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Author Topic: Newly poz  (Read 4725 times)

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Offline GayAndy

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Newly poz
« on: November 11, 2017, 08:06:07 pm »
Hey,

So yesterday I tested HIV poz. I’m surprising ok with it all, always done bareback sex because I’m allergic to the rubber in condoms. When I decided to bareback I knew HIV was a risk I was taking.

I’m 23 years old and have a boyfriend of for a year now. We are exclusive to one another. However back in May I went to a sauna and had bareback anal sex with a couple of randoms. Then on Friday I tested HIV Poz. That’s a massive gap between infection and testing and the chances are ny BF has it too.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can tell my partner? He’s gonna hate me for cheating on him.

Offline Tonny2

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Re: Newly poz
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2017, 08:51:55 pm »


        ojo      hello there, welcome...i guess you just have to be homest with him for once, his life, might be at risk....i think that, nowadays, people who engaged in a relationship and know that they can not be faithful to their partners, they shoul always wear a condom, just a thought...i wish you the best and i hope you find the courage to be honest with him and especially, with yourself,,,hugs                       ojo

Offline kentfrat1783

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Re: Newly poz
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2017, 08:58:40 pm »
Hi,

Have you just done the initial test or have you had the confirmation tests yet?

I agree with Tonny that you need to be honest with your partner and he should be tested as soon as possible as well. 

Wishing both of you the best on this new journey and possible challenges.

Kenneth
Date - CD4 - Percent - VL
08/23/23 - 366 - 26%
06/20/23 - 349 - 21% - UD
04/15/23 - 229 - 19% - <20
11/14/22 - 486 - 24% - 73
10/12/22 - 316 - 19% - <20
06/20/22 - 292 - 21% - <20
01/25/22 - 321 - 22% - <20
09/22/21 - 278 - 19% - <20
02/02/21 - 225 - 19% - <20
06/08/20 - 257 - 20% - <20
03/17/20 - 285 - 19% - 101 (2.00)
12/17/19 - 290 - 20% - <20
09/17/19 - 218 - 16%
06/18/19 - 173 - 16% - <20
03/13/19 - 170 - 16% - <20
January 2019 - Started Triumeq
12/05/08 - 174 - 18% - <20
08/28/18 - 166 - 15% - <20
05/08/18 - 106 - 11% - <20
03/05/18 -   90 - 10% - <20
12/11/17 -   60 -   8%
09/07/17 -   42 -   6% - 54 (1.70)
May 2017 - Started Atripla
05/11/17 -    2 -    1% - 169,969 (5.23)
OI's: PCP
Dx`d May 11, 2017
Location: US

Offline JosephP

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Re: Newly poz
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2017, 10:19:41 pm »
Hey,

So yesterday I tested HIV poz. I’m surprising ok with it all, always done bareback sex because I’m allergic to the rubber in condoms. When I decided to bareback I knew HIV was a risk I was taking.

I’m 23 years old and have a boyfriend of for a year now. We are exclusive to one another. However back in May I went to a sauna and had bareback anal sex with a couple of randoms. Then on Friday I tested HIV Poz. That’s a massive gap between infection and testing and the chances are ny BF has it too.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can tell my partner? He’s gonna hate me for cheating on him.

The problem is that his life is now at risk! You must tell him as honestly as you can. I bet it won't be easy, but it is the right thing to do.
Today January 20, 2020, I have taken 2378 pills of my ARV since first pill. This means 79 bottles of 30 pills of ARVs at an average of $3950 per bottle or $313,103 USD for my treatment. I have a compliance of 99.83% taking my meds and only .17% (or 4 pills) non-compliant. Of these four pills two I forgot completely, One I lost and one I didn't have with me while traveling! I became UD 3 months after treatment start   ***We are all dealing with this. And we will live long and productive lives!! AND, yes the Lord is my shepherd. Life is good... And thanks for the meds! ***

Offline marseilliais

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Re: Newly poz
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2017, 12:15:15 am »
Hey GayAndy, I'll have to agree with JosephP. If you don't want to tell him that you've cheated, at least urge him to get tested. If he's positive, he needs to start treatment ASAP (as should you) so he can get healthy.
Jun. 09/17 - diagnosed, CD4: ?, VL: ?
Jul. 20/17 - CD4: 450, VL: 3,000,000
Started Genvoya
Aug. 20/17 - CD4: 700, VL: UD
Sep. 25/17 - CD4: ?, VL: 157
Oct. 26/17 - CD4: 724, VL: 53
Dec. 10/17 - CD4: 640, VL: 55
Started Triumeq, discontinued Genvoya
Jan. 20/18 - CD4: ?, VL: 77
Apr. 3/18 - CD4: ?, VL: UD
Jul. 10/18 - CD4: 710, VL: UD

 


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