HIV and growing old 

Too many young people are taking risks because they think that you can just pop some pills and be OK. This is important info.

I feel great sorrow for this man. I wish him the very best in the rest of his life.

In 1984 my first partner was the first AIDS case in Arizona. On my 21st birthday on December 1984 my western blot test came back positive. My doctor told me that I might have 1-2 years left. Telling a 21 year old man he only has 1-2 years left is a terrible thing to do. I am now 62. All of my friends died in the 1980’s. I was afraid to make new friends, as I believed they would die as well. But I am still here.

I relate in many ways. I was 19 when diagnosed and 35 now. Also just diagnosed with cancer. I wonder if I'll ever find a partner or if I'll just die alone. I battle severe depression.

The most important message today. Yes you can live but living with HIV it’s a tough life. Our youth act like AIDS is over.

I'm a Troll most of the time but I would never joke about this matter I'm happy for anyone who can prolong their lives

HIV is definitely horrible, but I am happy he has someone. 😐

I don’t have hiv or aids but I have been watching alot of RU-vid and people’s stories. My life has been full of bumps been a single mum of two kids with two dad. This kind of video has given me the courage to get strong and snap out of my situation. I am looking into joining any organizations that assist people with aids hiv and cancer. I have been sad reading about hiv aids in the last couple of days. I keep thinking this could have been me . I pray one day there will be a cure and soon❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

Stay strong, you got this my friend

Thank you for sharing. Wish anyone reading the comments and Hiv positive ,a very fulfilling life.For those without the virus ,please take care.

The man is a looker when he was young. It's unfortunate that others like him have to face uphill battle against HIV. Strong-willed men like him are commendable though, to battle the disease and depression, and not giving up. He's a fighter. Wish the best for him & his spouse.

I am glad medication has helped you survive all those years but i am so glad that you are telling people to live careful and responsible life so as not to get it or contaminate other people despite the fact that there are good treatment. So many people want to live, no matter what the consequences for others and it is about time we support being responsible in what we do and how it affects us and others. That goes for everyone and in all fields.

My very best wishes to Mark Erson and Scott Jordan. Good health and happiness.

If anyone in NYC needs someone to talk to or a friend, I am here! So much culture my city has and this is a big part of our history...so so so sad how many lives were lost, I speak to some older people and they'd tell me back in the day theyd have to pick which friend's funeral to attend really heartbreaking :( this was hard to watch. You never know what anyone is going through!

I've lived with HIV for 31 years, I was diagnosed in 1987. I've also has a hip replacement due to Avascular necrosis . We long term survivors in the UK are being targeted by a government policy of "streamlining" welfare, so that we are "accessed every 18 months or so.After surviving 31 years I live in fear of being forced into a minimum wage job (thats supposing I get one which is doubtful) and becoming very ill again as a result. There doesn't seem to be any journalist or public person with the balls to stand up for us.

Jerry Herman is the oldest person living with HIV at age 87. HIV treatment works.

To just say it loud about your condition,that is just courage on another level.acceptance is key. If your not infected your definitely affected.

far too many young people today are taking risks because they think that you can just pop ONE pill a day and be OK. This is very very important info.

Eversince watching Bohemian Rhapsody movie, and the story of Freddie Mercury as an aids patient, Ive been researching and becoming more aware of this disease. If in the past, I was just adamant and doesnt really care about the issue of HIV/AIDS because its not in my life or with anyone I know, but these days its different. My heart is full of compassion and empathy for the people who have this terrible illness.. Praying for everyone affected by this disease.

Thank you for sharing your story Cody! Its been very helpful. God Bless you man!

I can relate to this man's story so much. I was topless bartender in a men's bar when I was 24. Being top of your game in your 20's, having guys throw themselves at you, then get HIV, get older, and then you are invisible. Or even seen by other as ugly, which is in my case. Sad but true and that is just the reality.

You'll be fine my brother.Stay strong.

Keep it up sir..and god must always give you strength..I know u are strong and kind deep within you. May god bless u.

