tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90107640639236699072024-03-05T11:28:59.427-08:00HopiaHopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-90096074851750506412017-09-17T23:11:00.001-07:002019-02-03T12:44:44.547-08:00September 17, 2017<br />
<br />
It's been a long while since I last posted.<br />
<br />
Lots have happened since.<br />
<br />
I met new people who are into risky sex and I indulged in it myself.<br />
<br />
Tested positive for STDs like gonorrhea and chlamydia...YUCK!<br />
<br />
I keep telling myself that I should stop, but the sex was absolutely fantastic with CF.<br />
<br />
I don't have the will to say no.<br />
<br />
I hope to find the courage.<br />
<br />
Last CD4 was June 2017<br />
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My CD4 numbers are stable and I remain undetectable.Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-50305177551021439012015-04-13T00:03:00.002-07:002015-04-13T00:06:17.490-07:00April 4, 2015I went to get my labs drawn Saturday, April 4, 2015.<br />
<br />
It took a few days to get my results.<br />
<br />
CD4 429<br />
CD4% 24<br />
CD4/CD4 ratio 0.57<br />
<br />
Viral load undetectable<br />
<br />
<br />Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-88710973155721300982015-01-10T14:21:00.003-08:002015-01-17T10:46:59.073-08:00January 3, 2015Happy New Year!<br />
<br />
Since my last blood test, I've been taking multivitamins, Selenium, Vit B supplements with my Atripla every single day.<br />
<br />
I haven't changed anything else. I have not returned to the gym nor change my eating habits.<br />
<br />
I went to get my usual three month blood test done on 1/3/2015 and here are my results.<br />
<br />
CD4 522<br />
CD4% 24 <br />
CD4/CD8 ratio 0.68<br />
Viral Load undetectable<br />
Still, I wish to have better numbers. I should add exercise and better eating habits for next time.<br />
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<!--48-->Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-84903667575337113692014-09-08T17:35:00.001-07:002014-09-14T11:41:26.948-07:00September 6, 2014Saturday morning, I went to get my blood work done.<br />
I didn't expect to do rectal and oral swabs for GC and Chlamydia tests too,<br />
but what the hey.<br />
Of course, both will come back negative since I haven't had a hookup in months!<br />
<br />
I am hoping for better test results on my CD4 this time around.<br />
<br />
Last time, it was 474.<br />
The one previous was 541.<br />
I would be happy if it turns out to be over 500.<br />
<br />
The blood draw was uneventful.<br />
<br />
Hours later, the results are available on my health provider's web site.<br />
<br />
As expected, my STD tests all came back NEGATIVE.<br />
CBC, renal function tests, electrolytes are all normal.<br />
<br />
Liver function tests are still slightly elevated, but slightly lower than before<br />
<br />
Even my cholesterol level is lower<br />
Triglyceride level is significantly lower too.<br />
<br />
<b>Monday, September 8, 2014</b><br />
<br />
After work today, I checked my email.<br />
I got a blood test result ready for viewing.<br />
<br />
My CD4 is 369.<br />
CD4% remains at 21, same as last time.<br />
<br />
My CD4 is trending down. From 541 in February, to 474 in May to 369 in September.<br />
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Date Result %<br />
2/04/13 261<br />
4/11/13 281<br />
7/02/13 350<br />
9/10/13 371<br />
2/03/14 541 25<br />
5/27/14 474 21<br />
9/06/14 369 21 <br />
<br />
I haven't received my HIV RNA viral load test result yet.<br />
<br />
It has been undetectable since September 2013. I hope it continues to be undetectable.<br />
<br />
I am not thrilled. I was really hoping that my CD4 is higher this time around.<br />
<br />
<b>Tuesday, September 9, 2014</b><br />
<br />
My viral load remains undetectable. <br />
<br />
Awesome<br />
<br />
I plan on doing things differently to increase my cd4.<br />
<br />
I will take supplements and increase my protein intake.<br />
<br />
I need to decrease stress as much as possible, get plenty of rest too.<br />
<br />
Also, I need to exercise more.<br />
<br />
I hope it works!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-63006019229999183062014-05-29T23:54:00.001-07:002014-05-29T23:54:12.466-07:00May 29, 20145/27/14 <br />
I meant to go to the lab to get my blood tests done before work.<br />
Well...it didn't quite work out that way.<br />
<br />
I didn't get up early enough, so I decided to not have anything to eat the whole day.<br />
I went to work and by noon I was starving!<br />
<br />
I hadn't had anything to eat since 10pm the previous evening.<br />
I asked to leave work early, which was granted. <br />
<br />
It was already 1pm by the time I got to the hospital for my lab work.<br />
Surprisingly, there weren't many people waiting.<br />
I registered within a few minutes.<br />
<br />
The lab tech must have been new.<br />
He used a 25g butterfly to draw blood.<br />
