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Offline mesu

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A new start - Starting meds tonight
« on: May 26, 2008, 01:37:36 am »
Hi all

I have not been active in the forum for a long while. First of all i like to thank all of you here in the forum for giving me the support i need since i was first diagnosed last August. I changed from being scared, worried to having a positive attitude and learning to live with the virus in my body. I do not feel sad or depressed anymore. I live my normal life as usual. I feel healthy and I just had a great vacation in Cambodia. Life goes on.

Today i went to the clinic and the doctor decided it is time for me to start my meds. I was ready and prepared in general but didn't expect it will happen today, but i know i should be fine and should start now. I will be taking Truvada and Sustiva.  it will be a new start for me. I know i m doing something about the virus and it would be good for me.  Although it would take a while for me to get used to the side effects, i feel i am strong enough to deal with them now.

I like to give this little update of my situation and to the newly diagnosed, i hope the rough time will go soon. I had a tough time in the first 5months accepting HIV and dealing with it. With the help from all the good people in the forum and my support group, i got through the tough time. i feel very grateful.

So tonight at 11pm i will be actively fighting my virus in my sleep...i actually feel sort of excited about it! :)


mesu
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Sept3: cd4 162; 13.5% VL 24,000
Oct5: cd4 68 13.6%
Nov6: cd4 205  14.64%
Dec10,07: cd4 188  15.67%  VL: 9900
FEB15,08: cd4 242 18.62%
Mar10/08: cd4 219 15.64%  VL: 7300
May26,08: start Truvada and Sustiva
July 18,08: cd4 255, 18.50%, VL undetectable (<75)
Nov 4,08: cd4 380, 27.14%,
Feb 6,09: cd4 296, 22.7%,
May 26: cd4 351, 27%,
Aug 28: cd4 310, 28%,
Dec 2009: cd4 321, 35.67%,
March 2010: cd4 325, 32%,
June 2010: cd4 385, 29.5%,
Sept 2010: cd4 368, 30.75%,
Feb 2011: cd4 431, 43.1%,
Jun 2011: cd4 433, 30.93%,
Sept 2011: cd4 435,  36 %,
Jan 2012, cd4 467, 33.36%
May 2012: cd4 421, 38.21%,
Sept 2012: cd4 393, 30.23%,
VL: undetectable since July 08

Offline anniebc

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Re: A new start - Starting meds tonight
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2008, 01:54:29 am »
Hi Mesu

I'm glad to hear your have changed your attitude towards this virus, sometimes you have to keep reminding yourself that you are in control.

I have never been on Sustiva so I can't comment on any of the side effects, but remember everyone reacts different to the meds, and I've read posts here where many don't have any or very few problems with it, I'm sure you will do well.

Let us know how things go in the first few weeks..and keep up that positive attitude.

Hugs
Jan
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Offline komnaes

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Re: A new start - Starting meds tonight
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2008, 02:00:34 am »
You have my full supports Mesu dear.. let us know how it goes.

I will update you about me when I see you next.

Hugs, Shaun
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Jun 08 CD4=325(22%) Jul 08 CD4=301(18%)
Sep 08 CD4=257/VL=75,000 Oct 08 CD4=347(16%)
Dec 08 CD4=270(16%)
Jan 09 CD4=246(13%)/VL=10,000
Feb 09 CD4=233(15%)/VL=13,000
Started meds Sustiva/Epzicom
May 09 CD4=333(24%)/VL=650
Aug 09 CD4=346(24%)/VL=UD
Nov 09 CD4=437(26%)/VL=UD
Feb 10 CD4=471(31%)/VL=UD
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Jan 11 CD4=557 (30%)/VL=UD
April 11 CD4=569 (32%)/VL=UD
Switched to Epizcom, Reyataz and Norvir
(Interrupted for 2 months with only Epizcom & Reyataz)
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Offline Peter Staley

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Re: A new start - Starting meds tonight
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2008, 08:35:29 am »
Good luck, Mesu!  I'm really glad to hear the forums community has helped you since you found out you were positive.

Check out our lesson called Tips & Tricks on Taking Sustiva.

Peter Staley
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Offline hankgaguy

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Re: A new start - Starting meds tonight
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2008, 12:10:28 pm »
You'll do just fine. Take the drugs and stay informed. There are a lot of resources and people to help you in this new course in your life. It's been almost a year since I was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and immediately was on PCP prophylaxis and HAART (Kaletra/Truvada).

It takes some adjustment, yes. But there really is no alternative, is there? Hang in there and it will become routine, and, more importantly, less worrisome.

