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Offline phildinftlaudy

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #250 on: January 31, 2012, 10:06:30 pm »
Gurl, you are shameless.  This is one nasty STD ridden zombie thread.

Yeah... but if I get another 340,000 or so views I might just have a chance of beating out the "I Love Porn" thread....  just trying to send a message....  From "I Love Porn" to "Dayuuumm Syphilis"....

Zombies with Syphilis -- sounds like a Friday night SyFy movie.
« Last Edit: January 31, 2012, 10:14:24 pm by phildinftlaudy »
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #251 on: January 31, 2012, 10:31:47 pm »
339,999 to go now.  Perhaps a new infection would properly revive the thread and assist with reaching that top pozzie award?   ;D

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #252 on: January 31, 2012, 10:37:00 pm »
Ah, syphilis...how I do remember my experience with thee.  Clumps of hair in the drain, rashes, and yes - pus filled bumps.

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #253 on: February 01, 2012, 12:31:34 am »
46 year old looking for 18 - 35 with issues for desperate freaky sex. Those with healthy self esteem please look elsewhere. Driving distance of Cumberland mall, Smyrna GA only.

What, wrong thread?
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #254 on: February 01, 2012, 12:44:59 am »
46 year old looking for 18 - 35 with issues for desperate freaky sex. Those with healthy self esteem please look elsewhere. Driving distance of Cumberland mall, Smyrna GA only.

What, wrong thread?

I'm gonna have to my criteria, not one single PM for my previous desire for a tall, sinny dude in Ohio.  I'm expanding to the tri state area (WVA, OH, KY) for ANY man.  18 - 80.  If arriving from KY, please put on your cleanest dirty clothes. 8)

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #255 on: February 01, 2012, 02:12:18 am »

WANTED:

Tall, well-built men with good
reputation who can enjoy the beauty of pea-
cocks and who appreciate a good fuc-
schia garden, classical music and tal-
king without getting too serious.
But please only read lines 1, 3 and 5.

Ps./ Let's meet at the Ritz. Wednesdays after 2pm.  Bring your own poppers.
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #256 on: February 01, 2012, 06:07:46 am »

my previous desire for a tall, sinny dude in Ohio.


A Freudian slip of bible-belt proportions!
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #257 on: February 01, 2012, 07:47:16 am »
Thanks everyone - only about 338,000 more to go..... 

11,200 posts on the wall
11,200 posts
Put one up
Just say "shut up"
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11,201 posts on the wall
11,201 post
Put one up
Just say "shut up
11,2012 posts on the wall

[SUNG TO THE TUNE OF '99 bottles of beer on the wall]

Oh, BTW - Tim and Wolf... some how the men that you all have been sending for took a wrong turn (I guess they had bad batteries in the Garmin), anyway... they have been entertaining me for the past few hours...   Oh, looks like another one is driving up......  in a tractor (hmmmmm, nice clean dirty clothes, oh and look - he has Kentucky plates on the tractor.... go figure)

Time to play hostess some more..... BRB
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #258 on: February 01, 2012, 07:53:52 am »
Aw shudduppayouface!
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #259 on: February 01, 2012, 09:09:13 am »
A Freudian slip of bible-belt proportions!

Um, a sinny skinny dude would be awesome. 

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #260 on: February 01, 2012, 09:10:34 am »
Ah, syphilis...how I do remember my experience with thee.....

