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I’m 53yo in 2019. I was diagnosed hiv+ in 1997 - one year after “protease inhibitors” was discovered. I was put on Crixivan 3x a day along with Azt/3tc (combivir) twice a day AND acyclovir twice a day in 1997 (total of 14 pills a day). Now, in 2019, I’m on 1 ONE pill a day (Triumeq). All of my friends/lovers/acquaintances/ are dead. My grandparents and parents are either dead or on life support. I’m alone...healthy...but alone. Very scared about what will happen in 2030/2040+.
Dang! I missed it. They should have told us last month. LoL. I would have tried to get presents out of it!!! (It never works though...haha)
I have been positive since 1979 I remember when I was just waiting to die.
I've been poz since 1980 or at least based on what we now know about the initial infection symptoms. My body stayed strong and in 10 years I never got ill, then in 1990 all kinds of things started happening. I won't go into the whole laundry list but some of it was very painful. What was more painful was seeing so many people I knew and loved die. I didn't actually get an official diagnosis until 1990. I survived AIDS and now I have been at zero viral load. A positive attitude is essential.
I’ve been Poz since 1984. It’s been a long journey thats for sure. I’m disabled now and get around via a power chair. I’ve had a heart attack and a triple bypass. I’ve broken every toe from sudden falIs. I can’t travel because I require special equipment to use the toilet. I’ve mourned so many losses on so many levels. It’s not been an easy road to go down. HOWEVER, I try to stay positive and not dwell on it. I’m a fighter!
Diagnosed April 28, 1983, and still here
Wow long term survivor day ! I really need to be in the loop. But this whole taking pills mine are not that many due to the newr medications. Am grateful for that . 30 in a half years and still here through the wonderful team of doctors, psychiatrist , My Mother & a great support group... And wonderful man that doesn't judge me . Because I was in a deep dark hole from 2000 til 2014 . God had a plan when I wanted to die. I got diagnosed in 1988 of September. I was 18 .Now am 49 and living thx u..
Tamaraone1
I been HIV since 1985
December 25, 2019 • Baltimore