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Offline phildinftlaudy

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Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« on: January 10, 2013, 04:32:24 pm »
Just released from UM hospital.... Was kept overnight with pericarditis (inflammation around the sac-like covering surrounding the heart)..... Have to take high doses of NSAIDS for next three weeks.... Follow up with doctor next week - and hope that it clears up.... Otherwise, will have to get more aggressive treatment. UGGGHHH!!!! Always something - but, I am glad to be home and grateful for the excellant care I received at University of Miami Hospital.

Docs believe the culprit was the flu I had mid-December. I was having continuous chest pains that started worsening on Monday. By Tuesday it was hurting to sit up, lay down, walk, and breath (which is difficult to try not to do). So, yesterday when I saw ENT for follow up on throat issues, she listened to heart and after hearing symptoms advised me to go across the street to ER at UM.

I went to ER and was promptly admitted. After many tests, poking and prodding the diagnosis was made. I am on heavy doses of NSAIDS for next three weeks. Follow up with doc next week. If it worsens, next step would be to put my on high doses of steroids - and if problems continue I would be readmitted to have fluid drained from the sac area......

In the meantime, we are closely monitoring it.... with strict orders to immediately go to ER if it worsens of if I start having severe stabbing pain, etc - as this likely be cardiac arrest (worst case scenario).....

So, 2013 doesn't seem to be starting off any better healthwise than 2012 ended. 

Other irritating part if this can last a few weeks up to a few months - I am hoping that it clears quickly.

The doc was happy that she had a good case of pericaditis for the 20 medical students/residents who came to my room to have a chance to see.   ;D   Always happy to do my part to help the future generation of docs.
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2013, 04:35:43 pm »
wishing you all the best, man. 
10/26/2011 - SEROCONVERSION (fever+rash, 104 degrees F)
10/31/2011 - CD4= 154  VL>500,000 
10/31/2011 - started on Truvada+Prezista+Norvir
12/14/2011 - CD4= 750 VL=6412 (45%)
01/27/2012 - switched to Atripla
04/23/2012 - CD4=1,221 VL= 140  (47%)
06/22/2012 - CD4=1,224 VL= ud    (49%)
12/18/2012 - CD4=1,031 VL= ud    (51%)
09/16/2013 - CD4=1,151 VL= ud   (49%)
03/26/2014 - CD4=1,050 VL= ud
11/25/2014 - CD4=1,335 VL= ud
12/01/2015 - CD4=1,115 VL= ud (55%)
11/22/2016 - CD4=1,071 VL= ud (52%)
06/01/2017 - CD4=1,014 VL= ud (53%)
switched to Biktarvy in 2018
04/23/2019 - CD4=1,072 VL= ud (52%)
01/15/2020 - CD4=  925  VL= ud (50%)

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2013, 04:58:20 pm »
Dayummm, I hope you feel better.  Take it easy for awhile.  Rest up.  Get caught up on your Netflix. 
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2013, 05:03:19 pm »
Thanks NYC and bug -
I plan on getting some rest....   ;)
Have school work to do and will do some work from home tomorrow - but other than that, I will be resting.

September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2013, 05:25:44 pm »
You sure are in the hospital a lot, Phil. Have you been checked for AIDS?
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2013, 05:32:30 pm »
You sure are in the hospital a lot, Phil. Have you been checked for AIDS?

Dayummm, I didn't think of that - do you think I should post my symptoms in the AM I section?

And I only have been admitted to 3 of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties many hospitals (Memorial-Pembroke, Aventura, and UM).... Haven't been to Jackson (although I worked there for a bit), Broward General, Holy Cross, Mercy, Mount Sinai, Plantation General, or a host of others.

I really didn't want to go this time. Prior to leaving the ENT I called my mother and told her that I wasn't about to go to the ER. Of course, mom scared me with talk of cardiac arrest (running in the family), etc - so, I went ahead and went - but I really have gotten to the point where I do not want to have to be back in the hospital again for quite some time. I had a good stretch where I wasn't admitted from 2001 until 2012 - so that isn't too bad.

Seems that my health issues have increased since I have taken on a bit more of worry regarding my mom... so, I am going to have to address that, as I can't endlessly worry about her at the detriment of my own health.

Please advise as to the symptoms of teh AIDS....
Thank you  ::)
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2013, 05:46:48 pm »
Dayummm, I didn't think of that - do you think I should post my symptoms in the AM I section?