Since there were several vials, it clotted on the last one.<br />
He needed to use my other arm to draw the last vial of blood.<br />
Sure, why not? Grrrr....<br />
<br />
The following day, 5/28/14, I got some of the blood tests back.<br />
CBC, lytes are all normal.<br />
<br />
No syphilis. No surprise there since I don't have sex anymore.<br />
<br />
My CD4 went down slightly.<br />
It was 541 the last time on 2/3/14.<br />
<br />
Now it is 474.<br />
CD4% went down from 25% to 21%.<br />
<br />
Cholesterol is high, triglycerides are very high. Yikes! <br />
<br />
Today, 5/29, I got my vial load result.<br />
<br />
Undetectable.<br />
<br />
Great!<br />
<br />
Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-7648109639376499392014-04-29T19:33:00.001-07:002014-04-29T19:33:29.464-07:00Gained a bit of weightI have gained quite a few pounds!<br />
<br />
I'm much more stout than I have ever been. I think I gained at least 20 pounds in the last year.<br />
<br />
I haven't been the same since my diagnosis.<br />
I definitely let myself go.<br />
I stopped going to the gym.<br />
Been eating lots of carbs, mostly for comfort.<br />
<br />
I've also lost interest in sex.<br />
I just lost my sex drive altogether.<br />
Part of it is the guilt I have of passing on the virus.<br />
<br />
I feel like a diseased pariah.<br />
And didn't think of myself as attractive to anyone anymore.<br />
<br />
I bought new pairs of pants since most of my pants no longer fit.<br />
I also bought larger shirts, T-shirts too.<br />
<br />
I need to get my act together.<br />
<br />
If I don't start taking better care of myself,<br />
I have a feeling that HIV may not be the thing that will kill me.<br />
<br />
I might die of a heart attack instead!<br />
<br />
<br />Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-17160887827693015452014-01-26T12:59:00.003-08:002014-02-26T00:24:12.595-08:00January 22, 2014I have a new health care provider.<br />
<br />
I met with a registered nurse who coordinates HIV care for this new health care provider.<br />
<br />
We did the obligatory health care assessment and interview.<br />
The usual questions were answered.<br />
<br />
I got my blood draw, chest x-ray done.<br />
Picked up my prescription.<br />
<br />
The following day, I got an email stating that I can access my lab results online.<br />
Cool.<br />
<br />
My CD4 is up!<br />
<br />
It is now 541.<br />
<br />
Viral load is pending. I was told it could take 7 days for the results to get done.<br />
<br />
I am happy.<br />
<br />
PS: viral load is undetectable. <br />
<br />
<br /><!--48--><!--48-->Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-677194243645670262013-12-25T18:40:00.001-08:002013-12-25T18:41:12.111-08:00September 10, 2013<br />
<br />
I went to see my doctor at her new office.<br />
I felt like such a dork looking for her building.<br />
It had a big sign that has nothing to do with her specialty <br />
So, I thought it wasn't her office.<br />
<br />
Also, the building didn't have the street number on it.<br />
Frustrating...<br />
I called her phone answering service but the guy who answered the phone was no help.<br />
<br />
<br />
I happened to see my doctor coming out of her car in front of the building.<br />
I told her, this must be your new office!<br />
<br />
It was an uneventful visit.<br />
Filled out some paperwork.<br />
Then she gave me requisition slips for my blood draw.<br />
<br />
I went to the lab for my blood work.<br />
I signed in and took a seat.<br />
<br />
I started playing "Candy Crush" on my phone to pass the time.<br />
I noticed that it was taking longer than usual for my name to get called<br />
I didn't mind since I was having a blast playing on my phone.<br />
I noticed that people who walked in after me where getting their labs drawn and leaving<br />
before me.<br />
<br />
So, I went up to the desk and sure enough, my name got passed over<br />
I complained.<br />
I got called next.<br />
<br />
Got the blood drawn and I went home.<br />
<br />
The following day, I got a voicemail from my doctor.<br />
That's strange.<br />
I just got the blood drawn the day before.<br />
<br />
I immediately thought, I may have to get the blood draw repeated.<br />
Must be some error or something.<br />
<br />
I called my doctor.<br />
She said she has my results.<br />
Wow. That was quick!<br />
<br />
My CD4 is now 371<br />
My viral load is 23<br />
<br />
<br />Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-7195466800855375922013-08-13T00:05:00.000-07:002013-08-13T00:05:42.669-07:00July 19, 2013My doctor called to give me my test results.<br />
<br />
My CD4 went up. It is now 350<br />
<br />
My viral load went down. It is now 130.<br />
<br />
My liver test, ALT is slightly elevated at 64. My doctor wasn't worried. <br />
<br />
So far, so good.<br />
<br />
No adverse symptoms and I don't feel sick at all. <br />
<br />