well I have found memories of syphilis, but it was well over 29  to 32 ago,

and those dam cememt butt shots aren't fun  :(

when I was Station @ Nav-Stay Philly, PA

(now I know why I hated Philadelphia, PA so much)....no pun intended Miss P  ;)
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #261 on: February 01, 2012, 02:34:26 pm »
I just re read this entire thread as I was diagnosed with syph in November...
I got a call from the NYS Health Dept saying that someone who had tested positive for syphilis listed me as someone who he had exposed. The case worker said there was a small chance of me catching it since he was diagnosed as late latent and was relatively non infectuous.
I visited the clinic, they drew blood and gave me a penicillin shot just in case. A week later they called me and said I had tested reactive and needed to come in the next two weeks for 2 more shots. At the conclusion of the 3rd shot I asked for a letter for my ID doctor documenting the treatment. I also asked them for what my blood tests actually read.
They said the RPR was non reactive, therore no titer, but the FTS -Abs was reactive. I had never been diagnosed or treated before, I never had any symptom s I noticed...no chancre, no rash etc.
From what I understand the FTS -Abs will test positive forever, and if since my RPR was non reactive last time unless newly infected it will continue to be non reactive....What is the evidence of successful treatment?
5/29/08 confirmed HIV+
6/23/08 Vl 47500  CD4 511/29% CD8 .60
start atripla
8/1/08 Vl 130  CD4 667/31% CD8 .70
9/18/08 Vl un  CD4 not tested
12/19/08 Vl un CD4 723/32% CD8 .80
4/3/09 Vl un CD4 615/36% CD8  .98
8/7/09 vl un CD4 689/35% CD8 .9
12/11/09 vl un CD4 712/38% CD8 .89
4/9/10 vl un CD4 796/39% CD8 1.0
8/20/10 vl un CD4 787/38% CD8 1.0
4/6/10 vl un CD4 865/35% CD8 .9
8/16/10 vl un CD4 924/37% CD8 1.0
12/23/10 vl un CD4 1006/35% CD8 .9
5/2/10 vl un CD4 1040/39% CD8 .9
8/7/13 vl un CD4 840/39% CD8 .
11/29/18 vl un CD4 1080/39% CD8  .86

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #262 on: February 01, 2012, 07:17:08 pm »
First post - be nice!

I was co-infected with syphilis when I tested HIV positive in October last year. I have to say I was absolutely bricking it when I went for my first set of penicillin shots - the nurse had told me it would hurt like hell. I've coped pretty well with all the new crap you have to deal with when you test positive, but lying on the gurney with my trousers yanked down, I actually thought I was going to cry and ask for my mum.

What a fuss over nothing. I mean, yes, the shots are not exactly fun, but they weren't any more painful that most of the other injections I've had. I had two shots every week for three weeks, and only one of them was at all painful - and that was because I was unconsciously tensing my buttock and the needle ended up in a funny place (we had to try that one again).

The pain actually came about 8-12 hours later. Sitting down was a slightly more delicate procedure than usual. That said, the pain reminded me of the delayed onset muscle soreness you get after doing some particularly punishing squats in the gym. Uncomfortable yes (and highly annoying that, just as it finally subsided towards the end of the week, I had to go and have it done all over again), but not by any means unbearable.

So, I suffered tremendously, but not because of the actual shots, but because of the fear that a nurse (who really should have known better!) had engendered in me for the week leading up to them!

Just thought anyone who was about to have treatment for this might appreciate a few words of reassurance that it won't necessarily be awful.

Benji :-)

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #263 on: February 01, 2012, 07:55:18 pm »
Hi there, Benji!  Welcome to the forums.  Good post; it will be of value to anyone who goes thru this in the future.
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #264 on: February 01, 2012, 07:55:52 pm »
First post - be nice!

I was co-infected with syphilis when I tested HIV positive in October last year. I have to say I was absolutely bricking it when I went for my first set of penicillin shots - the nurse had told me it would hurt like hell. I've coped pretty well with all the new crap you have to deal with when you test positive, but lying on the gurney with my trousers yanked down, I actually thought I was going to cry and ask for my mum.

What a fuss over nothing. I mean, yes, the shots are not exactly fun, but they weren't any more painful that most of the other injections I've had. I had two shots every week for three weeks, and only one of them was at all painful - and that was because I was unconsciously tensing my buttock and the needle ended up in a funny place (we had to try that one again).

The pain actually came about 8-12 hours later. Sitting down was a slightly more delicate procedure than usual. That said, the pain reminded me of the delayed onset muscle soreness you get after doing some particularly punishing squats in the gym. Uncomfortable yes (and highly annoying that, just as it finally subsided towards the end of the week, I had to go and have it done all over again), but not by any means unbearable.