And I only have been admitted to 3 of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties many hospitals (Memorial-Pembroke, Aventura, and UM).... Haven't been to Jackson (although I worked there for a bit), Broward General, Holy Cross, Mercy, Mount Sinai, Plantation General, or a host of others.

I really didn't want to go this time. Prior to leaving the ENT I called my mother and told her that I wasn't about to go to the ER. Of course, mom scared me with talk of cardiac arrest (running in the family), etc - so, I went ahead and went - but I really have gotten to the point where I do not want to have to be back in the hospital again for quite some time. I had a good stretch where I wasn't admitted from 2001 until 2012 - so that isn't too bad.

Seems that my health issues have increased since I have taken on a bit more of worry regarding my mom... so, I am going to have to address that, as I can't endlessly worry about her at the detriment of my own health.

Please advise as to the symptoms of teh AIDS....
Thank you  ::)

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Offline phildinftlaudy

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2013, 05:52:08 pm »
Did you ever date Rock Hudson?

Shhhh -
No one is supposed to know - non-disclosure agreement and all (or, when I'm feeling especially horny, I prefer to call it a "gag" order)....

I also dated Freddie Mercury (well, that was more of a one-night stand and happened during a dream).

Are either of these two above events risky for teh AIDS?

Oh, and there was also Easy-E.... uumm ummm, the stories I could tell.
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2013, 05:53:14 pm »
Dayummm, I didn't think of that - do you think I should post my symptoms in the AM I section?

Please advise as to the symptoms of teh AIDS....
Thank you  ::)

 They symptoms of AIDS are dry mouth, wet mouth, high fever, low fever, itchy ass, sneezing, coughing, stuffy head, dizzyness, sleepyness, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, dry heaves. If you have any of those symptoms you have the AIDS. It is highly advisable that you do not touch anybody or anything, as it is so highly contagious that even walking by you house is dangerous... :P
Started Meds On 5/1/2012 Norvair, Truvada, Prezista, and Bactrim

4/17/2012--CD4 83/ VL 353,000  7.0%
5/15/2012--CD4 218/ VL 4,970    14.1%
6/27/2012--CD4 146/ VL 420      6.1%
10/11/2012-CD4-223/ VL-62       9.5%
2/14/2013--CD4-215/ VL-119      13.6%
7/3/2013---CD4-256/ VL-UD       18.0%
10/18/2013 CD4-223/ VL-UD       22.2%
01/23/2014-CD4-381/VL-UD       25.3%--Dropped the Bactrim
05/01/2014 CD4-370/VL-UD       23.5%
01/08/2015 CD4-455/VL-UD       28.7%
06/18/2015 CD4-422/VL-UD       31.9%
01/07/2016 CD4-275/VL-UD       31.3%
02/10/2016 Switch meds to Tivicay and Truvada
04/25/2016 CD4-426/VL-UD        34.1%
07/14/2016 CD4-414/VL-UD        38.0%

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2013, 05:57:30 pm »
Shhhh -
No one is supposed to know - non-disclosure agreement and all (or, when I'm feeling especially horny, I prefer to call it a "gag" order)....

I also dated Freddie Mercury (well, that was more of a one-night stand and happened during a dream).

Are either of these two above events risky for teh AIDS?

Oh, and there was also Easy-E.... uumm ummm, the stories I could tell.

For God's sake please tell me you haven't been gay anal dipping?

Offline phildinftlaudy

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2013, 05:58:40 pm »
They symptoms of AIDS are dry mouth, wet mouth, high fever, low fever, itchy ass, sneezing, coughing, stuffy head, dizzyness, sleepyness, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, dry heaves. If you have any of those symptoms you have the AIDS. It is highly advisable that you do not touch anybody or anything, as it is so highly contagious that even walking by you house is dangerous... :P

Dry mouth - check
Wet mouth - check (although, that comes in handy)
High Fever - check
Low Fever - check
Itchy ass - check (I thought that meant I was in heat)
Sneezing - check (more pronounced when I snort pepper)
Check on all other symptoms...
Dayummmm, I may have teh AIDS - I may have to up my dose of Atripla (which I currently take for purely recreational reasons).

Oh, question - can someone catch teh AIDS from just looking at me? How about if they look at me through sunglasses (we have a lot of that in Florida)?
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

Offline phildinftlaudy

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2013, 06:00:15 pm »
For God's sake please tell me you haven't been gay anal dipping?

That sounds like an ice cream cone I could order at Baskin and Robbins...

