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Offline Writerbabe

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Intro
« on: April 05, 2008, 11:49:30 am »
I've been a member for just over a week so I thought it was time I introduced myself and explained why I'm here. I'm Mary I live in the Uk and two weeks ago my cousin told me he is poz he has known since early Jan 08. He had been worried about telling me I reasured him that I still think of him as one of my best mates and that would not change.
He seems to be handeling his diagnosis quite well, I looked on the net found this site and here I am
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Offline thunter34

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Re: Intro
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2008, 11:58:22 am »
Welcome, writerbabe.  Hope this site bring some good information and support for you.  Perhaps this place might offer some for your cousin as well?
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Intro
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2008, 03:45:12 pm »
hello,

It's great that your cousin has your support. A big part of dealing with being hiv positive, is the support we get from others !! Why don't you ask him to check out this site...


Take care--------Ray
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 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

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Offline xyahka

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Re: Intro
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2008, 05:18:37 am »
Hi, welcome to this forum, i hope you can find the answers you are looking for and hope we can also be the support system you need to help your cousin to stay well.

Welcome!

Juan Carlos
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13/03/07 1er diagnóstico /Peso: 79kg
19/04/07 CD4: 494 /CViral: ?? /Peso: 80kg
19/07/07 CD4: 659 /CViral: ?? /Peso: 79.5kg
06/03/08 CD4: 573 (después de meses muy deprimido) /CViral: ?? /Peso: 79kg
17/09/08 CD4: ?? /CViral: ?? /Peso: 84Kg
06/02/09 CD4: ?? /CViral: ?? /Peso: 85Kg /HCV: Neg /HBV: Neg.
07/03/09 CD4: ?? /CViral: ?? /Peso: 87Kg / Gym 3días/semana y Natación 2días/semana.
12/05/09 CD4: 470 /Cviral: ?? /Peso: 87Kg.
08/07/09 CD4: ? /CViral: ? /Peso: 77Kg.
09/12/09 CD4: 510 /CViral: ? /Peso: 78kg. No medicinas aún
10/01/10 CD4: ? /CViral: ? /Peso: 76Kg.
15/05/10 CD4: 320 /CViral: ? /Peso: 76Kg.
01/02/11 CD4: 291 /CViral: ? /Peso: 78kg.
05/05/11 CD4: 366 /CViral: ? /Peso: 78kg.
27/07/11 CD4: 255 /CViral: 138000 /Peso: 78kg.

Disfrutando y aceptando una nueva vida...

Offline Writerbabe

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Re: Intro
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2008, 11:57:33 am »
Thankyou all for the welcome :-). I have told my cous about this  site so im hoping he will check it out and find it as helpful as I have.
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Offline BT65

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Re: Intro
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2008, 04:57:01 pm »
Writer, welcome!  Like everyone else has said, I hope your cousin checks us out also. 
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Offline Teresa

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Re: Intro
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2008, 02:31:29 pm »
Hello and Welcome! Your cousin is lucky to have you! This is a great site with alot of great people that will give you and your cousin support, ease your fears, and answer any questions you guys might have.

Hugs
Teresa
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Offline Jeff G

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Re: Intro
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2008, 09:54:44 am »
  Welcome Writer. He is very lucky to have you're support . The fact that you went out of your way to find
  this forum makes it all the more special.     
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