So, I suffered tremendously, but not because of the actual shots, but because of the fear that a nurse (who really should have known better!) had engendered in me for the week leading up to them!

Just thought anyone who was about to have treatment for this might appreciate a few words of reassurance that it won't necessarily be awful.

Benji :-)

You are right Benji  --- they aren't awful - not something I want to get again - I'd rather have something else injected in my ass (with full disclosure, of course  ;D  )  --- The LP wasn't even painful.... it was the post lumbar puncture headache I got that was excruciating.

Oh, and regarding the success of treatment that was posted by bufguy - as you have seen from this thread --- once a pozzie gets diagnosed with the syph - it is a good idea to make sure the doc is adding to your labs a RPR titer about every 6 months to make sure that it isn't creeping up. And, of course, if you are sexually active than a regular STD panel is definitely in order - on a regular basis.

Some people clear the syph and don't have a recurrence. Unfortunately, I was not one of those people. The doc and I are both hopeful that we have finally got it under control. I get my next labs the end of March and will find out in early April if we have been successful this go round. (This have been my longest period between labs since getting diagnosed, as doc and I decided that we would see how every 6 months goes since I have been staying UD, am med compliant, and my triglycerides are under control.
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #265 on: February 01, 2012, 08:47:21 pm »
Personally I didn't enjoy syphilis but that's just me . 
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #266 on: February 01, 2012, 09:17:18 pm »
Personally I didn't enjoy syphilis but that's just me .

Jeff, I don't think anyone in here ever enjoyed syphilis past or present , @ least I hope not  :o
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #267 on: February 01, 2012, 09:26:49 pm »
I never got the benefit of having an STD before the AIDS.  Just like everything I do in life, I go full force all at once. 

As far as the headaches and the LP, I remember them telling me I would probably have one after they were confirming my diagnosis for Crytococcus.  I remember thinking; really, I've been complaining of the worst migraines ever for several months now so I'm sure I can handle it.  After about the 10th one, I hardly even felt them.

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #268 on: February 01, 2012, 09:54:23 pm »


How many posts to go now?

One less now. 
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #269 on: February 01, 2012, 09:54:35 pm »
Jeff, I don't think anyone in here ever enjoyed syphilis past or present , @ least I hope not  :o

I knew I should of thrown in one or two of those smiley things ....  :) :) :) or three .   
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #270 on: February 01, 2012, 10:01:00 pm »
I knew I should of thrown in one or two of those smiley things ....  :) :) :) or three .

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #271 on: February 01, 2012, 10:09:04 pm »
I think like 320,000+ posts to go....

But I am moving up in the rankings!

My mother is going to be so proud of me when I tell her that my "Dayuuumm Syphilis" thread is one of the most popular.... She loves it when I achieve great things.

Of course, getting teh AIDS wasn't considered one of my greater achievements by her  -- go figure.....     I don't know why... I mean, after all, I am the first person in the immediate and extended family to have it (at least that I know of), that should at least count for  something?  :: hhhmmmphhh...
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #272 on: February 01, 2012, 10:13:52 pm »
I think like 320,000+ posts to go....

But I am moving up in the rankings!



Phil if your "Syphilis Titers" remain as low as mine ( I haven't had Syphilis in over 28 yrs.) you doing just fine  :D
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #273 on: February 03, 2012, 04:07:04 pm »
I was always taught to make my goals attainable...

so, instead of trying to beat out "I Love Porn" which has 352,000 views (to my 11,000+ views for "Dayuuummmm Syphilis")....   I am going to try to beat out "Chantix" - which has 400 replies....   I only need 129 more repliesto beat it and be the top ranked thread for replies

If you won't do it for me, do it for my mother.... she will be so proud knowing that I have achieved something meaningful in my life.

 :D
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #274 on: February 03, 2012, 04:43:23 pm »

If you won't do it for me, do it for my mother.... she will be so proud knowing that I have achieved something meaningful in my life.

