Singer George Michael condition ‘bad’ after pneumonia hospitalization

[CactusCarlos]

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Singer George Michael condition ‘bad’ after pneumonia hospitalization
Posted by xchrom on Sun Nov-27-11 12:41 PM
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/11/26/singer-george-michael-condition-bad-after-pnumonia-hospitalization /

George Michael has already postponed or canceled most of the remainder of his ‘Symphonica’ tour after falling ill in Vienna. Now sources close to the situation are telling reporters in Europe the singer’s condition has worsened.

The Vienna Times has reported that the 48 year old ‘Faith’ singer is in intensive care and has been issued a special bed to maintain proper blood flow and take pressure of the singer’s fluid-filled lungs, after he was admitted to the the 13th floor of the Vienna AKH general hospital on Monday “as a result of heart problems believed to be caused by the shortage of oxygen caused by his pneumonia,” according to the Vienna Times.

However, Vienna Times claims Michels is also suffering heart problems have been dismissed by Michael’s team.

“George has woken up and he’s in good spirits,” a source close to the singer told the Daily Mail. “Doctors are very pleased with him, and he’s making progress.”

Yeah, yeah, whatever - of course this has nothing to do with him being gay.

Rumors are starting to swirl that he's dying and has HIV.
Posted by MADem on Sun Nov-27-11 01:54 PM
No shooting the messenger, please: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/256485/20111126/george-michael-pneumonia-hospitalization-prompts-hiv-speculation.htm

Now you've done it...

Not shooting the messenger but how do rumors spread?
Posted by William769 on Sun Nov-27-11 02:33 PM
And if he is, so what? 30 + million have died of AIDS related complications it's not news no matter who you are.

And to set the record straight, you don't die from HIV or AIDS what kills you are the complications that resulted from having AIDS (yes there is a distinction, if you want proof just look at a death certificate of someone who had AIDS).

I was diagnosed in 2005 with full blown Aids I also had Pneumocystis pneumonia, I was told I would not leave the hospital alive & I should get my affairs in order. Well it's now the end of 2011 and my affairs are still not in order & yes I have still AIDS & no I won't die from AIDS itself.

Dying of "complications of HIV/AIDS" is in no way any different from
Posted by kestrel91316 on Sun Nov-27-11 03:10 PM
"dying of HIV/AIDS".

The former is merely a convoluted, denialist way of saying the exact same medical thing.

And yes, I am a medical professional.

Toe the line or you're bad!

If you're a "medical professional" you need to check your bedside manner.
Posted by Sub Atomic on Sun Nov-27-11 03:22 PM
You're coming across as an asshole.

[Texacon]

Posted by Sub Atomic on Sun Nov-27-11 03:22 PM


If you're a "medical professional" you need to check your bedside manner.
You're coming across as an asshole.

Why?  For honesty??  Really?  Is it that bad at the DU that you must agree with someone that's wrong because you have to be so PC?

KC

[Celtic Rose]

48 is fairly young for serious pneumonia complications without a previous existing condition, so HIV/AIDS is possible, but I don't see that it really matters. 

[Toastedturningtidelegs]

It could just as well be from his severe cocaine addiction truth be told! George isn't just gay...he's also a raging drug addict and has been for years.

[Texacon]

48 is fairly young for serious pneumonia complications without a previous existing condition, so HIV/AIDS is possible, but I don't see that it really matters. 

It doesn't but saying that HIV/AIDS is bad is like telling a DUmmie the marijuana is addictive.

KC

[67 Rover]

Not shooting the messenger but how do rumors spread?
Posted by William769 on Sun Nov-27-11 02:33 PM
And if he is, so what? 30 + million have died of AIDS related complications it's not news no matter who you are.

And to set the record straight, you don't die from HIV or AIDS what kills you are the complications that resulted from having AIDS (yes there is a distinction, if you want proof just look at a death certificate of someone who had AIDS).

I was diagnosed in 2005 with full blown Aids I also had Pneumocystis pneumonia, I was told I would not leave the hospital alive & I should get my affairs in order. Well it's now the end of 2011 and my affairs are still not in order & yes I have still AIDS & no I won't die from AIDS itself.

Makes you wonder if it's still sexually active. Naaaa, I'm sure he lets it's partners know well ahead of time he has full blown aids and has also refrained from donating blood. 

[Wineslob]

Not shooting the messenger but how do rumors spread?
Posted by William769 on Sun Nov-27-11 02:33 PM
And if he is, so what? 30 + million have died of AIDS related complications it's not news no matter who you are.

