If it's gone to the AIDS stage, there really isn't one.
I was largely referring to things that may stave off the major symptoms, prolong productive life a bit longer, and/or make the person more comfortable going through the whole process...that's all you can really do.

I think the best thing you could do would be to educate yourself about the condition as much as you can if you're going to be around her, that way you won't have any unneccessarry preconceptions about the virus, the contagiousness of it to yourself and others, and what to expect.
This will not only allow for more comfort between yourselves, but show that you're willing to take the steps to help see 'em through it.
Of course, there's no preparing you for the final stages - that's going to be FUCKED no matter what...but yknow, she'll probably have a lot of people abandon her, or want to stay away out of ignorant fear - if your friendship really counts, don't be one of those, and I'm sure that in itself will mean heaps to her.

I would never abandon her. It's just overwhelming, this whole ordeal.

shes going to need your help..

I agree with Cheeba.

Anyway I know with the story this should be the least of my concern but....

How the hell did you get results from HIV testing in 40 minutes.
what was it written? ever share a needle? no. ever have unprotected sex with someone who may have had the HIV virus? no. congrats, gold star. LOL but seriously give me the name of this place, whenever I need any kind of blood test I am going there. I guess it's far away, but I'll still go if I ever think something is seriously wrong with me. I'll be back home before any doctor here would have even looked at my file.

It's Aid Atlanta. And its about a 60 hour drive for you hahaha. It's also done by technicians, and it's only for HIV, nothing else.

btw if you had unprotected sex with some AIDS infested prostitute and were infected within 90 days of the test you would have come back as negative anyway. So think long and hard, posh... has it been atleast 90 days since your last AIDS infested hooker?

Ever had a rapid strep test?

It's the same concept. Checks for the antibodies for fast results:

"Rapid Tests: A Clinical Option
Consumers do have the option of taking a rapid test, some of which test for both HIV-1 and HIV-2. These tests are run where the sample is collected, and produce results within 20 minutes.

Because HIV testing requires interpretation and confirmation, rapid antibody tests are only approved and available in a professional health care setting, such as doctors' offices, clinics and outreach testing sites.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are tests that look for HIV's genetic material directly, but these are not in widespread use. Tests using saliva or urine are also available, although not for "at-home" use.

If you are unsure whether a certain type of HIV test is FDA-approved, look for the test on the agency's list of at www.fda.gov/cber/products/testkits.htm. You can also contact CBER by phone at (800) 835-4709, or e-mail at [email protected]."

http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/...kit012908.html

http://www.fda.gov/cber/products/testkits.htm

Takes a week or two for the full report. If the rapid test is negative or positive, the final result usually is, too. Sometimes, you get two different results, but that's rare.

Can't verify the accuracy of these particular links, but there are thousands like them...

We are an impatient nation...So, that's the way we do things in America :p

:D haha..... @ MD

I would have the common sense to recognize if a hooker had aids haha. I may be stupid, but i'm not bloody stupid

I've never been to a professional