 :D

 :-[  Phill honey, are you sure your doing ok dear, I'm a little concerned over why teh Dayumm  Syphilis, is something you would even want to share with your dear old mother, unless I'm totally missing out on something here....I don't get it Phill  splain lucy?  :o
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #275 on: February 03, 2012, 04:54:20 pm »
I so want a retro STI (there, +1 post *)

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #276 on: February 03, 2012, 05:11:42 pm »
Chancre? YOU brought her.
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #277 on: February 03, 2012, 07:01:43 pm »
Chancre? YOU brought her.

Is Phil tying to tell us in a round about way that teh Dayummmm Syphilis has returned for a encore performance and he's to shy to tell any of us  :D
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #278 on: February 03, 2012, 07:31:37 pm »

Lame syfy joke of the day:

"Father Reilly," the mother superior reported, "I think you should know that there's a case of syphilis in the convent."
"Oh, good," the priest replied. "I was really getting tired of the Chablis."



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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #279 on: February 03, 2012, 07:35:19 pm »
I am posting this here because it's directly related to AIDS.
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #280 on: February 03, 2012, 08:10:46 pm »
The nun joke is gud  8)
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #281 on: February 03, 2012, 08:31:10 pm »
I was always taught to make my goals attainable...

so, instead of trying to beat out "I Love Porn" which has 352,000 views (to my 11,000+ views for "Dayuuummmm Syphilis")....   I am going to try to beat out "Chantix" - which has 400 replies....   I only need 129 more repliesto beat it and be the top ranked thread for replies

If you won't do it for me, do it for my mother.... she will be so proud knowing that I have achieved something meaningful in my life.

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Talk about mommy issues.  Phil, you are beginning to scare me.  Just don't bring her the knife.   ::)

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #282 on: February 03, 2012, 08:32:58 pm »
Gratuitous post to increase reply count.   8)

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #283 on: February 07, 2012, 09:26:38 pm »
Dayummmm Syphilis is only 232 views behind:

      
Matty the Damned's Numbers are in --UPDATED--
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and 138 replies behind:

But He Looked So Healthy! Australian Man Charged With "Knowingly Spreading HIV"
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I'm sure Matty won't mind Syphilis rising to the top - so to speak....  let's make it happen.   ;D
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #284 on: February 08, 2012, 12:23:48 am »
I have decided that going forward I am going to support the "Nutrition Wumpette's Style" thread instead.   The goal is to reach a thousand posts by end of March. 

Bye bye SyFy thread!  :P :P :P
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #285 on: February 08, 2012, 06:21:47 am »
I have decided that going forward I am going to support the "Nutrition Wumpette's Style" thread instead.   The goal is to reach a thousand posts by end of March. 

Bye bye SyFy thread!  :P :P :P

You have fallen into the trap that is gripping America -
the syndrome that is making our children obese -

JUNK FOOD and BAD NUTRITION!!!!!!!

While syphilis runs rampant --- rampant I tell you - rampant!

Support "Dayummmm Syphilis" NOT "Nutrition Wumpette Style"

Otherwise, you shall leave me no choice then to attempt to do what ATT tried to do to T-Mobile - and that is, ask the moderators to merge - yes, merge - the two threads...... so, it will be Nutrition - Dayummm  Syphilis Style"

And, I don't know about you...... but that just doesn't sound right --- and leaves a "bad taste in my mouth." 

- Phild (who knows a little somethin' somethin' about having a "bad taste in his mouth")

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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #286 on: February 23, 2012, 12:30:00 am »
Project Greenlight should totally work on making "Zombies With Syphilis".
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #287 on: February 26, 2012, 02:26:38 pm »
Had I viewed this educational musical production, I might have avoided le syphilis:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPKAe0IiDsg
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #288 on: February 26, 2012, 05:49:10 pm »
I have decided that going forward I am going to support the "Nutrition Wumpette's Style" thread instead.   The goal is to reach a thousand posts by end of March. 

