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I'm 67. Diagnosed in 1985. My (ex) doctor gave me two years to live. (I found a new doctor!) I'm not flamboyant, I don't have a blog. Retired but still working because I didn't PLAN on living past 50 or so. Happily single, healthy (110 T cells, all bloodwork is normal). It'd kind of the norm in Palm Springs. I don't think I'm an anomaly. Lol.
Thank you for the article. I am gonna brag... I tested positive in 1986. Got an AIDS diagnosis in 1992. Got sick, got better, took a drug holiday, got better medications, went back to work, got sick, lost my job, my house, my healthcare, had to take a drug holiday, got sick, said screw it, drove the cat and me to California and qualified for ADAP, got better but got poorer, decided to hell with it, got on a plane to Cuenca Ecuador on Thanksgiving day 2019, got better and I am not done yet.
This is great. I was diagnosed in February of 1986 and it has been a real roller coaster ride. LTS deserve credit for their hard work.????????????????
These are all wonderful stories and I could not be happier for everyone of them. However, when are we going to start talking about long-term survivors like me who are not aging so well with HIV? That's the conversation we need to have. We need to have both.
Thank you for sharing your stories. 31 years here, 61, I have not lived alone for 31 years and now my partner wants to leave, is leaving. I was blindsided by this. Feel lost. Your stories are uplifting and helpful.
I have been positive since 1981. I am healthy and undetectable; however, long term use of HIV meds has left me with debilitating Peripheral Neuropathy in my feet. I have tried all the recommended medications and have been seen by many specialists, but I am continually told there is no treatment available. It is getting more difficult to walk. Is anyone out there suffering with this condition?
I’m thriving with hiv/aids forty years now healthy and undetectable. The people who you presented are younger than me. I’m now seventy two years young. Where’s my representation? Peacelovehope always
Michael
Diagnosed in 1995 and am now 76. Didn't tell anyone except my partner until 1995. Immediately found a gay Dr. who worked with HIV patients and started AZT. Did not allow myself to believe I would die from this. Worked very hard to secure my finances in case I would have to go on disability which happened in 1995 when my health took a dive. Health got better, partner died in 2004. Really miss him, but life is good and the emphasis on finances gives me a lot of freedom to enjoy it.
August 22, 2023 • Washinghton, DC