Bailey's Lab History (for me and you)

[DingoBoi]

Well, here's my lab history.  There are a couple missing, but this is a pretty complete record.   I'm posting this not only for others to view but so I have a comprehensive record of my labs.   I expect to get copies of all my labs in a few days to fully update the missing labs.

I think EVERYONE should ask for copies of ALL labs they get done and keep their OWN medical file.   I've been pretty good about it, but some labs have been lost or destroyed accidentally.

This is especially important if you move or relocate to other doctors, especially if you relationship with your own doctor has soured for whatever reason.

Always keep a record of your own labs.. most doctors will provide them free when they are taken but may charge afterwards... i guess it really depends on your doc... the most important thing is that if you have questions, people will want to know your exact numbers to give you good advice.

Frankly, I suggest that you either use the 'track your labs' feature on this website or create a thread like this to track them especially if there is a fire or hurricane or whatever and you lose your written copies.   I've listed all my available labs for the most pertinent numbers and any abnormalities and I'd recommend everyone do so as well in their own thread.   At least it will be a permanently accessible record of your stats.

date       cd4   cd4%    viral load        abnormal notes

3/15/04                                          Believed infected

7/5/04                                            Tested positive

8/10/04   n/a    n/a      >100000       genotype HIV subtype B - no resistance, mutations r211k, l10i, m36i, l63s, i64l

8/17/04  741    34         ?                 cd8 suppressor% 47% (12-42%), helper/sup ratio 0.72 (.86-5.0),                                                                       hepB coreAB reactive, hsv1 hsv2 reactive, cmv igg antibody positive, hdl                                                              cholesterol 39 (>or=40), rubella positive

12/7/04   591   29         ?                 cd4% 29 (30-61), cd8% 52 (12-42), helper/sup ratio 0.56 (0.86-5.0)

7/5/04                                            Started Meds - Sustiva Truvada

4/15/05    ?       ?          <50            alt 80(2-60), mch 33.2 (27-33)

6/17/05    794  39          68              hemoglob 17.5 (13.2-17.1), hematocrit 51.2 (38.5-50), mch 33.2 (27-33)

8/26/05  1624  42         <50             absolute cd8 1332 (180-1170

1/10/06  841    41         <50             glucose 125 (65-99)

4/10/06                                           Began Lexapro

6/13/06  1517  36         <50             absolute cd8 1527 (180-1170), absolute lympcyte 4173 (850-3900), alk                                                                phospas 130 (20-125)

6/30/06                                           Switched meds to Viramune/Truvada

9/5/06    816   45         <50              glucose 153 (65-99), AST 52 (3-50), ALT 87 (3-60), RPR non-reactive, MCH                                                         33.1 (27-33)

[allopathicholistic]

your percentage is thru the ROOF!!     the next stop on this train: "UNDETECTABLE CITY" !   

[Eldon]

Hello Bailey, it is Eldon.

Your numbers are looking fabulous! You VL is almost undetectable and this is a good thing. Also, I do appreciate the advice you have given as far as keeping a "virtual" record online in case something happens to your hard copies.



Have the BEST Day!

[anniebc]

Great numbers Bailey...and we get to travel on that train together..even better..

Hugs
Jan

[wellington]

Could I have a blood transfusion from you? K thanks

[Alain]

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[AlanBama]

Yay Bailey!   

[Teresa]

Congratulations on your numbers!

Hugs
Teresa

[Dan J.]

YOU GO BOI!!!!!

IT"S HAPPY DANCE TIME!!!
 

Dan