How to Get Alternative Treatment for HIV

HIV is a serious and complicated illness that has many adverse side effects and standard treatments do not always work. Currently there are no "cures" for HIV but researchers have found a few ways to help deal with the condition. Due to the seriousness of this illness it is highly recommended that you work with your medical professional in seeking alternative treatments.

• Consult your medical professional to determine other treatments that may be an option for you. This is extremely important so that your condition can be monitored and so none of the treatments have adverse interactions with one another. Every human is different biologically which means you may wish to seek alternative treatments to help cope with this unforgiving virus. Standard treatments can be invasive, while some alternative treatments are more comfortable and relaxing. Some patients have alleged that these alternative treatments have "cured" them because they work on reducing the symptoms and the virus. Even though there is no current "cure" there are many developments that you can try if you are not currently happy with your designated treatment.


• Seek information on current treatments such as herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, licensed dietitians and massage therapists.


• Research your desired method or methods of alternative treatment to ensure you know everything about it before actually starting new therapy. This will help you diagnose your problems if something should affect you negatively. Online forums are a good source of information from people who are fighting off the same condition.


• Obtain a recommendation from your medical professional or from a trusted source where to receive your desired method of treatment. Conduct research to find reviews about the practitioner before calling to schedule an appointment. This will allow you to know more about the success rate of the person as well as their background.


• Plan to travel. Sometimes "the best care" is not always the closest. Fighting for your life should be the number one concern; it is better to be broke and in debt than to not be alive at all.


• Create a journal on paper or on the computer to record your progress. This will be of use to track symptoms and your overall health state, mentally and physically. Keeping this record will also help to further treat you if the treatment is working or if it is making your condition worse. If there are any sudden changes good or bad notify your medical professional so they can advise to continue or discontinue the new treatment(s).