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Offline J.R.E.

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Back To the Dermatologist
« on: December 07, 2006, 07:40:56 am »


I've got an appointment set up for 9:30 this morning. So in about 2 hours from now, the dermatologist will be removing another 3 warts from my face. :-\ All around the chin area, and one on the neck. I just got to try to stay on top of this, and catch them, while they are small. I am also going to have him give me a thourough going oveer today !

I was only in there about 6 weeks ago. At that time, he removed about 3 warts from my face, the worst one, being right on the corner of my lower lip. Everything the doctor did the last time, healed very well with no scar. He Did an excellant job. These warts come on so fast.

I just got home from work, so I am going to sit in the tub for a while relax !!



Later------Ray
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Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

cd8 %-57

72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline RapidRod

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2006, 10:08:05 am »
Ray, he's going to work on your face not your ass.  ;D
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2006, 10:15:51 am »


Just got back from the dermatologist. He ended up removing 4 warts on the face and one on the neck.
There going to wonder what happened to my face, when I go into work tonight.  :-[ As small as they were, the spots are quite noticible now !

He mentioned the possibility "Squaric acid Dibutylester" But said there was really no guarantee that this would work, Taking my immune system into account. Anyone familiar with this treatment. apparently it's done in the office. It's not a product one can purchase and apply themselves.

Until then, all the warts have been removed, he suggested I get an electric razor, for the time being. It may helpful in preventing the spreading of the warts during shaving. I really hate electric shavers, but I guess I will purchase one, if it does help in preventing the warts from  spreading. Next appointment in
2/1/07 ( or he said call sooner if need be)


Anyways, thats the latest,  I have always healed fast, so I will look like shit for a couple days. But I am doing OK !!



Ray

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Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

cd8 %-57

72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2006, 10:17:46 am »
Rodney,

I was typing when you posted !!  :D 


Ray
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Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

cd8 %-57

72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline aztecan

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2006, 10:26:56 am »
Hey Ray,

Dermatologists can be a godsend, can't they?

Hang in there and just tell your coworkers you're having a delayed attack of puberty and those spots are zits.  :D

HUGS,

Mark
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Offline Lwood

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2006, 12:08:18 pm »
I just had some CryoTherapy done  on some small warts and one of the KS leisons on my leg, (to see how well it would work)  so Im in the same boat,  blisters and all.  While its awkward for several days, I usually dont have any scaring  ..    Keep Your Chin Up.. ;)
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Offline pozniceguy

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2006, 12:22:53 pm »
I have had warts removed..not from face but other more sensitive area...I go back for check ups / clean up every three months.the Derm says virtually all are caused by a virus..a few exceptions.....so unless the virus is treated the warts will come back......so far the treatments are only for the actual  wart that you can see  none of the treatments by Derm attack the virus.....
I was sort of surprised to  learn that the the new  anti-cervical cancer shots for women may  at some point be used to treat warts caused by the same virus in men ( a variety of HPV) I wish I had paid more attention to the source but it was one of the recent articles about the treatment for young women using the shots as a vaccine to prevent infection with HPV...so heads up guys there may be some type of real treatment coming along... it happens that warts caused by a variety of HPV can appear almost anywhere on body...they are usually caused by contact with infected areas......
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2006, 08:52:47 pm »
Quote from: aztecan on December 07, 2006, 10:26:56 am
Hey Ray,

Hang in there and just tell your coworkers you're having a delayed attack of puberty and those spots are zits.  :D

HUGS,

Mark




 ;D   Mark I'll just tell everyone I went hunting with Dick Cheney, and got some bird-shot on my face !! :o



Ray 8)
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Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

cd8 %-57

72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline Eldon

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2006, 09:01:56 pm »
Hey Ray,

It is good to hear that things worked out well for you at the Dermatologist today. Has he recommended any facial cream of sort?


Happy Holidays!
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Offline randym431

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2006, 05:56:47 am »
Hi Ray
You just gotta stop kissing that frog you found in the garden. It will never turn into
<insert a hunks name here>.
take care!

 ;D
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Offline allopathicholistic

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2006, 12:01:58 pm »
Ray: Glad to hear when you tell us you take care of medical things right away. it lights a fire under us procrastinating types.  :D Be well honey, heal quickly. Thinking of you. 

Quote from: pozniceguy on December 07, 2006, 12:22:53 pm
I was sort of surprised to  learn that the the new  anti-cervical cancer shots for women may  at some point be used to treat warts caused by the same virus in men ( a variety of HPV) I wish I had paid more attention to the source but it was one of the recent articles about the treatment for young women using the shots as a vaccine to prevent infection with HPV...so heads up guys there may be some type of real treatment coming along...

pozguy dallas: Interesting, thank you
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Offline Oceanbeach

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Re: Back To the Dermatologist
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2006, 08:36:06 pm »
Hi Ray,

I had a rash all over my body about July 1994, I went to the company doctor who thought I had had a nervous breakdown.  My job was very high stress...  After weeks of treatment the company doctor sent me to a Dermatologist.  That Dermatologist asked at the first visit, "have you been tested for HIV?"  I had a negative test in July of that year and tested every 6 months.  I reported that.  Never went back for a second visit.

December and the semi-annual HIV test came with it.  The rash had gone away with the daily use of Aloe and all was forgotten.  That test was HIV+ and not a huge shock.  Technically, that Dermatologist in Seal Beach diagnosed my HIV...

After my AIDS diagnosis (2 years later), I let this guy move in.  He used to flaunt a copy of his negative test all over the bars in WEHO to Long Beach.  That negative test result can expire before it is issued.

I forgot what my point was but just remember Dick Chaney shot his Attorney in the face and got away with it.  Have the best day
Michael
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