Good Luck!
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Offline mesu

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Re: A new start - Starting meds tonight
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2008, 10:36:41 am »
I have been feeling ok taking truvada+sustiva for 2 nights. the first night, i got 1 vivid dream after i was wakened up by a phone call at 10.45pm. the next morning when i woke up at 7.30am, i didnt experience any bad headache at all.  I m glad it is working well so far. I slept quite well the second night, couldnt remember a dream i had when i woke up.

so this is the third night, i am going to take the pills and stay up for a while to see how my body reacts to it when i m not sleeping.

thanks all for all your support!

mesu :)
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Jan/Feb 07 - infected :(
Sept3: cd4 162; 13.5% VL 24,000
Oct5: cd4 68 13.6%
Nov6: cd4 205  14.64%
Dec10,07: cd4 188  15.67%  VL: 9900
FEB15,08: cd4 242 18.62%
Mar10/08: cd4 219 15.64%  VL: 7300
May26,08: start Truvada and Sustiva
July 18,08: cd4 255, 18.50%, VL undetectable (<75)
Nov 4,08: cd4 380, 27.14%,
Feb 6,09: cd4 296, 22.7%,
May 26: cd4 351, 27%,
Aug 28: cd4 310, 28%,
Dec 2009: cd4 321, 35.67%,
March 2010: cd4 325, 32%,
June 2010: cd4 385, 29.5%,
Sept 2010: cd4 368, 30.75%,
Feb 2011: cd4 431, 43.1%,
Jun 2011: cd4 433, 30.93%,
Sept 2011: cd4 435,  36 %,
Jan 2012, cd4 467, 33.36%
May 2012: cd4 421, 38.21%,
Sept 2012: cd4 393, 30.23%,
VL: undetectable since July 08

Offline Dragonette

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Re: A new start - Starting meds tonight
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2008, 05:12:09 pm »
hey Mesu, good luck!!  :-*
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Offline sharkdiver

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Re: A new start - Starting meds tonight
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2008, 08:54:53 pm »
glad to hear you are handling it well.  a friend of mine started taking Atripla and he was disappointed that he didn't get any dreams. Unfotunately I started having weird dreams(and I don't take Sustiva) lol

Keep up the good work

hugs
Sharkie
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Offline Torey

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Re: A new start - Starting meds tonight
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2008, 10:15:09 pm »
*HUGS*  You seem to have a very brave outlook and it's inspiring to me in a huge way.  The best of luck to you and I have to say that I really admire your courage.  Blessings be to you.  :)
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Jan 08 - CD4 409 (28.5%)  VL-10,000
May 09 - CD4 297 (19.2%) VL-92,000
October 09 - CD4 244 (15.2%) VL-116,000
December 09 - CD4 239 (13.5%) VL-142,000
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Offline mesu

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Re: A new start - Starting meds tonight
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2008, 11:52:49 am »
Ok, i tried to stay up last night after taking the meds...after 1 hour, i felt it was kicking in...and then i felt like a bit dizzy like having 4 glasses of cocktails...and as i m typing the message, it is kicking in again... i m trying to learn how to fight it, so that I can still go out at night with my friends.

Torey, everyone in this forum is here for each other. Your support means a lot to me too..I m flattered that I could inspire you.

Sharkdiver, like your friend, i was expecting some weird dreams, so far i have not got any :)

Dragonnette, how are you, sister? i miss you...hope all is well.

it is almost midnight here..so it is time for me to go to bed.
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Jan/Feb 07 - infected :(
Sept3: cd4 162; 13.5% VL 24,000
Oct5: cd4 68 13.6%
Nov6: cd4 205  14.64%
Dec10,07: cd4 188  15.67%  VL: 9900
FEB15,08: cd4 242 18.62%
Mar10/08: cd4 219 15.64%  VL: 7300
May26,08: start Truvada and Sustiva
July 18,08: cd4 255, 18.50%, VL undetectable (<75)
Nov 4,08: cd4 380, 27.14%,
Feb 6,09: cd4 296, 22.7%,
May 26: cd4 351, 27%,
Aug 28: cd4 310, 28%,
Dec 2009: cd4 321, 35.67%,
March 2010: cd4 325, 32%,
June 2010: cd4 385, 29.5%,
Sept 2010: cd4 368, 30.75%,
Feb 2011: cd4 431, 43.1%,
Jun 2011: cd4 433, 30.93%,
Sept 2011: cd4 435,  36 %,
Jan 2012, cd4 467, 33.36%
May 2012: cd4 421, 38.21%,
Sept 2012: cd4 393, 30.23%,
VL: undetectable since July 08
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