Age at diagnosis?

[Scotian]

While reading the forums and particularly on the poz.com personals I see there are quite a few guys who are in their 40's 50's...but, they were almost exclusively infected 10-15-20 years ago. I was 56 when iI was diagnosed last April. While I benefit greatly from the experience of others, regardless of age and diagnosis date --it would be nice to chat with anyone who is in the same boat  ie. 50's and newly diagnosed.  Any suggestions on how to connect. I realize it is a relatively small population as most 'newbies' are 20's - 30's.

[tgccme]

Hi .... I was diagnosed at age 47.... Had PCP in the hospital.... Pretty sure I was infected in July of 1996...
Just turned 48 so it is just a year now .... Pretty shocked as I never felt I did anything unsafe... Which is why I never thought to get tested....

I also dont feel I have any peers....

[Assurbanipal]

I was diagnosed with AIDS in 2006, just before turning 50.  Probably infected in mid/late 90's.

[Desertguy]

I was diagnosised Sept 2007 at the ripe age of 58

[Miss Philicia]

I was diagnosed when I was 28, but infected probably when I was 23.

[David_CA]

I was diagnosed HIV+ when I was 40 in 2006.  My last test before that, which was negative, was in late 2002 to early 2003.  I ended up with an AIDS diagnosis in Dec. 2006.

[rondrond]

Received the news on my 40th birthday in 1993.

[Seadickrun]

44 - boy did I feel stupid (more so than usual)

[lucas777]

hi oldtimers!!!

 I was diagnosed at age of 17.
    now Im ... forgot how old Im hmmm.
 

[lonewolf]

Was diagnosed at a young 57,  but now feel like I am getting much older.   And can I blame all those aches and being tired, etc, etc on HIV and not "Older Age"? (61 now, and going on meds in Feb)

[pozniceguy]

Diagnosed Jan 1994  age 55........  probably infected in 1985..

Nick

[bocker3]

I was diagnosed in Aug 2005, at the age of 41.  My last neg. test was Apr 2001 -- so I was, at least 37 when infected.

Mike

[next2u]

diagnosed at 29 - 1 month before turning 30. felt pretty stupid but it's getting better now. i know im not in the desired age bracket but most of the guys at my support group are in their early 40s +.

for connecting i would start with a local support group or some other hiv function.
 

[hikeandbikedude]

Diagnosed in November of 2006 at the age of 43. Seroconverted in the summer of that same year.

[bufguy]

Diagnosed May 2008 at age 47. Now 48. I felt really stupid, but am learning to live with it.......for a long time I trust!

[J.R.E.]

Well lets see,...

I was diagnosed positive in 1985.  I was 33 years of age then, getting ready in a couple of months to turn 34.  I am now 57 year old.

Ray

[clsoca]

Diagnosed in July of 2008 at the age of 46. Seroconverted in November 2007.

[BT65]

Diagnosed HIV+ at 24 in 1989, got the gracing of AIDS in 1994.

[hmarkwa]

I'm 38 and was diagnosed with AIDS this past Aug. I don't know exactly when I got HIV infected nor by whom, but based on my behavior history it had to have been at least 8 years ago. I hope I'm lucky enough be one of these guys who survives on into their late 40's, 50's or beyond with HIV.

[Steinway]

I was 37

October 28th, 2005

[OzPaul]

The year was 1985. I was 27 years  old.  I'm a very blessed 50 year old.

Paul

[Mouse]

I was fourteen. I'm eighteen now (finally).

<- fail.

[Kellyk]

I was 37 when I rec'd the HIV/Aids diag

[Ann]

34 when infected, 38 when diagnosed, now 46.

[BM]

I'm fairly sure I'd just turned 25 when infected. Diagnosed just before my 29th birthday.

[RicardoC]

I was 24 years old when infected, now 39.

[poz1970]

believe i contracted it when i was 32 (2002), diagnosed 2004, 38 years old now.

[minismom]

Mini was 6wks old when she was diagnosed - seroconverted in utero.  She's 8 1/2yrs old now.