Customer: Hello, I would like a chocolate, gay anal dipped cone

Baskin and Robbins: Would you like that with nuts?

 :P
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

Offline Mrmojorisin

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2013, 06:02:41 pm »
For God's sake please tell me you haven't been gay anal dipping?

 Is that the same as straight anal dipping?
Started Meds On 5/1/2012 Norvair, Truvada, Prezista, and Bactrim

4/17/2012--CD4 83/ VL 353,000  7.0%
5/15/2012--CD4 218/ VL 4,970    14.1%
6/27/2012--CD4 146/ VL 420      6.1%
10/11/2012-CD4-223/ VL-62       9.5%
2/14/2013--CD4-215/ VL-119      13.6%
7/3/2013---CD4-256/ VL-UD       18.0%
10/18/2013 CD4-223/ VL-UD       22.2%
01/23/2014-CD4-381/VL-UD       25.3%--Dropped the Bactrim
05/01/2014 CD4-370/VL-UD       23.5%
01/08/2015 CD4-455/VL-UD       28.7%
06/18/2015 CD4-422/VL-UD       31.9%
01/07/2016 CD4-275/VL-UD       31.3%
02/10/2016 Switch meds to Tivicay and Truvada
04/25/2016 CD4-426/VL-UD        34.1%
07/14/2016 CD4-414/VL-UD        38.0%

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2013, 06:05:05 pm »
Is that the same as straight anal dipping?

I think at Baskin and Robbins the straight anal dipping cone comes with a Pinnochio nose   ::)
I/J/S 
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2013, 06:09:16 pm »
It could be caused by nasal discharge and a nose picking transmission.

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2013, 06:16:38 pm »
It could be caused by nasal discharge and a nose picking transmission.

I tried to have doc give me an STD shot for the nasal discharge..... (Since Don't Ask Don't Tell was rescinded, do they still do discharges from the nasal?)

I usually allow others the joy of picking my nose.
I once had to buy a transmission for my car (it was expensive) - how much does a nose picking transmission cost?

I think I might be having a slight post-morphine drip occurring  ;D    That is probably the only part of being at the ER that makes it "do-able." 

Me thinks my post may not make sense - It rained so hard the day I left, the weather it was dry, the sun so hot I froze to death....

September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2013, 06:18:27 pm »
I heard you could catch teh AiDS only if you've been gang banged in your shitty, un-douched chute while smoking meth on a makeshift light bulb pipe.
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Current regimen: Biktarvy. 
Last regimen:  Atripla (with NO adverse side effects: no vivid dreams and NONE of the problems people who can't tolerate this drug may experience: color me lucky ::))
Past regimens
Fun stuff (in the past):  HAV/HBV, crypto, shingles, AIDS, PCP

Jan 2012: 818/21%
Apr 2012: 964/22%
Jul. 2012: 890/21%
Oct. 2012: 920/23%

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2013, 06:19:09 pm »
I tried to have doc give me an STD shot for the nasal discharge..... (Since Don't Ask Don't Tell was rescinded, do they still do discharges from the nasal?)

I usually allow others the joy of picking my nose.
I once had to buy a transmission for my car (it was expensive) - how much does a nose picking transmission cost?

I think I might be having a slight post-morphine drip occurring  ;D    That is probably the only part of being at the ER that makes it "do-able." 

Me thinks my post may not make sense - It rained so hard the day I left, the weather it was dry, the sun so hot I froze to death....

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2013, 06:22:00 pm »
I heard you could catch teh AiDS only if you've been gang banged in your shitty, un-douched chute while smoking meth on a makeshift light bulb pipe.

Dayummm, I did that exact thing just last week....
Does it matter what wattage the light bulb pipe was?
Is there a greater risk with a 100 watt as opposed to a 60 watt?

What watt?
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #19 on: January 10, 2013, 06:27:12 pm »
Phil ... I'm declaring you pre - disaster-ed for the rest of the year so get well and stay well ! .

And its common knowledge Rock Hudson got the aids from Kissing Linda Evans on Dynasty so you bitches stop trying to hog the aids credits . 
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2013, 06:28:25 pm »
Dayummm, I did that exact thing just last week....
Does it matter what wattage the light bulb pipe was?
Is there a greater risk with a 100 watt as opposed to a 60 watt?

What watt?

