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Title: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: jordan on June 28, 2006, 08:02:57 pm: Today I had my second doctor appointment after starting on Sustiva and Truvada. My CD4 is at 377 up from 267 when I first started. My viral burden is now undetectable after 4 months (when I first started it was at 282,234).

So it appears the medicine is working. I had my cholesterol come in at 190 and the other tests came back in the normal range.

Between now and December the doctor just wants me to get 1) pneumovax 2) PPD/TB Skin Test and 3) Hepatitis A Series vaccine.
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: Teresa on June 28, 2006, 08:08:58 pm: CONGRATULATIONS! Your doing great!

Hubby got his shots tonite. Wasnt too thrilled with it..poor guy

Hugs
Teresa
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: Eldon on June 28, 2006, 08:10:22 pm: Congradulations on your STATS. Just keep doing what you have been doing and you will be fine.
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: DingoBoi on June 28, 2006, 08:23:19 pm: that's the way it ussually works.... the meds DO work well. I just stopped sustiva because of issues I had with it after a year and half on it. sustiva is a great drug provided you can deal with the side effects if you experience them... and by far most people don't have the psych issues I ended up with.

Just keep an eye out for odd behavior.

I'm glad you are doing really well on this and your numbers are improving.

And i have to ask, Is that your real picture?... Sorry to embarrass you. But more than a few people round here think you are a cutie. Just sayin. ™jkinatl
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: sdcabincrew74 on June 28, 2006, 08:26:02 pm: congrats man, now keep it there :)
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: allopathicholistic on June 28, 2006, 08:29:00 pm: from what i remember about the TB test, it's also called the mantoux test i think. the nurse sticks you with a needle then you have to go back to them and show them how the pricked area looks........ the flatter, the better. (i think you have to protect the area from shower water to the best of your ability)

i also got the pneumovax and it was pretty simple
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: cmhjeff on June 28, 2006, 08:33:05 pm: Jordan,congrats again! ;D ;D See you had nothing to worry about, keep doing everything you are doing because it's obviously working! I'm honored and lucky to have met you here in the forums.

HUGS

Jeff
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: J.R.E. on June 28, 2006, 08:42:04 pm: Hello Jordan,

Great job on the numbers ! The meds are kicking ASS !! I have had all the other shots and the TB test, that you have mentioned. Everything went well !! In my case, the doctor also ordered a chest X-Ray, back in 2003, and I also had an EKG done.

Looking good/ Hang in there--------Ray :)
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: TedEBearNC on June 28, 2006, 10:10:46 pm: Congrats Jordan!
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: RobT on June 28, 2006, 10:36:48 pm: Jordan-
Congrats at ur undetectable result!

RobT

9/27/2005-1st test results
Viral Load >1,000,000
CD4 204
CD4%age 18
CD4/CD8 ratio .23
11/24/2005- Sustiva/Truvada
04/18/2006
Viral Load 140
CD4 402
CD4%age .21
CD4/CD8 ratio .39

06/27/2006
Viral Load 42
CD4 409
CD4%age .21
Next appt.-07/11/2007 (lab)
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: Life on June 28, 2006, 11:13:52 pm: Jordan!

Your "Goodies" are working (as my husband likes to call my meds)... Congradulations on the <50.. How are you going to celebrate?!?!?! I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!

HAPPY DANCE! <50!! YIPPIE

Love
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: jordan on June 29, 2006, 06:25:19 am: Thanx everyone for the well wishes .....I'm feeling more in control than when my life spun out of control in February (hearing the news, etc).

A friend of mine says that I even look better then I did back in February....so it makes me feel like things are defnitely back on track. 8)
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: RAB on June 29, 2006, 09:08:12 am: ;D

Jordan:

Don't know how I missed this one, but thanks for the great news buddy.

HAPPY DANCE TIME!

RAB
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: blondbeauty on June 29, 2006, 03:27:54 pm: Congratulations Jordan! But what about the HepB vaccinations. I just finished my vaccinations the 21th of june. Remember you have to get an immunology test a few months later (Ill have mine in september) to see if if the shots worked and you are protected against those infections.
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: jordan on June 29, 2006, 07:11:50 pm: Quote from: blondbeauty on June 29, 2006, 03:27:54 pm
Congratulations Jordan! But what about the HepB vaccinations.

Apparently I've had Hepatitis B at one point in my life (I didn't know it) and my body cured itself is what the doctor said. He went on to say something about the core and the vaccine is not an option for me :'(
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: OakMax1 on June 30, 2006, 12:23:57 am: Wow, congraulation Jordan. That something to be proud of ....and I love how you say that you are nowin control.... that the way I want to feel, in control.

Remember you guys said go on the trip this weekend to the beach party, I am going. Feeling just great.... getting use to taking the meds...YOu all give me courage to know that I can llive with HIV and have a normal life with the helpf of these wonderful new Drugs.

Thanks! See you all when I return

Again, Jordan congraulation on such wonderful results.

max
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: OakMax1 on July 07, 2006, 07:57:40 pm: Hello Everyone,

I have finally achieved "undetectable in two weeks... I was shocked today when they told me. My VL was 49,330.