And to set the record straight, you don't die from HIV or AIDS what kills you are the complications that resulted from having AIDS (yes there is a distinction, if you want proof just look at a death certificate of someone who had AIDS).

I was diagnosed in 2005 with full blown Aids I also had Pneumocystis pneumonia, I was told I would not leave the hospital alive & I should get my affairs in order. Well it's now the end of 2011 and my affairs are still not in order & yes I have still AIDS & no I won't die from AIDS itself.

I love this convoluted thought.     

Keep telling yourself that, butt muncher.

[jtyangel]

Not shooting the messenger but how do rumors spread?
Posted by William769 on Sun Nov-27-11 02:33 PM
And if he is, so what? 30 + million have died of AIDS related complications it's not news no matter who you are.

And to set the record straight, you don't die from HIV or AIDS what kills you are the complications that resulted from having AIDS (yes there is a distinction, if you want proof just look at a death certificate of someone who had AIDS).

I was diagnosed in 2005 with full blown Aids I also had Pneumocystis pneumonia, I was told I would not leave the hospital alive & I should get my affairs in order. Well it's now the end of 2011 and my affairs are still not in order & yes I have still AIDS & no I won't die from AIDS itself.

That's like saying you don't die from cancer but complications from cancer. The fact remains if you didn't have either one, you would not have had the complication. 

[jtyangel]

It could just as well be from his severe cocaine addiction truth be told! George isn't just gay...he's also a raging drug addict and has been for years.

Yep, he's got an awful lot of vices that could have put him in a position to contract a life-disabling/ending condition. Truly a very talented man with some very obviously big crosses to bare in life. Sucks when people can't get their crap in order before this point.

[GOBUCKS]

I was diagnosed in 2005 with full blown Aids

I've always thought "full blown" was an exquisitely accurate and appropriate adjective for the queer superclap.

[USA4ME]

MADem

Rumors are starting to swirl that he's dying and has HIV.

WHAM!

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[Tucker]

Rumors are starting to swirl that he's dying and has HIV.
Posted by MADem on Sun Nov-27-11 01:54 PM
No shooting the messenger, please: http://www.ibtimes.com/ar...ompts-hiv-speculation.htm

I digress.

[tanstaafl]

I've always thought "full blown" was an exquisitely accurate and appropriate adjective for the queer superclap.

More like "pushed" or "pushing" toward the edge. Depending whether he was the "Bull" or the "heifer".

[FlaGator]

And to set the record straight, you don't die from HIV or AIDS what kills you are the complications that resulted from having AIDS (yes there is a distinction, if you want proof just look at a death certificate of someone who had AIDS).

Let's paraphrase this a little bit... "You don't die from HIV or AIDS what kills you are complications from the anal sex which you contracted the HIV virus."

[dutch508]

Let's paraphrase this a little bit... "You don't die from HIV or AIDS what kills you are complications from the anal sex which you contracted the HIV virus."

Could be oral or sharing drug needles, or sharing multiple partners, or all the above.

[jukin]

Dirt poking has a way of killing you off earlier than you should be, which is OK with me.  What is NOT OK with me is the huge drain on medical and financial resources that the fagotty (not sure but I think you have to add that extra f with a y?) ass fagots have on the rest of us.  It the degenerates were not out there sucking up those resources many cancers would be cured or much farther along than they are now.

[Celtic Rose]

Dirt poking has a way of killing you off earlier than you should be, which is OK with me.  What is NOT OK with me is the huge drain on medical and financial resources that the fagotty (not sure but I think you have to add that extra f with a y?) ass fagots have on the rest of us.  It the degenerates were not out there sucking up those resources many cancers would be cured or much farther along than they are now.

One of the biggest shocks I've had recently was the realization of how HIV and AIDS have contributed to the increase in antibiotic resistant infections. Antibiotics are needed more frequently to treat bacterial infections for people with HIV, which increases the rate at which bacteria become resistant to.  Then, their bodies don't effectively kill whatever bacteria survive antibiotic treatment, leading to a need for more antibiotics. 

As harsh as it sounds, I bet that one day in the future we are going to see how badly we've screwed things up with our handling of the AIDS epidemic. 

[AprilRazz]

If you're a "medical professional" you need to check your bedside manner.
Posted by Sub Atomic on Sun Nov-27-11 03:22 PM
You're coming across as an asshole.

[IassaFTots]

WHAM!

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I saw what you did there.  Hi5.