I heard you get the maximum toxic dosage from a blacklight CFL and the best rush.  They also say you can see your ass glowing when you siro convert,

don't equate intelligence with lack of masculinity
Jim Phelps, Mission Impossible
____________________________

Seroconverted: Early 80s
Tested & confirmed what I already knew: early 90s

Current regimen: Biktarvy. 
Last regimen:  Atripla (with NO adverse side effects: no vivid dreams and NONE of the problems people who can't tolerate this drug may experience: color me lucky ::))
Past regimens
Fun stuff (in the past):  HAV/HBV, crypto, shingles, AIDS, PCP

Jan 2012: 818/21%
Apr 2012: 964/22%
Jul. 2012: 890/21%
Oct. 2012: 920/23%

Still UD after all these years

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2013, 06:30:37 pm »
i use those eco friendly coil lights to smoke meth. its tricky to figure out the logistics, but its better for the planet and has completely cured my fatigue.
Dxd: 9/11/12
Blot confirmed: 11/12
12/12 cd4: 280 (20%) vl: 129,000
1/13 $tribild
2/13 cd4: 350 (26%) vl: 80
4/13 cd4: 510 (29%) vl:: 35
6/13cd4 350 (31%) vl: 21
9/13 cd4 492 (30%) vl: ud
12/13 cd4 846 (36%) vl: 100
1/14 cd4 480 (31%) vl: UD
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #22 on: January 10, 2013, 06:33:15 pm »
I was concerned about my health when I was a meth addict so I asked my doctor for a port but he declined , cant remember why . Sarcasm of course but don't think I didn't think about it LOL .   
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2013, 06:50:13 pm »
I was concerned about my health when I was a meth addict so I asked my doctor for a port but he declined , cant remember why .

Speaking of points... um, ports.  An eternity ago, I remember seeing this queen stand in front of a mirror and dart right in the jugular.

I got the feeling that I might be watching a live version of Scanners and was ready to run away in case the medical examiner was called to the scene.

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #24 on: January 10, 2013, 07:03:21 pm »
For God's sake please tell me you haven't been gay anal dipping?

What the H is gay anal dipping? 

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #25 on: January 10, 2013, 07:08:51 pm »
Was kept overnight with pericarditis (inflammation around the sac-like covering surrounding the heart).....

Phil, pericarditis is serious!  I'm glad you are getting treatment.

Back in 2009, a good friend of mine who was visiting for a few days had pericarditis.  He woke me up at 4AM saying he had chest pains, and I freaked out, and drove him to the hospital.  They sent him home, saying it was just a panic attack, because nothing showed up on the EKG.  They sent him home with valium.  A few hours later, I was driving him back to the hospital because his symptoms were even worse.

Don't you like how I made this thread all about me, instead of all about you?   ;)

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Have to take high doses of NSAIDS for next three weeks....

I am very surprised you are not on steroids (methylprednisolone).  You should be very careful, and if you don't improve, ask your doctor about them.

Hope you are better soon. 
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #26 on: January 10, 2013, 07:11:26 pm »
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #27 on: January 10, 2013, 07:50:40 pm »
I am thinking you are schnoooozing like a baby now Phil. (unless you are able to enjoy the fine hospital cuisine. ;))
Prior to your nap your sense of humor was in full force. WoW!!!
Sleep tight and don't let the hunky male nurses bite... at least not too hard.
Please get yourself well SOON!

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"just released" just hit me.
 :-[

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #28 on: January 10, 2013, 08:27:21 pm »
Thanks NYC and bug -
I plan on getting some rest....   ;)
Have school work to do and will do some work from home tomorrow - but other than that, I will be resting.

Doing work from home is NOT RESTING......  If your job can not do without you for a few days as you recover from a serious health issue, well -- you probably want to discuss your salary with them, as whatever it is, it can't possibly be enough.  Please, please, take your docs seriously and just focus on getting better.  The world will still be here in a few days / week (remember, we made it past 12/21/12).

I'll cut you a little slack on school -- but you are doing it online, so I'm guessing your deadlines are more self generated, so really -- DO TRY AND ACTUALLY REST PHIL!!!

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #29 on: January 10, 2013, 09:51:47 pm »

I am very surprised you are not on steroids (methylprednisolone).  You should be very careful, and if you don't improve, ask your doctor about them.

Hope you are better soon.

Hi Henry:
I was on steroids in hospital - they have me on the NSAIDs here at home, but if I don't see improvement within three-four days, doc says they will have to switch me to steroids.

Sorry for the delay in responding..... I stepped out to pick up the scripts and now I'm home and not feeling all the well....

