kills people every day?"


GOD
Right back at you there buddy. You want to know what I'm tired of...people putting on the shroud of a Christian (just because they don't happen to be athiest, so they apparently think that automatically qualifies them to wear the moniker) and then standing up as if they have been ordained judge, jury and executioner by God. (BTW, Did you pray before you picked your forum name? I honestly doubt God would have given you the go ahead to pick something so disgusting.) I don't have a problem with a Christian defending their faith. But it is people like you that make it difficult for anyone who is trying to win souls through word AND deed to gain any ground. Why would anyone want what you have????? Why would anyone want to be like you??? Try taking your finger out of a person's face and look at their heart for once. This isn't the religion forum so I'm going to stop now.
Hahahahahaha....

Harry, you are a fine Christian, stripped of the hypocrisy of your refined fellows.

YOU have it right.

YOU know the Truth.

YOU will survive death, to the exclusion of the rest of us.

YOU have seen through the confusion of human imagination regarding religion.

YOU are especially enlightened.

Darn, it must be really good to be you. Doesn't suck to be Harry.


Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha........


DF
Oookay, I'm calling baloney. I don't know who's creations H A is, but I am reminded of another persona who frequented the Religion section a while back to play "God hates everyone but fundie loudmouths". If you are for real, I'm a tomato sandwich. I have to give it to you though. This one was much more subtle & easier to buy. Wink

I'm gonna need a shower now. Big Grin

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