Bye bye SyFy thread!  :P :P :P


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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #289 on: February 26, 2012, 06:11:55 pm »

TEAM PHILD!

Thanks for the support Tim!!!

And don't worry, I got your back when you call on me to push up the counts on any of your threads  ;D
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #290 on: March 26, 2012, 06:55:23 pm »
DAYUUUMMMM DAYUUMMMM DAYUUUMMMM!!!!

So, I just got back from the ID doc --- best lab counts ever (see other thread) -
CD4s 1041, VL=UD, Triglycerides 136 (normal), LDL cholesterol 103 (normal), HDL cholesterol 42 (normal)

NOW, the bad news....

My RPR (syphilis) titer has went back up to 1:16.... Health Department has already contacted the doc and wants to confirm I am in treatment for it..

Doc is at a loss - as the lumbar puncture indicated no neurosyphilis. As detailed in previous posts in this thread - I had initial treatment with cement butt shots (one round) a couple of years pre-HIV; had recurrence when I seroconverted - received three rounds of cement butt shots; then had another recurrence, got LP and another three rounds of butt shots (that last go-round was in September 2011)...

Doc is going to check with some of her "syphilis guru" colleagues and try to see how to approach this - these are what she sees as possible options:

1) Do nothing - as I may just be one of those people whose RPR is always going to fluctuate between 1:4 and 1:16;
2) Do another 3 rounds of cement butt shots; or
3) Admit me to the hospital and put me on 14 days of IV antibiotic therapy...

At any rate, the waiting game has once again begun, as we shall wait until she confers with her colleagues and until June 20th - when I see her again and we review that round of labs to see if the RPR has went down (which would indicate a fluctuating RPR), if it has went sky high (which would indicate a new or re-infection - which is highly unlikely as I have not been sexually active), or if it has risen slightly which means a more resistant strain that either needs the butt shot treatment or the more aggressive hospitalization.

DAYUUUMMM SYPHILIS!  This is getting real old, real fast. Very frustrating to say the least.
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #291 on: March 26, 2012, 08:17:11 pm »
DAYUUUMMMM DAYUUMMMM DAYUUUMMMM!!!!

So, I just got back from the ID doc --- best lab counts ever (see other thread) -
CD4s 1041, VL=UD, Triglycerides 136 (normal), LDL cholesterol 103 (normal), HDL cholesterol 42 (normal)

NOW, the bad news....

My RPR (syphilis) titer has went back up to 1:16.... Health Department has already contacted the doc and wants to confirm I am in treatment for it..

Doc is at a loss - as the lumbar puncture indicated no neurosyphilis. As detailed in previous posts in this thread - I had initial treatment with cement butt shots (one round) a couple of years pre-HIV; had recurrence when I seroconverted - received three rounds of cement butt shots; then had another recurrence, got LP and another three rounds of butt shots (that last go-round was in September 2011)...

Doc is going to check with some of her "syphilis guru" colleagues and try to see how to approach this - these are what she sees as possible options:

1) Do nothing - as I may just be one of those people whose RPR is always going to fluctuate between 1:4 and 1:16;
2) Do another 3 rounds of cement butt shots; or
3) Admit me to the hospital and put me on 14 days of IV antibiotic therapy...

At any rate, the waiting game has once again begun, as we shall wait until she confers with her colleagues and until June 20th - when I see her again and we review that round of labs to see if the RPR has went down (which would indicate a fluctuating RPR), if it has went sky high (which would indicate a new or re-infection - which is highly unlikely as I have not been sexually active), or if it has risen slightly which means a more resistant strain that either needs the butt shot treatment or the more aggressive hospitalization.

DAYUUUMMM SYPHILIS!  This is getting real old, real fast. Very frustrating to say the least.

1/16 eh?

Hmmm. You definitely need a syphilis guru.

Just one observation, as far as I know there aren't any "resistant" strains of syphilis. Precisely why it's so hard to treat in some HIV positive people is a bit of a mystery, but it's not due to T. Pallidum developing resistance to the penicillin.

As far as I know.