Knock on wood. Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-80866186545154289432013-07-04T11:02:00.000-07:002013-07-04T11:02:56.198-07:00July 2, 2013I got a call from my doctor that she is leaving her group and will establish her own practice.<br />
I have been seeing her since January and we are still in the early stages of getting to know each other.<br />
I like her, but I hope I won't have to switch providers. <br />
We shall see.<br />
<br />
I told her that I will be getting my blood work done.<br />
She had ordered for me to get my cd4 and vl blood draw for the 3 months after starting ARV.<br />
<br />
So, I went to the lab today.<br />
It was my day off and I had absolutely nothing planned.<br />
I needed to rest anyway.<br />
<br />
I had thought about going to the gym<br />
I ended up not going.<br />
<br />
I took a nap instead.<br />
<br />
At least I got my blood work done.<br />
<br />
<br />Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-15547488661110582522013-06-16T23:30:00.001-07:002013-06-16T23:30:08.322-07:00June 16, 2013 Father's DayI went home to my parents' house to celebrate Father's Day.<br />
It was nice to see my sisters, my brothers and their children.<br />
I played with my little nieces.<br />
I got to eat Ilocano food, which I haven't done in a very long time.<br />
<br />
It was nice to be home, surrounded by people I love.<br />
I was wishing I could them them about my status.<br />
But, I didn't have the courage to do so.<br />
I am afraid to make them unhappy.<br />
<br />
I am doing the best that I can.<br />
So far, I am healthy.<br />
My CD4 is in good shape. My viral load is low.<br />
<br />
There is no reason to make them worry.<br />
<br />
I do love them very much and I was happy to be around them today.<br />
<br />
I should visit more often, especially to eat my mom's Ilocano dishes.<br />
<br />
<br />Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-23925869328012277742013-06-14T18:31:00.001-07:002013-06-14T18:31:09.028-07:004/11/2013After work on April 11,2013, i drove over to the lab and got my blood drawn for viral load and cd4 levels. <br />
My doctor had included other lab work such as CBC and metabolic panel.<br />
<br />
So, several vials later, I went home.<br />
<br />
Today is June 13, 2013. I went to see my doctor to get the blood work results from April.<br />
<br />
This blood work is for one month of being on Atripla. <br />
<br />
My CD4 went up 20 points to 281.<br />
<br />
My viral load went down precipitously to 1710.<br />
<br />
I am very happy for these results.<br />
<br />
My doctor mentioned that my other blood work was fine.<br />
<br />
I am encouraged that my medication is working.<br />
<br />
I hope to keep it in that direction.<br />
<br />
I am experiencing some minor side effects, which are not the common side effects found in people who take this medication.<br />
<br />
I have the usual fatigue, which is common. But, I have been having numbness of my left pinky finger as well as mild tinnitus.<br />
<br />
I told my doctor that these are minor and I don't want to change my regimen.<br />
<br />
She agreed and we both decided to just keep an eye on these and other side effects.<br />
<br />
It they become worse, I do need to let her know.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, awesome news!<br />
<br />
I will need to go back to the lab the first week of July and then go back to my doctor the following week for my 3 month follow-up.<br />
<br />
I am hopeful that by my 3-month anniversary of taking Atripla that I will be undetectable in viral load and my CD4 will be higher than 281.<br />
<br />
Fingers crossed.Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-86691193116157565042013-06-02T12:23:00.001-07:002013-06-02T12:23:38.570-07:00Here's an article about aging people with HIV disease. An interesting read. <br />
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/02/nyregion/spared-death-aging-people-with-hiv-struggle-to-live.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&">http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/02/nyregion/spared-death-aging-people-with-hiv-struggle-to-live.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&</a>Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-21231044633314021542013-06-02T11:59:00.000-07:002013-06-02T12:05:47.276-07:00March 6, 2013<br />
I went to see my doctor on January 18, 2013 to get treatment for my tonsillitis.<br />
After talking to her about my trip to the Philippines in December and my concerns we both decided on certain lab tests and course of treatment. <br />
She did a battery of blood tests including HIV antibody test.<br />
She didn't want to give my HIV test result over the phone the following Friday, January 25th.<br />
She wanted to talk to me in person.<br />
I beat her to the punch by taking the test at the clinic.<br />
<br />
So, when I saw her and told me the result, I said I already know.<br />
It wasn't a long meeting.<br />