Medicine have come along since the first outbreak. even though it can repress the virus for a long time. the long term side effects of the medicine is something to worry about. i am glad Scott found true love to care for him Wish both the best

this is an interesting perspective

Taking 13 pills a day for the rest of your life is no joke. Imagine if there was another depression or a war then you might not be a way to get meds. Imagine having your life in the hands of an insurance company. Not to mention the side effects

I hope your Alive and well today -I send you Love and Well Wishes.

taking meds or not were still to die, no things live forever, just go on, make life wonderful and happier !!

Wish you a long life man :-)))

A Cure needs to be found already.

Heartbreaking video

Thank you for sharing...wow this should be shown to the under 30 years of age generation, especially

It's understandable he's been depressed but the fact that he made it this far and still looks good, has a significant other, why cry. It's been 30 yrs! Your still alive, your not deathly ill and someone cares about you!

Thanks for your video I'm a 56 year old black man and I've been diagnosed ever since 1982 on my 20th birthday and I just want to say I'm glad you're still alive I'm glad that you doing

I know a 31 year old friend that just got married to none HIV, there is hope. The key, DON'T feel unworthy! Pray to God. Make sure you have the rest of the package to offer. Stay in shape, be good, financial stable, be positive. Women arevlooking for someone to make em happy and I'm sure you have it in you. The girl he found was at church. Your a great guy, things happen. He actually had a few girls willing to take him. You just have to be optimistic and trust God.

Just don't be having sex with random people... Partying drugs sex.... What else can be the result of this type of lifestyle... Just no... A pill can never bring back you're health. Just no

How many of those are the actual HIV meds?

U have come a very long way my friend, you have my respect. Don't worry, God is there watching you. You will sail through this swiftly.

A gay Pastor..How cliche'

thank you for sharing just going for a walk is great

It is unbelievable that he is still alive.

I was diagnosed of hiv 2009 i was 24 or 25 and i am now 35. It happened that i developed hearing loss which doctors fail to trace the cause. And in a military it is difficult for me to do some duties bcz of my reclassification and duty resolutions. It pains me to see new recruits joins and pass me and get more opportunities such as studying abroad and able to do some work. I am posted as an entrance controller and a guard on daily basis. It is extremely hard.

Paster and he is Gay? Lord of mercy

God be with you

You have helped me

😀 i love these stories

this guy is awesome, theres alot of love in him and kindness i can tell :) if you see this man, hold in there you're doing an amazing job brother! as for the pills i'm no medical expert but there has to be some sort of natural treatment, atleast for some of these symptoms like high blood pressure. It would be great i'd imagine even just bumping a few of these pills down

HIV moved through the LGBTQA Community quickly. At that time, people were only living 1-3 years if that.....He's fortunate to be live today, but it's a virus that will catch up with you later in life, if not in the beginning. Your life style is critical to your long term health.

Why some people are so full of hate and bigotry towards gays especially when they put God in their statements? I really wonder why

The worst part is society will judge you.

Hang in there ...my prayers

What a lovely couple. Wishing them the best for the future

Thanks for sharing your story.....some of the symptoms you have are normal for aging without HIV...you must have an awful loneliness even with a husband

This is very interesting. Most be shown to those most at risk. It is not easy even if you live past 10 years!

He's one handsome lad when he was young!

Do they skip over the part in the bible that says homosexuality is an abomination?

Are the newer medications safer? Will someone having started with the newer medications have the same outcome???

Don't give up !

The person who is alive can live up to the years tell me sir

I have a friend who got hiv on his 28, 3 years ago. Will he have the same problems when older? I think there are some new drugs which are supposed to have less side effects but I don't know what will happen when he will be older..

Since AIDS has no cure,I humbly suggest an unorthodox remedy-the spirituality of Nichiren Buddhism,whose practice has been known to contribute to either cure or great improvement in some patients' conditions.Thanks.

