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From: Ken.Wilson@p34.f9.n125.z1.fidonet.org (Ken Wilson)
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Subject: Questions
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questions as a person living with ARC...so these aren't textbook answers, but 
what I have experienced or seen.

 TS> 1. I was told that AZT makes the patient emotionally
 TS> "grouchy/touchy". Is this true? If it is, does it affect all, most,
 TS> some, or just those with a tendency to be a grinch to begin with?

I was told the same thing.  In fact, I even went through it...tremendous 
emotional swings.  It started after I had been on AZT for about a month.  
After about 3 weeks, I realized what was going on and the fact that the swings 
were due to the AZT.  Within 48 hours of accepting this, my mood swings were 
gone.

 TS> 2. It is my understanding that some medical expenses will be covered
 TS> by V.A. Can anyone tell me just WHAT is covered and how this
 TS> covereage is determined?

If you are a veteran, you can get all of your treatment & medication at VA.

As far as the rest of your questions go, I'm sure they will open up an array 
of suggestions and/or comments.  I find one of the hardest things is when 
someone finds out that I have ARC, they immediately say "Oh, I'm sorry."  AIDS 
or ARC is nothing to be sorry about, in my opinion.  I feel it is an "IS", a 
fact, not an emotion.  I also have problems with people who treat me as if I'm 
going to lay over and die this afternoon...I plan on being around for quite 
some time to come, so please no sympathy.

You asked some valid questions about services available in AZ.  I suggest you 
pick up the phone and make a few calls.  You can start out with the national 
AIDS hotline or check information in your area to see what services are 
listed.  Check with the local health department to see if they have an agency.
 
But what ever you do, be this for yourself or for a friend, hang in there and 
remember to breathe.

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