Mum

[Denver Toad]

2003 – Valentines Day – I was 44. Made for a unique Valentines Day, I was diagnosed not just as being HIV+ but having AIDS. Took the emotional wind right out of my sails. To this day Valentines has a unique meaning.

[HivToTell]

I was diagnosed summer 2008 when I was 38.

[pozinathens]

I was officially diagnosed at the age of 29 in 1993 although suspect I was infected for at least two years. I am now 45. At the time of my diagnosis, doctors wanted to immediately start me on AZT. At the time it was the only available drug. Since I was in good health otherwise, I decided to play the waiting game while I was in denial.

In 1996, I was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome a neurological ailment and spent five months in various hospitals near death. I had to officially retire from work but after two years I returned although I still use a wheelchair. I walk some but cannot hold out for great distances.

Fortunately for me, this is the time the first Protease Inhibitors became available.

[klmbia]

Hi:  I was diagnosed in June of 2002 after testing negative in February of 2002.  I felt that I hadn't done anything risky but told a friend that I'd do a mail-in test if he would.  He had never been tested and I was worried about him.  Guess what....he returned a negative and I was positive.  I was 50 and knew better.  I'm 56 now.  Talk about feeling STUPID...and it still embarrasses me if I have to give out this info to doctors, etc.  Successful businessman, own company, life was good.....I have been fortunate enough not to have started on meds although it looks like Feb. or March might be the target date.   So, let's hope they work and keep me going to see a normal life span. 

I can tell you one thing; this has opened my eyes to just how difficult it is to manage this entire disease scene.... I know now that I really had NO idea.   I have tons of respect for anybody having to deal with this in any way.

[Snowangel]

Diagnosed in 97 when I was 26, infected when I was 23, I'm 37 now.

[adhoc]

diagnosed in 11-07 with aids at 33 infected in '99

[Jacques]

Diagnosed in 1987 at the age of 36.   I'm now 37

[onelove79]

I was diagnosed HIV+ on Nov 11, 2008 at age 28. What a day!!! Seroconverted in Aug 2008. Now I am 29 since Dec 2008 and feeling better each day and looking forward to my retirement at age 60 and to live a great life beyond that....

[Winiroo]

I was infected in 1991 at the age of 19. I was diagnosed when I was 20.

[Basquo]

Infected (probably) at 31, diagnosed at 33, now 42.

[rick21007]

I was infected in 2005, age 56.  Diagnosed Dec. 2006.  Started Atripla May 2008.  I will be 60 next week and am pathetically healthy and fit despite my MD's valiant efforts to find _something_ wrong with me.

Rick

[denb45]

I was diagnosed and tested HIV+ at age 32, back in 1987 ,but may have been POZ+ a lot longer than that,  (1983/85) I started AZT and Videx back in 1991, I was also diagnosed with Full-blown-Aids at age 42, in 1998, I'm now 52, and it's 2009, and still alive and well, healthy and fit , and plan on keeping it that way, so far so good 

[newhorizon80]

2008: 27 years old.

[RapidRod]

28 when diagnosed. I'm now 53.

[melloyellow]

I was 48 when I found out in Nov of 08

[Jeffreyj]

27......51 now. I always love to chat with people please feel free to hit me up if you feel I qualify.
If not, all the very best to you and family

[aztecan]

27......51 now. I always love to chat with people please feel free to hit me up if you feel I qualify.
If not, all the very best to you and family

Me too. both the age and the chatting.

HUGS,

Mark

[LTSurviver]

Was 19 when I was diagnosed on 1987. 

It's weird to think I've spent my entire adult life with this.

[denb45]

Was 19 when I was diagnosed on 1987. 

It's weird to think I've spent my entire adult life with this.

No, not really most of us on this forum who are LTS have done the same thing, ages may vary tho.....

[allopathicholistic]

diagnosed at = 28 and a half

infected at = 27 (or 26, not sure)

[PeteNYNJ]

I think either 29 or 30...I remember it was right around Halloween.   Ghosts and skeletons sure make you feel cheery when you get that news.

[27years]

Not sure when i got infected.  Diagnosed at 27, 2006, life is still going on.