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Offline Mike2008

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Another problem
« on: June 13, 2007, 01:05:32 pm »
Along with testing positive my Dr also told me I had low blood platlet count.  Apparently 140 to 400 is the normal range  and mine were 31.  Two weeks later they were 31.  I saw a Hematology specialist, and thought that the virus was the cause and that they would rebound as my body adapted, but he really didn't say anything specific.  This last time they tested again and it was 79.

Hopefully I will never have to sit in that waiting room ever again.  Apperently a lot of the people he sees are being treated for cancer.

Has anyone had this? Or any other knowledge?

Thanks - Mike
4-27-07  cd4 490  vl 1857
6-28-07  cd4 418  vl 993
started Atripla 9-17-07
10-9-07  cd4 502  vl,<75
1-15-08   cd4 473 vl< 75
blood platlets 31-26-79-20 -0-63-109

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Re: Another problem
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2007, 01:21:07 pm »
Mike,

That probably means you have an iron deficiency (anemia).  It can also mean that you might have some other condition.  Always check with your doctor.
Have you found a good doctor Mike?  It is important that you have a good relationship with your doctor, your life will depend on it.

Rich
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Re: Another problem
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2007, 01:28:53 pm »
Actually that is another thing.  I really don't like my Dr.  She was okay when I never had to see her, but now I am thinking of changing.  My best friend is an RN who used to work in the same department as my Dr. and he never liked her either.  He did say she was very smart though, his Dr is a Gay Male and I think I would be much more comfortable with him.  I think I will call my HIV coordinator and ask him about changing.

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6-28-07  cd4 418  vl 993
started Atripla 9-17-07
10-9-07  cd4 502  vl,<75
1-15-08   cd4 473 vl< 75
blood platlets 31-26-79-20 -0-63-109

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Re: Another problem
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2007, 01:45:02 pm »
I prefer my doctors to be gay.  Just a personal preference.  I also like to have a internal medicine or general practitioner instead of a ID only doctor.  I feel that sometimes, specialist are so involved in what they do, that they might miss something if it is not in their area.
I love my doctor and his staff.  He has been around a long time and saw the worst of the epidemic back in the 80's.  He is in the Castro, which is always nice. ( i like to take the day off for the doctor's visit and just hang out after my appointment).

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Re: Another problem
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2007, 03:22:46 pm »
Actually that is another thing.  I really don't like my Dr.  She was okay when I never had to see her, but now I am thinking of changing.  My best friend is an RN who used to work in the same department as my Dr. and he never liked her either.  He did say she was very smart though, his Dr is a Gay Male and I think I would be much more comfortable with him.  I think I will call my HIV coordinator and ask him about changing.

By all means, get a new doctor!! You need to have one you like and you feel confident with.

Milkler.
mid-dec: stupid ass
mid-jan: seroconversion
mid-feb: poz
mar 07: cd4 432 (35%) vl 54000
may 07: cd4 399 (28%) vl 27760
jul 07: cd4 403 (26%) vl 99241
oct 07: cd4 353 (24%) vl 29993
jan 08: cd4 332 (26%) vl 33308
mar 08: cd4 392 (23%) vl 75548
jun 08: cd4 325 (27%) vl 45880
oct 08: cd4 197 (20%) vl 154000 <== aids diagnosis
nov 2 08 start Atripla
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Offline Mike2008

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Re: Another problem
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2007, 04:12:29 pm »
Well there I did it.  I left a voicemiail with my HIV coordinator about switching Dr's.  Does anybody else have Kaiser HMO as a medical provider?  Any tips or recommendaions?

BTW Milker love your pic, how can I change mine?
4-27-07  cd4 490  vl 1857
6-28-07  cd4 418  vl 993
started Atripla 9-17-07
10-9-07  cd4 502  vl,<75
1-15-08   cd4 473 vl< 75
blood platlets 31-26-79-20 -0-63-109

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Re: Another problem
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2007, 09:59:24 pm »
I'm with Kaiser. Just call the 800 number and say that you want to get a new PCP, be open about a gay PCP, Kaiser trains their staff about diversity and if you have a problem with your identity and the PCP or the nurse you can always ask for a supervisor. Training is good, but some people won't get it, you always have the risk of getting somebody that won't understand you.

To change the pic, click on the "profile" blue button, then "forum profile information" and there you can change your pic :)

Milker.
mid-dec: stupid ass
mid-jan: seroconversion
mid-feb: poz
mar 07: cd4 432 (35%) vl 54000
may 07: cd4 399 (28%) vl 27760
jul 07: cd4 403 (26%) vl 99241
oct 07: cd4 353 (24%) vl 29993
jan 08: cd4 332 (26%) vl 33308
mar 08: cd4 392 (23%) vl 75548
jun 08: cd4 325 (27%) vl 45880
oct 08: cd4 197 (20%) vl 154000 <== aids diagnosis
nov 2 08 start Atripla
nov 30 08: cd4 478 (23%) vl 1880 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
feb 19 09: cd4 398 (24%) vl 430 getting there!
apr 23 09: cd4 604 (29%) vl 50 woohoo :D :D
jul 30 09: cd4 512 (29%) vl undetectable :D :D
may 27 10: cd4 655 (32%) vl undetectable :D :D

Now accepting applications from blowjob ninjas™

 


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