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congrats on everything, Ive been HIV+ just since march07 and Im doing really well so far. my numbers are: vl
What are the percentages for? And I'm sure I should know this and I just might, but right now, it escapes me.
Its amazing how far we are compared to the 1980's. My partner of ten years past away in 1993. back then he was on chemotherapy. He was a doctor and we knew nothing about the medication or treatment options. Today I work as an outreach Educator for Aids Support Group in Charlottesville VA, I tested positive 7 months ago, My cd4 count was 69 and my viral load was over 1 million. Today because of the medications available My viral load is almost unditectable and my cd4 count has gone up to 189. It's still low, but I had to jumpstart from and almost dead battery, forgive my description. I am thankful to all of you who survived the crisis in the 80,s and gave all of us hope for the future.
Great blog Peter, keep shining. I see you have discovered one of the two secrets of Life-- Dark chocolate, the other being butter on cooked vegetables. They make me feel good, and feeling good is one of the best ways to boost numbers. My numbers have flat lined around 250 for years, undetectable with no changes. My doc says not to worry so I don't. I believe there is too much emphasis on numbers--what metters most is how you feel--something I learned from my late physician Dan William, M.D., who we lost last spring. Cheers, Michael
It's definitely the chocolate. Glad you are doing so well, Peter.
Married with one kid aged 12 years. My husband tested positive in the May 2005. Have gone for tests severally and i have tested negative all through. Have really been there for my husband and encouraged him to live On! He has been on immune boosters but unfortunately by April this year his CD4 Fell to 26. He was put on ARV's immediately. It was really tough for him. He underwent alot of suffering due to side effects of the medication. He managed to come up and his health has really improved. In August he did the CD4 test and had improved to 150. He now wants us to have another kid and the doctor treating him advises that when the viral Load is low we can just have unprotected sex and he won't infect me. Please advice am so scared!
Peter Congrats! May the almighty give you more strength and hope the next time the CD4 will be over 1000. Keep it up!
Joe
I have recently been diagnosed with hiv and am waiting for my bloodwork to come back to my hiv doctor, actually have an appointment Nov. 5th. Anyone have any suggestions or tips to keep myself in perfect health?
October 28, 2008