I was sick with a sore throat and antiboitics and the blood draw I took today may not show any changes in my CD4 due my body fighting to fix my sore throat but we will see... here are my results prior to med

6/15/06-1st test results prior to meds
Viral Load >49,330
CD4 290
CD4/CD8 ratio .33

Today Results

6/27/06- Sustiva/Truvada (started on 6/21/06
Viral Load Undectected
CD4 290 (Same)
CD4/CD8 ratio .33 The same

Well everyone this is a beginning and I been under the weather and haven't slept in a few days.... just thought I would post it ..... max
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: bobik on July 08, 2006, 03:01:35 pm: Quote from: OakMax1 on July 07, 2006, 07:57:40 pm

I have finally achieved "undetectable in two weeks...

Finally??
Sounds pretty fast to me!
I'm happy for you, and for Jordan!
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: livingpositively on July 09, 2006, 01:07:38 am: WOOHOO!!! Three cheers for undetectable... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: OakMax1 on July 09, 2006, 01:21:40 am: Thanks, and I would have not done it without all your all encouragement. Remeber I was nevrous about taking my first pill. Still have a ways to go and I want to be healthy and live long!

Thanks Everyone!

max
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: ducheau on July 09, 2006, 08:46:49 pm: Congrats Jordan,

But what does undetectable mean? Are you pretty much cured as long as you stay on the medication? Are the long term effects of these drugs?

Thanks for your time :)
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: Matty the Damned on July 09, 2006, 10:11:01 pm: Ducheau,

Living With HIV is a forum for people who are HIV positive or directly affected by the virus, ie they have a loved one who is positive. You shouldn't be posting here.

MtD
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: OakMax1 on July 10, 2006, 01:40:58 am: How do you know he not poz? I tried to look under his profile it doesn't state that? Do this person deserve an answer? This has confused me.....
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: Matty the Damned on July 10, 2006, 01:43:18 am: How do you know he not poz? I tried to look under his profile it doesn't state that? Do this person deserve an answer? This has confused me.....

It's in the signature line of his posts. Same place you put:

GBM just arriving and boy have I found a place to help keep me calm before the storm, if any at all.

in yours.

MtD
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: jkinatl2 on July 10, 2006, 01:44:46 am: Oakmax, the poster in question is indeed HIV negative. You can research the last posts of a person by clicking on their name, then scrolling down to the bottom of the profile, and clicking on "show the last posts."

Matty was absolutely correct in his assessment and his response.
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: OakMax1 on July 10, 2006, 01:57:08 am: Oh, I get it.... I saw that.... okay.... this whole blog things is something.... I learned something new tonight.... can someone define undeteched.... so... i will be correct if I ever have to answer....

I understand about this being for poz only.... it makes sense!

max
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: Matty the Damned on July 10, 2006, 02:01:09 am: For the record Jonathan and I are referring to the poster Ducheau not the creator of this thread Jordan.

MtD
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: ImagineFL on July 10, 2006, 08:17:46 pm: Quote from: DingoBoi on June 28, 2006, 08:23:19 pm
And i have to ask, Is that your real picture?... Sorry to embarrass you. But more than a few people round here think you are a cutie. Just sayin. ™jkinatl

Of course he is a cutie, he is from Michigan! ;D

And CONGRATULATIONS Jorden!! I hope to be undetectable by my next set of labs in October!

Love,
Patrick
Former Michigan Resident :-*
Title: Achieved "Undetectable" HIV/AIDS patients get 1st once-daily pill
Post by: OakMax1 on July 12, 2006, 09:52:27 pm: NEWS!!!!!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060712/ap_on_he_me/hiv_one_pill
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable" HIV/AIDS patients get 1st once-daily pill
Post by: OakMax1 on July 12, 2006, 09:53:29 pm: mAY HAVE POSTED TWICE
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: Trish on July 12, 2006, 10:09:01 pm: Congrats Jordan!!! :)

Keep up the good work... you doing fantastic!

All the best,

Trish :)
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: Gregory on July 13, 2006, 08:59:24 am: Quote from: jordan on June 28, 2006, 08:02:57 pm
Today I had my second doctor appointment after starting on Sustiva and Truvada. My CD4 is at 377 up from 267 when I first started. My viral burden is now undetectable after 4 months (when I first started it was at 282,234).

So it appears the medicine is working. I had my cholesterol come in at 190 and the other tests came back in the normal range.

Between now and December the doctor just wants me to get 1) pneumovax 2) PPD/TB Skin Test and 3) Hepatitis A Series vaccine.
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: Gregory on July 13, 2006, 09:13:06 am: Hello, my name is Greg. I am 30 and was just diagnosed 1 month ago. Looking for support and friendship and was hoping to talk.
Title: Re: Achieved "Undetectable"
Post by: RAB on July 13, 2006, 09:41:01 am: Hi Greg

Welcome to the forums. Sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis.

Your post will probably get more notice if you start a new thread instead of putting it in this one (which is about Jordan's labs)

Simply go to the Living with Forum and click on "New Topic"

There are loads of people here that you can "talk" with. They are truly amazing.

Again sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis.

RAB