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Author Topic: ASYMPTOMATIC  (Read 5269 times)

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Offline angels4kelly

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ASYMPTOMATIC
« on: June 28, 2006, 12:56:48 pm »
Hi guys,
I just needed to be sure that I am still welcome here even though I am asymptomatic.
I have been pos for 16 years so I believe that I am welcome.
It's just that I read alot of your posts and you're discussing becoming sick with many different illnesses or discussing  negative side effects from your meds. I have never had an icky side effect from a medication, though I have been on many different ones.
Nobody here has EVER! made me feel unwelcome!! Quite the opposite! This place feels like another home and I have learned alot. I just feel sorta bad, not being able to help anyone a little more.

Love Y'all  ;D
Peace  8)
Kelly
POSITIVE SINCE-10/1990
CD4-610
CD4%-29.3
VL-UNDETECTABLE
VIREAD,VIRACEPT, EPZICOM

MOST RECENT...
10/9/2006
CD4's-714
CD4%-30%
VL-Undetectable
DIAGNOSES POSITIVE 10/90
SAME MEDS, VIREAD, VIRAMUNE, EPZICOM.

SHOOT FOR THE MOON! YOU MAY MISS,
BUT YOU'LL LAND IN THE STARS :)

Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.
 
Failure is not in falling down,
but the staying down

Offline cmhjeff

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Re: ASYMPTOMATIC
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2006, 01:35:22 pm »
Kelly, you are absolutely positively welcome here.  Just call this place your second home and all of us your extended family :)  To be welcomed doesn't require participation  When you can relate to a topic that is the perfect time to chime in.

Jeff

Offline angels4kelly

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Re: ASYMPTOMATIC
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2006, 01:43:39 pm »
Thank you, Jeff.  ;D
That was a very sweet response!!

Take it easy,
Kelly
POSITIVE SINCE-10/1990
CD4-610
CD4%-29.3
VL-UNDETECTABLE
VIREAD,VIRACEPT, EPZICOM

MOST RECENT...
10/9/2006
CD4's-714
CD4%-30%
VL-Undetectable
DIAGNOSES POSITIVE 10/90
SAME MEDS, VIREAD, VIRAMUNE, EPZICOM.

SHOOT FOR THE MOON! YOU MAY MISS,
BUT YOU'LL LAND IN THE STARS :)

Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.
 
Failure is not in falling down,
but the staying down

Offline Teresa

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Re: ASYMPTOMATIC
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2006, 02:03:51 pm »
I think everyone is welcomed here that has HIV in their life. Its good that you havent had any of the OIs that some people have. As a neg person all I can do is sympathize and pray that hubby doesnt get them. But I learn so much from everyone here so if hubby was to get an OI I know right where to come for support and advice.

I have read your posts and you have helped me feel better about things. We never know whose life we touch and who we help. You are just as important and valued as anyone here.

I am glad you are here as Im thankful for everyone here! You and everyone here have touched my heart in a way that even suprises me at times.

Hugs
Teresa
Hubby HIV+ 5/5/06
CD4:320
  %: 26.7
 VL: <20
Atripla (started it 8/24/06)

Offline krakerjm

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Re: ASYMPTOMATIC
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2006, 02:26:23 pm »
Of course ur welcome here...many of us have other problems other than meds or certain symptoms, good for you that you'rer ok.  Everyone living with HIV doesn't have physical issues, unfortunately the news media uses that to assure the uninfected populas that meds work and one can have a normal life: wrong! It only encourages recklessness and lack of testing.  Fatigue and PN are my only major problems never had any real side effects from meds.
GWM, 63, PN w/footdrop
"I swear there ain't no heaven, pray ther ain't no hell"

Offline AlanBama

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Re: ASYMPTOMATIC
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2006, 02:41:00 pm »
Kelly,

I'm glad you're here!   Just because you haven't been extremely ill doesn't mean you don't have positive things to say, and constructive criticism and advice for others.

Hugs,

Alan
"Remember my sentimental friend that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others." - The Wizard of Oz

Offline blondbeauty

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Re: ASYMPTOMATIC
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2006, 04:32:27 pm »
Welcome  ;D ! Where did you get that picture form? I love it!
The only member in these forums approved by WINBA: World International Nail and Beauty Association.
Epstein Barr +; CMV +; Toxoplasmosis +; HIV-1 +.
Counts when starting treatment:
V.L.:80.200 copies. CD4: 25%=503
Started Sustiva-Truvada 14/August/2006
Last V.L.count (Oct 2013): Undetectable
Last CD4 count (OCT 2013): 52%= 933

Offline angels4kelly

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Re: ASYMPTOMATIC
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2006, 05:00:56 pm »
Hi Blondebeauty,
My sister took that picture of me and my dog with her Nikon CoolPix digital camera.
Tia was "singing"
I'm glad you like it. ;D
I do too ;)
Peace,
 8)Kelly
POSITIVE SINCE-10/1990
CD4-610
CD4%-29.3
VL-UNDETECTABLE
VIREAD,VIRACEPT, EPZICOM

MOST RECENT...
10/9/2006
CD4's-714
CD4%-30%
VL-Undetectable
DIAGNOSES POSITIVE 10/90
SAME MEDS, VIREAD, VIRAMUNE, EPZICOM.

SHOOT FOR THE MOON! YOU MAY MISS,
BUT YOU'LL LAND IN THE STARS :)

Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.
 
Failure is not in falling down,
but the staying down

Offline bear60

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Re: ASYMPTOMATIC
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2006, 04:44:34 pm »
Honey.... its fine....we love you!   Hey, we all have some experience that can potentially HELP someone.  I am sure you will voice your opinion too!!!! Since there are many ...many .... topics about Living With HIV.
I am HIV poz but a slow or non progressor. However I have been through the death of one partner and my current partner is on disability for HIV/AIDS. So, you see,  we all share in this virus.
Poz Bear Type in Philadelphia

 


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