My aunt (who is a nurse) has advised me in the strongest of terms, not to over exert myself for at least the next 48-72 hours and to be especially focused on any signs that the problem is worsening (i.e. sharper pains, swelling in legs or ankles, sweating) and to get to hospital ASAP if any of these occur.

Funny thing is, I just put together my advanced directives last week and standard will --- ain't that some shit.... LOL

But, this too shall pass... Just have to take it easy for a few days. Which I will do - at least comparatively speaking with normal routine.

I will say that this thing definitely causes some serious pain in the chest - and the worst part is its continuous, which is really frustrating.
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Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #30 on: January 10, 2013, 10:00:52 pm »
Hey Phil;

Wishing you the best of get wells!

...and you are off the hook on the whole bike riding thing.

Take care,

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #31 on: January 10, 2013, 10:42:13 pm »
Geez Phil, Happy New year ? :-[

anyways Hope you feel better. Mom had Pericarditis a couple times and sounds like the same type treatment. She got over it very quickly and did well. Of course, she is no longer with us, but that's another story.

Get better soon

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #32 on: January 10, 2013, 11:02:30 pm »
I heard you could catch teh AiDS only if you've been gang banged in your shitty, un-douched chute while smoking meth on a makeshift light bulb pipe.

OMG, I had a very similar experience.  But, it had nothing to do with AIDS. 

Phil, I hope you feel better soon.  This is definitely not a great way to start the year. 

Take care. 

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #33 on: January 10, 2013, 11:38:47 pm »
Get better !!!
I'm dealing with weird heart palpitations. But it's getting better.

I love that you have a great sense of humor about all this. I need to bring mine back.

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #34 on: January 11, 2013, 06:14:27 am »
Just released from UM hospital.... Was kept overnight with pericarditis (inflammation around the sac-like covering surrounding the heart)..... Have to take high doses of NSAIDS for next three weeks.... Follow up with doctor next week - and hope that it clears up.... Otherwise, will have to get more aggressive treatment. UGGGHHH!!!! Always something - but, I am glad to be home and grateful for the excellant care I received at University of Miami Hospital.

Docs believe the culprit was the flu I had mid-December. I was having continuous chest pains that started worsening on Monday. By Tuesday it was hurting to sit up, lay down, walk, and breath (which is difficult to try not to do). So, yesterday when I saw ENT for follow up on throat issues, she listened to heart and after hearing symptoms advised me to go across the street to ER at UM.

I went to ER and was promptly admitted. After many tests, poking and prodding the diagnosis was made. I am on heavy doses of NSAIDS for next three weeks. Follow up with doc next week. If it worsens, next step would be to put my on high doses of steroids - and if problems continue I would be readmitted to have fluid drained from the sac area......

In the meantime, we are closely monitoring it.... with strict orders to immediately go to ER if it worsens of if I start having severe stabbing pain, etc - as this likely be cardiac arrest (worst case scenario).....

So, 2013 doesn't seem to be starting off any better healthwise than 2012 ended. 

Other irritating part if this can last a few weeks up to a few months - I am hoping that it clears quickly.

The doc was happy that she had a good case of pericaditis for the 20 medical students/residents who came to my room to have a chance to see.   ;D   Always happy to do my part to help the future generation of docs.

My Nan had pericarditis.

The she died.

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #35 on: January 11, 2013, 06:44:36 am »
Phil,


Wishing you a speedy recovery. Listen to your Doctor !!


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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #36 on: January 11, 2013, 09:31:46 am »
My Nan had pericarditis.

The she died.

If you suddenly turn into an old racist Presbyterian white woman contact your doctor immediately.

Otherwise give the Matteh some lurve because you're almost certainly fiiiiiiiiiiine. :-*


MtD

If I suddenly get the urge to buy a handbag, spray on Chanel #25, and change my eyewear to Walgreen's over 60 glasses, I will take that as the early signs that I am becoming that old racist Presbyterian white woman and will immediately seek medical attention.....

Oh, and I tried to insert it into the hole - but broke the monitor on my computer in the attempt.... How shall I ever explain that?   ::)

Thanks Matty - I was feeling kind of yucky last night, but woke up feeling much better... hopefully this is a good sign.... 
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #37 on: January 11, 2013, 09:35:18 am »
Phil,


Wishing you a speedy recovery. Listen to your Doctor !!


