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Offline ndrew

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FLU/COLD...
« on: December 31, 2006, 05:37:37 pm »
The down side of my family not knowing my HIV status is that I had no warning that my niece was sick until it was probably too late.  The day after X-mas I was SICK as HELL with a fever up to 103 (I guess that's 39.4 Celsius?)  Feeling much better now and no more fever, but that kicked my ass... it started with some horrible cough/chest thing.  Whew!

The nice thing was that my Mom got sick the same time and we were sick buddies for a week, which was very sweet, she in her chair and I sprawled out on the couch while she introduced me to all her televisual obsessions.

I wish you all peace and accumulating health in the new year!!

Drew
(Who is anxiously awaiting his labs to see what work Atripla has done in his body FINALLY next week!!!)

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Offline Queen Tokelove

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Re: FLU/COLD...
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2006, 05:52:41 pm »
I'm glad you are feeling better. I get flu shots and since I have been getting them, I have yet to get the flu, knock on wood...The only thing I see a constant with is runny/stuffy nose, not sure if that is more towards allergies or not, just got diagnosed for allergies this past summer.
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Started Atripla/Ziagen on 9/13/07.
10/31/07 CD4-265 VL- undetectable
2/6/08 CD4- 401 VL- undetectable
5/7/08 CD4- 705 VL- undetectable
6/4/08 CD4- 775 VL- undetectable
8/6/08 CD4- 805 VL- undetectable
11/13/08 CD4- 774 VL--undetectable
2/4/09  CD4- 484  VL- 18,000 (2 months off meds)
3/3/09---Starting Back on Meds---
4/27/09 CD4- 664 VL-- undetectable
6/17/09 CD4- 438 VL- 439
8/09 CD4- 404 VL- 1,600
01-22-10-- CD4- 525 VL- 59,000
Cherish the simple things life has to offer

Offline Longislander

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Re: FLU/COLD...
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2006, 06:24:20 pm »
Drew, I've found that too, I'll be on my way somewhere and casually they mention on the cell phone so and so all sick and snotty!! I try my best to swallow some Airborne before I leave the house! Don't know if it's for real or not, but psychologiclly it helps.

Queen, I'm all congested for months now!? Thank God for MucinexD!!
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infected 10/05 diagnosed 12-05
2/06   379/57000                    6/07 372/30500 25%   4/09 640/U/32% 
5/06   ?? /37000                     8/07 491/55000/24%    9/09 913/U/39%
8/06   349/9500 25%              11/07 515/68000/24     2/10 845/U/38%
9/06   507/16,000 30% !          2/08  516/116k/22%    7/10 906/80/39%
12/06 398/29000 26%             Start Atripla 3/08
3/07   402/80,000 29%            4/08  485/undet!/27
4/07   507/35,000 25%            7/08 625/UD/34%
                                                 11/08 684/U/36%

Offline Razorbill

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Re: FLU/COLD...
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2006, 06:26:46 pm »
Been getting flu shots since my diagnosis - haven't had the flu since.  don't miss out on one if you doc says it's ok to do it.  Glad you're feeling better.
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Offline GSOgymrat

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Re: FLU/COLD...
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2006, 06:33:59 pm »
I went to a holiday party at a co-worker's house and she had her 4-year-old son with her. Everyone finds out 2 hours into the party he has 102 degree fever and has been sick for a couple of days. So two of my coworkers and I end up getting sick even though we all had the flu shot. I was out of work for a week. One of my coworkers was in the hospital for 4 days. I'm still coughing occasionally but so glad to be over it. I wish people would think before going out in public when contagious. I've been kidding people that Emily brought her son, cheese dip and the plague to the party.
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Offline Eldon

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Re: FLU/COLD...
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2006, 09:57:47 pm »
Yes, I AM Supporting You!


Hey Drew...

That is quite a curve ball that you have caught during the holidays. You may want to consider drinking some tea with Honey & Lemon to kind of break things up for you. Make it all nice and hot while you cuddle up on the couch watching your favorite TV show.

Get better and monitor what is going on and I am sending you my BEST wishes just as well my friend for you to get better and recover from this. You are a survivor and you are strong young man. This too shall pass.

Take care of YOU and Happy New Year!


Don't You Dare Give Up... Don't You Dare Give In...
BECAUSE It IS ALL Within YOU to WIN!!!
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