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Nico · « **on:** December 27, 2006, 08:12:28 pm »

I guess this is awkward the first time. I have been on here weekly/daily for a few years and decided to reach out and make some friends. I have received more from the people on this site and have learned so much. A little about myself.

I tested positive in 1990 at 26. I contracted Aids (that is my status 'ol code 042) from my partner whom I love very much. I never took meds until I got PCP on 2001 and my T's were 200 or less and my VL was let's just say quite high. After seven weeks in the fabo hotel Piedmont; that's in Atlanta, I came home. Since then, I quit feeling sorry for me.

My journey has been strange, but I have been able to get back to 800-1200 T's and VL undetectable for nearly 3 1/2 years. I don't know why. I do have a great ID doc whom I trust. Tomorrow I go in for my monthly IVIG and labs. I never hope, but accept the outcome. I am taking Trizavir, Reyataz, and booster Novir as well as Procit and the monthly IVIG's.

There is more, but I just wished to introduce myself. I hope to make some friends online and I am thankful this site is here.

Roger (my real name)

RapidRod · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:30:12 pm »

Welcome Roger, glad to see you have come to participate.

Jody · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:31:47 pm »

Hi Nico...Welcome to a great site with many wonderful folks from all walks of life...Glad you decided to post after "hanging out" for so long...You seem to be far enough along, with a doctor you trust and a meds regimen...You can make many friends for life here and get lots of great info and support and give some as well if you are so inclined. Keep on truckin'

Jody

marco23 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2006, 09:01:25 pm »

Well hellllo Roger...
glad you could join us...hey, everyone's journey is always strange...you know, a different path just happens to pop up....but tell you what, the thing that I've found surprising is that sometimes -the strange roads taken, are the ones that turn out to be the most happiest and memorable ones....

Glad to know ya!

anniebc · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2006, 09:03:20 pm »

Hi Roger

Glad you finally decide to post...as far as making friends go you have many great guys here who are more than willing to help you out.

Hope we hear more from you.

Welcome to the family.

Hugs
Jan

Jeffreyj · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2006, 09:05:14 pm »

Hi Roger.
Welcome to the forums. Glad you decided to walk through the door. This is a great place as I'm sure you know by now. Look forward to getting to know you better!
Jeff

emeraldize · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2006, 09:15:08 pm »

Hi Roger!

Welcome to the pool as opposed to poolside!

And, best wishes to you for remaining holidays.

Em

Queen Tokelove · « **Reply #7 on:** December 27, 2006, 10:28:27 pm »

Roger,

I'm glad you decided to post. Since you have been in the background, you know what great people are here. I hope to hear more from you in the future, I'm sure you have a lot to contribute.

Longislander · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2006, 10:47:23 pm »

Hey Roger, welcome!

Teresa · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2006, 11:10:19 pm »

Glad you decided to join in!

Hugs
Teresa

Robert · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2006, 11:33:00 pm »

well, it's the Jolly Roger. Welcome!!

You've been reading about us and how we all have questions and try to help each other out.

Well, now I have a question for you.

What's an 'IVIG'? And how often to you take the Procrit? I had to take it when recovering from my PCP (3 years ago) and only a couple of times since then. DO you take it regularly?

robert

(whose trying not to be awkard himself)

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2006, 11:47:43 pm »

Roger... Thanks for dropping in and introducing yourself. Since you have some Cd4's to spare mind if I borrow a few?

How bout them Falcons? LOL!

Thomas

Nico · « **Reply #12 on:** December 28, 2006, 01:52:53 am »

Thank you all for a warm welcome!! I am up at this my since puppy has allergies and I am playing vet.

Robert, I started both Procrit and IVIG in late 2002 due first to anemia and the second to low platlets. At the time I was somewhere around a 7/20 on the hemoglobin/hematocrit or visa-versa and 20,000 on the platlets. I was getting 40,000 IU of Procrit weekly until 2006 now every other week. I still receive 30 grams of IVIG aka ( Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy) please Google for more. This was supposed to boost my platlets and only last about three months. That was 3 1/2 years ago and although it is tough, the treatment has gotton better down from 4-5 hours a visit to 2 hours - pisses my nurse off since I infuse very fast when she is not looking!!! My platlets are up to 120-140K and the antibodies seem to help, however you do feel like you have a touch of the flu the next day. It may be helping me overall so I am not stopping the juice for now!

Tom, If I have some spare T's, I will send them to you when the Falcons win an SuperBowl!!

G'nite all if I can get this rascal to sleep...ZZZ

Roger

Eldon · « **Reply #13 on:** December 28, 2006, 02:41:10 am »

Yes, I AM Supporting You!

Hey Roger...

It is unfortunate that you have tested positive for HIV. I do agree that it has be quite a journey since 1990 for you. It is GOOD to see that you have opened up to share with the others.

In my own way, I wish to extend to you a WARM WELCOME here at the AM forums. Here you will find the encouragement, acceptance, communication, understanding, support, some cries, some laughter, and many of your questions relating to HIV/AIDS answered.

Truly, it is a diffcult health situation to accept. However, it is strongly recommended that you Deal rather than Dwell on what has occurred. This will help tremendously to cope with what has occurred with your health.

The Handshake Of Reassurance

We have a great group of Real People who will listen as well as answer you. We are here to Encourage, Learn, and HELP one another as we all walk on our journey in this life.

With the consideration of implementing a Positive Mental Attitude, it will also assist you on your journey in this life as well as having a Positive Impact on your immune system and your overall health.