I wonder if these people that were diagnosed early on and are still around are long term non-progressors

Is he still alive?

damnnn his young pic

I share your pain my friend , i too suffer from hiv & i'm 60 and i can identify with a lot of your pain but you are way more burden with it than me, in terms of the amount of pills you take & the progression of your health, so i can be grateful for my situation & feel for you as a person who struggles with his life, no matter what you did to aquire this dreaded disease, no one should ridicule you for this, you have suffered & paid your for your past. So i wish you gods grace & mercy in your daily life

He is adorable. I wish I could take care of him.

A busboy at Studio 54? I know he had the time of his life

What pills did he swallow, really 300 pills and expect to keep them down in his stomach without not long after vomiting some of those pills up. Would he have had some bone deterriation had he not contracted the HIV Virus or had treatment for that 'antiviral medications' in old age anyway in his life time? Would he had faulty bones as he got older anyway had he not contracted the HIV VIRUS? Anyhow, he is sick and there really is no cure for THE HIV Virus or not many people get access to real curative medicines, or bone marrow cures form HIV Cancer patients. It is said that one HIV PATIENT was cured after he received a bone marrow treatment because he had a cancer and required treatment for that. (Something to do with ' CCT cells ' found in some Causcasion people, has been reported/ holds the key to that one case cure.) Anyhow, Cancer treatment such as Cemoththreapy Medical Treatment for people with the HIV virus, its seems is not possible, as doesn't Cemothreapy treatment further reduces the Immune System and in HIV patients that infection/virus disease vigeriously attacks the Immune System. Taking Antiviral pills and Medicinesm for HIV is not a Cure for that Virus, THE MEDICINES only alliviate the symptoms of the HIV Virus however do not cure the Virus or get rid of that the HIV VIRUS. People whom spread that message are lieing, as they do to say that pregnant mothersmbabiesnarnt born with that, and that it is not spread orally or by having sex other than anally or vaginally. Why dont HIV patients, some of them have not only symptoms of Thrush in their mouths and Throats? When a person has flu, doesn't that affect the whole body, throat, mouth, nose, eyes, lungs, breathing , cause lagergthy meaning, tiredness in a persons body?

Feel so sad he got this Hiv😪

Keep the fire burning I tested positive when was 15 now am 31 am doing OK

It shall be well.....

Is that Morrissey in the thumbnail lol

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So sad

You are very lucky that you have somebody in your life

May God help yu🙏🏻Long time surviver of Hiv..will pray for you neva kill urself God loves you🙏🏻

My biggest problem is that I have a buffalo hump in the back of my neck and that hurts

Watching this in 2024. I hope he's doing ok

God bless you. You are brave and bless.

At least he’s still alive ,medicated way of life but he’s Alive & looks fine .We all get worse with age but at l wet this man is still alive when his friends from the 80’s are not

For some reason you really sound similar to David Draiman. The singer of the heavy metal band Disturbed

I didn't know Matthew Santoro is in this video!

Anyone knows if he's still alive?

Awe he have my favorite big dog

best in futur men I was able to escape AIDS I'm 63 but now diabetic is killing me slowly

This is sad. Can't he change his medication?

By god's grace I got a job , a women who will love me despite my dark side .I pray you guys will be ok as well friends !

Ugh I just want to have care free sec but of course STDs coming in here messing everything up

You're lucky to have a carrying spouse. My mom dad loved each other and I want a spouse, I've realized

I got tested again no hiv I don't sleep around!

300 pills and survived? I think Jesus is giving you time to notice him

Agghhh i just wish that freddie still alive

Promiscuity will cause a lot suffering that most people do not realize they go through. Everyone is different!!

Hugely outdated...its important to take in to account modern advances

I don’t know if this is old. But I heard it’s one combo pill now

This interview was so depressing....

A gay pastor ????

New drugs and treatment are coming...

I just found out I'm negative 😆

I wonder if he got fresh blood would he feel better? The way society is and not having a lot of money I would have just give up. HIV to me is already a death sentence