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I am 52 years old and have been positive since 1986. At this time I am very healthy and take very seriously the medication prescibed to me. To me it is import to get rest, exercise, a healthy diet.
I am 44 and been HIV since 1987. Due to the Prescription STEROID I received early on for loss of appetite, I now have to have a HIP replacement on left. According my my surgeon the damage was caused by the steriods. and also was told alot of medicines have steroid in them I wish I had known of the risks. But I am very grateful to still be alive and well.
Diagnosed 13 years ago - now 59 - healthy. Just successfully finished one year HepC treatment - that was rough - but I expect another 20 trouble free years at least. I try not to think about it too much - just live day by day and enjoy!
61.Poz since 79.Both hips replaced, depression and brain surgery.Never stopped working.Credit meds, docs, me and luck. 12 yr monogamous partner died 12/02.What is "safe sex."Superinfection?Sero-sorting?Risks of unprotected oral sex?Need clear guidelines, gov't anti-homophobia campaign, support groups for gay men over 50, more intergenerational communication,retirement communities for gay people, more research on effects of HIV and meds on brain. And more activism by those of us still healthy.
Been poz since 1982 and now at 62 and over 12 years on Sustiva and Combivir. No side effects no colds, no bumps no depression, been always very busy, started a new career this year...am thankful for my great doctor and friend and the good lord that has always been on my side.
I tested positive in 1985, probably had been positive for five years at that time. Now, at age 50 and after more than 22 years with HIV, I find myself trying to offset the side effects of meds and long-term HIV. It hasn't always been easy. At the same time, I would be dead long ago without the meds. So, its a trade-off. Most things in life are.
This is a subject I struggle the most with. While I am only 26, I have been living with this since I was 19, and have been on treatment since I was 21. Hearing the stories of people on PI's long term, along with other meds, really leaves me wondering where I will be in my late 30's or even early 40's. What will my quality of life be? I have had this my entire adult life, as I was barely 19 when I was infected. I guess I'm hoping things change for the better soon.
scott daly
people over age 50 (i'm soon to be age 57) are also fearing financial security in their retirement years, which is creating its' own level of anxiety. many plwa's didn't expect to live this long and didn't plan for retirement, or have been using up their retirement savings to cover increased medical expenses.changing from private insurance to entitlements cause concern. this anxiety could be a contributing factor to the rise in numbers of those suffering from depression.
January 17, 2008 • schenectady