MtD

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #292 on: March 26, 2012, 08:23:44 pm »
1/16 eh?

Hmmm. You definitely need a syphilis guru.

Just one observation, as far as I know there aren't any "resistant" strains of syphilis. Precisely why it's so hard to treat in some HIV positive people is a bit of a mystery, but it's not due to T. Pallidum developing resistance to the penicillin.

As far as I know.

MtD


Well, that makes me feel better about there being no resistant forms of syphilis -
Doc is completely puzzled as to why I am not able to clear it... and why the titer keeps going up..

I know that I am probably making my way (if not already there) to the top of the Dept of Health's "hit list" or Top 10 Most Wanted for Syph......    If I was whoring around like I used to, I wouldn't be as frustrated, kind of scared, and baffled..... but, there just seems to be no reason to explain why this dayuumm thing keeps wanting to stick around...  I mean, I'm really not all that nice of a guy (I just play one  on TV).

As much as I joke about the situation - to keep me sane throughout this process - it is also becoming a bit unnerving. Leave it to me to be one of those rare people who can't get rid of a nasty bug that most of civilized society is able to clear with a shot or two or three.....  If I get the shots again, it will be the fourth time in about 7 years (3 times in 3 years) that I have had to go there.    UGGGHHHH.
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #293 on: March 27, 2012, 03:07:22 am »
There are resistant strains of Syphilis for sure, although I think it never loses sensitivity to Penicillin for some odd reason.  Anyway sorry to hear the titer has gone up Phil.  Don't balk to go into the hospital if that's what needs to be done.

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #294 on: March 27, 2012, 08:40:34 am »
Hmph. I call bullshit. You're conspiring with your syphilis to increase the length and views of your pet thread. What an attention whore! You'll do anything for attention, won't you. 

Seriously though, sorry to hear this is continuing to be a problem.

Matty, shame on you.  ::) A quick google would tell you that there are indeed some resistance issues, particularly resistance to azithromycin. There have been resistance issues concerning syphilis going as far back as the early to mid-20th century. Just have a little lookie here

Penicillin is still effective, which kinda surprises me. :o

Phil, I seem to remember one member (years ago, can't remember who) being treated intravenously for two weeks but he didn't have to stay in hospital, they gave him some sort of portable pump that was strapped to his torso. I think it's similar to an insulin pump that some diabetics use. If they decide you need the two week treatment, ask if this pump thingy is available.

It would suck if you'd have to sit around a hospital for two weeks because of this. It's bad enough hanging out in a hospital when you're feeling ill, but it would be torture to have to do it when you feel good.

It sounds like you're in good hands, so try to not let this stress you out too much. I'd say "keep us posted" but I know you'll be aiming for another six pages, so no worries there. ;D

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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #295 on: March 27, 2012, 09:08:11 am »
Phil, so sorry to read this.  I hope your doctor and some "guru" can come up with a plan that's workable.  Be thinking of you. :-*
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« Reply #296 on: March 27, 2012, 09:17:17 am »
I was treated at home for two weeks with a portable pump. I even learned how to change the bags and batteries. Still had to have a nurse cone in and change the iv injection site every day, but at least I could go get groceries and stuff. The alarm that went off when the bag was low or tubes got linked was annoying.
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #297 on: March 27, 2012, 10:53:27 am »
Phild,

I have only words of support to provide you.  There's nothing quite so frustrating as a physician who is scratching his head and doesn't know what to do next.  Definitely sounds like it is time to engage a subject matter expert.  The shots just don't seem to be clearing it up.  But as least you ruled out neurosyphilis already.

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« Reply #298 on: March 27, 2012, 09:10:55 pm »
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Re: Dayummmm Syphilis
« Reply #299 on: March 27, 2012, 09:22:27 pm »
Sorry this happening Phil . I know very little about the subject except for that the cement shots worked for me when I was a lad with the spots .

I also vaguely remember my docs saying my titers or RPR had started climbing at one point but it went back down to whatever the exceptable level is . I'm hoping the same happens for you , best of luck buddy .     
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