She didn't need to console me nor answer any questions since I didn't ask any.<br />
She recommended an infectious disease doctor I should see and gave me a phone number to call.<br />
<br />
I immediately went home and dialed the phone number she gave me.<br />
It was a wrong number.<br />
Fortunately, she wrote the name of the doctor and I had to search for the correct number online.<br />
I was able to reach to correct number and made an appointment.<br />
<br />
I saw my HIV specialist on February 4, 2013.<br />
She is a wonderful woman...very warm, caring, and has a welcoming smile.<br />
She immediately put me at ease and we discussed everything that went on in the past few months.<br />
She told me upfront that she is very methodical and she would need a lot of tests done to get all the information she needed.<br />
I agreed.<br />
She also told me that she would put me on ARV right away as soon as she is sure I am not allergic to abacavir.<br />
I also agreed.<br />
She asked me to go to a specific lab facility because she wanted to be sure it is done correctly.<br />
<br />
I left to go to the same lab I had visited before and not the one she asked me to go.<br />
At first I thought the lab my HIV doctor recommended is covered by my insurance, but I was mistaken.<br />
I had to go to the lab covered by my insurance for obvious reasons.<br />
I just hoped that they get it right.<br />
I knew that many vials of blood would be extracted from me.<br />
I had no idea that 13 vials would be the number.<br />
I went home and drank plenty of fluids and rested.<br />
<br />
I went back to see my HIV doctor on March 4, 2013.<br />
She got all the tests results back.<br />
I was relieved that the lab did not mess it up.<br />
My CD4 was 261 and viral load was 161,020.<br />
I was shocked at how low my CD4 was.<br />
She said that I was still experiencing the initial HIV infection.<br />
My body was busy making the virus and killing my CD4.<br />
The CD4 would eventually fight back and would bring the viral level down.<br />
Both would plateau and that would take many years of co-existence until my body succumbs to the disease and progress to AIDS.<br />
She even drew a graph of initial infection, plateau and AIDS showing both CD4 and viral loads.<br />
<br />
One of the tests done was HIV genotype which showed the susceptibility of my HIV to known ARV medications.<br />
She was happy to tell me that my HIV is not resistant to abacavir.<br />
I am therefore able to be put on a once a day regimen, which made me very happy.<br />
She gave me a prescription for Atripla, one pill, once a day.<br />
<br />
I went to Walgreen's right away.<br />
Unfortunately, the medication is not available and was told to come back the next day for pick up.<br />
I went the following day, and was told the same thing.<br />
Not available once again.<br />
On the third day, I called ahead and made sure that they have it before showing up.<br />
Thank goodness, they have it waiting for me to pick up.<br />
<br />
I went to pick up my medication after work.<br />
My co-pay is $200.<br />
I didn't expect it to be that high, but since there is no generic equivalent for this new medication, I didn't have a choice.<br />
I paid for it and went home.<br />
I started my ARV triple cocktail medication on March 6, 2013.
Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-89179676333086249242013-06-01T18:29:00.002-07:002013-06-01T18:39:16.667-07:00My HIV testI knew in the back of my mind that I will test positive.<br />
I recognized the symptoms.<br />
But, I was hopeful that I would still test negative.<br />
After all, I have tonsillitis.<br />
The symptoms are probably those of tonsillitis.<br />
I was hoping for the best.<br />
<br />
It was a beautiful day - Saturday, January 26, 2013.<br />
I waited in line with my bf for the clinic to open.<br />
There were several men lined up outside the clinic waiting for it to open.<br />
I think there were about a dozen guys ahead of me.<br />
I got there 15 minutes early.<br />
After I got in line, more men got behind me in line.<br />
<br />
The clinic opened and one by one we approached the desk.<br />
I surveyed the guys in line with me.<br />
Most are whites, one or two are Asians, one African-American, one Latino.<br />
I remember thinking how young most of them look.<br />
<br />
The line moved fairly quickly.<br />
It appeared that we were all in line to receive paperwork to fill out and instructions.<br />
Finally, it was my turn at the desk.<br />
I was given several papers to fill out.<br />
The questions were mostly demographic questions like gender, sexual orientation, sexual history,
what kind of tests I wanted done.<br />
I answered them and turned them in to another clerk.<br />
I was told to wait and my name would be called.<br />
I waited.<br />
One by one, we were called and escorted to the private rooms.<br />
<br />
There were several people in the back room who were there to draw blood.<br />
It didn't take long for it to be my turn.