In fact, through your Positive Mental Attitude, it will HELP you to push forward through ALL of the obstacles on your path that you are now walking on.

Talking and sharing our experiences with other people helps us see that we are not the only ones with problems. Feel free to come and vent with whatever is on your mind from time-to-time and to interact with the other members.

Often the act of writing and the ability to “SEE” your feelings leads to therapeutic insights and solutions..

In the interim, you may want to start taking a multi-vitamin, and some Omega 3, because it is all up to YOU where YOU want to be.

Exercise at least three times per week for a minimum of 30 minutes per day, as this will do you good to help keep that unnecessary stress away.

Don't You Dare Give Up...Don't You Dare Give In...

BECAUSE It Is ALL Within YOU To WIN!

Nadine · « **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2006, 07:28:03 am »

Welcome to the family Roger...pull up a chair and stay awhile. This is an amazing place filled with people who truly care and understand.

Good luck with your puppy!

Razorbill · « **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2006, 07:32:29 am »

Welcome to the forums and congrats on your great success in recovering your health.
Ernie

andrews royal · « **Reply #16 on:** December 28, 2006, 07:58:05 am »

hi roger,ur a newbie like me,so can understand that first akward steps in posting for first time.ur numbers r great and hope they keep up,i only tested pos injuly 06 so alll new but after one post i received some much needed friendly replies.all the best andrews

J.R.E. · « **Reply #17 on:** December 28, 2006, 08:07:09 am »

Hey Roger, Welcome to the forums !!!

Ray

rkeat25 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 28, 2006, 08:31:32 am »

Hi Roger, welcome to the forums!

ronnie

ACinKC · « **Reply #19 on:** December 28, 2006, 09:26:09 am »

Hello and welcome to our lovely community. I am sure you will find this site is very informational, helpful and also loving and accepting of lots of different opinions. This site will be what you make of it. It can be dysfunctional and frustrating at times but mostly its warm and inviting.

Feel free to post as much or as little as you like about yourself at the time you feel it is appropriate. I personally have put my entire life on this site and it has yet to bite back. I consider this place a second family to me and love being here and sharing what I can with those I can.

Anyway…. Welcome, you have received my canned greeting deeming you WORTHY of further communication!!!

Andrew

And you get the SPLODING HIGH FIVE for the New High Fiver!!

bear60 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 28, 2006, 12:01:12 pm »

Hi Roger
I am glad you decided to post. I hope that we all will have a good year in 2007.

Nico · « **Reply #21 on:** December 28, 2006, 02:08:37 pm »

Thanks all for the warm welcome!! I really mean that from my heart. I am reading this at a good time since I just got home from my infusion and will start to feel crappy in a bit. You kind words let me know I am not alone. Again thanks and I can be helpful!

Cheers!
Roger

Javicho · « **Reply #22 on:** December 28, 2006, 03:52:42 pm »

Welcome Roger, I'm glad you find us I hope this will be a good way to start 2007!!!

J

poet · « **Reply #23 on:** December 28, 2006, 06:19:49 pm »

Welcome as well, Roger. It's always good to get some, well, new blood posting each week. Best, Win

bzctatl · « **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2007, 12:00:41 pm »

Also New Here. Test postive back in October, right before my 40th birthday. So far so good.

Jnm594 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 06, 2007, 12:37:40 pm »

Welcome again to the forums! Now how about some pictures of that puppy??? LOL!

Boo Radley · « **Reply #26 on:** January 06, 2007, 12:45:05 pm »

Hi Roger!

Welcome to the AIDSmeds Dramaturgic and Terpsichorean School for the Fabulously Positive! Your membership package should have arrived by now. If the tee shirt is the wrong size you can exchange it.

Please join the rest of us in posting our most intimate secrets, our greatest joys or worst nightmares, our most boring self-absorbed anecdotes (my specialty), or anything else you want to express. The AIDSmeds family, like all real families, goes through periodic sturm und drang but on the whole it's a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. We do love to argue about politics, religion, ice cream, and other profound subjects but manage to stop short of shedding blood; just an occasional scratch, maybe.

Thanks for coming out of the lurking class and joining full-fledged participants!

Boo

rick21007 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 06, 2007, 02:11:36 pm »

A big welcome and a big hug to you guys, Roger and bzctatl!!!

Roger, you've walked this road for a few years. Reading the stories of those of you who have sure helps those of us who are only beginning. Hope you will share more.

Rick

AlanBama · « **Reply #28 on:** January 06, 2007, 02:20:55 pm »

Hi Roger, and welcome!

I live in Alabama now, but was in Atlanta previously, from 1985 to 2001. I am very familiar with the "hotel Piedmont"; I always stayed at the "hotel DeKalb Med. Ctr." though.....but have been to the E.R. there, as well as visting many friends.

Glad you have joined us!

hugs,

Alan

Nico · « **Reply #29 on:** January 07, 2007, 04:59:58 pm »

Thanks all and I have met some great people here since joining. I will post a pic of my pup once this computer challenged dummy figures out how to.

Boo- I will watch out for the package - does it contain the magic cure?

Rick - Alas, I have walked many a mile (not in heels) and crawled a few along the way......

Alan - I can say at least Piedmont is all private rooms. I am one scarey sight a few days without a buff and wax!

Cheers!
Roger

Ihavehope · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2007, 05:12:42 pm »

Hey Nico/Roger

Happy to see that you are doing well. CD4 counts look terrific. Keep up the good work.

Al

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