I talked to a counselor who asked me certain questions to get the conversation going.<br />
I talked freely about what brought me in that day.<br />
The unsafe sex I had the previous month.<br />
The last time I had an HIV test done.<br />
The symptoms I have that made me concerned about my status.<br />
I was told about the tests that they were going to do and that the information is confidential.<br />
But, they need to report it to the department of public health if I tested positive.<br />
I signed some paperwork and then it was time for me to get my blood drawn.<br />
<br />
After the blood draw, I was told to come back at 2pm for my results, which was about three hours later.<br />
I was with my boyfriend at the time so we decided to have lunch and hang out at the park afterwards.<br />
When it came time to get my results, I told my bf to stay at the park and I would call him later.<br />
I went to the clinic on my own.<br />
<br />
There weren't many guys at the clinic.<br />
It didn't take long for them to call me for my turn.<br />
I was called by a very handsome, young, muscular man who took me to a private room.<br />
As soon as we both sat down, he said. "your test came back positive."<br />
I felt numb all over.<br />
I remember looking down and then nodded my head.<br />
I said, I expected it to be positive.<br />
He said a few other things but I don't remember paying much attention.<br />
He asked for me to wait for another counselor who would talk to me about other things.<br />
<br />
I was going through the motions of pretending to be interested and just nodded my head.<br />
Another counselor came in and we chatted.<br />
I don't remember much of what was discussed, but I do remember getting several paperwork.<br />
Some of them I signed, some of them I was told I could keep and if I was interested I could call some phone numbers.<br />
I think they were studies I could join, or counseling sessions I could participate in joining if I desired.<br />
<br />
After gathering all the paperwork, I left the room and texted my bf.<br />
I told him I tested positive and to come pick me up.<br />
He came by, he gave me a hug and we went home.<br />
<br />
I don't remember the rest of that day.<br />
It was a beautiful day - Saturday, January 26, 2013 Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-86137335022695048962013-05-27T22:27:00.000-07:002013-05-27T22:27:30.478-07:00Inspirational video. I hope a lot of my fellow gay Filipinos get to see it.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKLS9p3mIB-iTwdL_dURwhUtSm-qNabUCYNJsccPa9v6Qbgw7Is_5fZyv-pzwRHfcpx31D7CQxlrPtaUg7iZqc6GMEvxdCUEpxKQT6aQzFGG0JAZQo-Zsfx6azcNg2yTh_B7YoivOKO8/s1600/108421322.mp4" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKLS9p3mIB-iTwdL_dURwhUtSm-qNabUCYNJsccPa9v6Qbgw7Is_5fZyv-pzwRHfcpx31D7CQxlrPtaUg7iZqc6GMEvxdCUEpxKQT6aQzFGG0JAZQo-Zsfx6azcNg2yTh_B7YoivOKO8/s320/108421322.mp4" /></a>Hopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202986588917593457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010764063923669907.post-91183301637786297242013-05-27T13:12:00.000-07:002013-05-27T13:12:00.576-07:00January 26, 2013That's the date I was diagnosed as HIV positive.<br />
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I knew before that day that what I was experiencing was seroconversion symptoms for HIV. I have read about the symptoms and even talked to someone who related the same symptoms of his conversion to HIV positive status to me a little over a year ago.<br />
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It is good to know, and now, I can focus on keeping myself healthy and moving on.<br />
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My doctor recommended a specialist in HIV care and I immediately contacted her and made an appointment.<br />
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My HIV specialist is a wonderful doctor and made me feel so at ease.<br />
I found her to be very meticulous and wanted me to succeed in keeping myself healthy.<br />
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I went through a battery of blood tests and she finally got all the info she needed.<br />
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Fortunately, my HIV is not resistant to abacavir, so she was able to prescribe a once-a-day pill for me.<br />
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So far, so good. I have not had any adverse effects from the medication and I can easily comply with the once a day dosage.<br />
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I decided to also reach out to guys like me on a hook up site I used on my yearly trips to the Philippines.<br />
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I just wanted to know that there are people like me and going through the same situation so I won't feel so all alone.<br />
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I have received dozens of messages. Most, if not all, are very supportive.<br />
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I also found guys who have blogs here and I am able to follow their lives and their experiences.<br />
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I do appreciate all the advice I received so far. It is good to know that I am in very good company.<br />
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It makes me hopeful that I don't have to go through this experience by myself. Even though they are hundreds of miles away, in my heart, they are only a few keystrokes away.<br />
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