Ray

Thanks Ray and everyone else -

One thing I have learned having teh HIV/AIDS is to keep a sense of humor (as much as possible).....
Getting too down about things isn't going to make them any better. So, while I do get frustrated - particularly with the various health issues - my issues pale in comparison to the many issues that so many others (particularly LTS') have had to go through, went through, and continue to experience many times.... (I keep that in mind whenever I go through a little hiccup).
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #38 on: January 11, 2013, 09:53:29 am »
Were you tested for an active CMV infection?  Both of my pericarditis episodes were attributed to that virus due to having a weakened immune system.

Get well and REST!!!!  You won't be a great performer if you're dead. ;)

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« Reply #39 on: January 11, 2013, 10:35:01 am »
Were you tested for an active CMV infection?  Both of my pericarditis episodes were attributed to that virus due to having a weakened immune system.

Get well and REST!!!!  You won't be a great performer if you're dead. ;)

Wolfie

Hi Greg:
I have no idea if they tested for CMV or not - I see my doc on Wednesday, so I will have her look on the system and see if they tested for it - If not, I will see if she thinks we should... 

As you can see in my signature line, my CD4s have been on a steady decline - still not in the "danger" area at all - and doc attriubutes the decline to the various infections, etc. I have been having (and not the other way around)..... I will make sure I bring up the CMV to her and see what her thoughts are on it.
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #40 on: January 11, 2013, 10:43:25 am »
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000568.htm

I had never heard of this particular infection until I had my first heart attack and started having other heart related issues. 

I assume you're under the care of a great cardiologist? 
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« Reply #41 on: January 11, 2013, 10:48:58 am »
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000568.htm

I had never heard of this particular infection until I had my first heart attack and started having other heart related issues. 

I assume you're under the care of a great cardiologist?

I have been tested in past for CMV (I am pretty sure)...
But don't know if it was part of the many tests that were done when I was in hospital.
Not under the care of cardiologist just yet - see my ID doc on Wed. and she will probably hook me up with one from UM at that time.
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Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #42 on: January 11, 2013, 11:14:21 am »
Phil,

Rest means rest, not working from home, not keeping up with your schedule, etc.

If you're not going to be a good boy, Mother Mark will have to come down there and spank you with a spatula!  8)

And put down that handbag!  :o

Be well, young one. Feel better soon.

HUGS,

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #43 on: January 11, 2013, 11:17:36 am »
Yeah, what Mark said. :D  And he can stop and pick me up on the way and then we'll have a gang spanking. 

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« Reply #44 on: January 11, 2013, 12:22:36 pm »
Phil,

Rest means rest, not working from home, not keeping up with your schedule, etc.

If you're not going to be a good boy, Mother Mark will have to come down there and spank you with a spatula!  8)

And put down that handbag!  :o

Be well, young one. Feel better soon.

HUGS,

Mark

Bring the spatula!!!  LOL
I actually have a conference call at 1:00 regarding a Dept of Education grant opportunity... I was supposed to travel to our InterAmerican Campus for it, but will be doing the call from home - I couldn't get out of it...and because it is a time sensitive opportunity, needed to have the planning meeting today. I just finished reviewing and highlighting important parts of the RFP (Request for Proposals), so that I would be at least somewhat prepared for the call.

I hear you on taking some down time - unfortunately, the federal government is not going to extend deadlines to accommodate my little health problem, so I gotta do what I gotta do ----- but I am prepared for my spanking (who knows, it may just put the swelling in an area other than my heart sac - perhaps some other sac  ::)   )

Now, to develop the proposal development timeline....
September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #45 on: January 11, 2013, 12:28:35 pm »


  Dayum Phillip, sorry to hear about the latest issue.  Take care of yourself... I'd follow wolfie's advice and see whether or not you've been tested before for CMV.  If that test was negative you should probably get it done again.  It can be a pretty serious issue when the numbers are declining.

  I hope you feel better soon!
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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #46 on: January 15, 2013, 10:00:22 am »
So, I see the ID doc tomorrow - will definitely inquire about CMV...

Also, need to check on some of the lab results that were posted to my health record:

Anion Gap    7.0    Normal range = 10 - 20  mmol/L

Neutrophils  30.3   Normal range = 36.0 - 66.0%

and the big one...

Lymphocytes Relative     54.7   Normal range = 23.0 - 43.0%

The high lymphocytes relative could indicate CMV or some other type of infection  (???)

September 13, 2008 - diagnosed +
Labs:
Date    CD4    %   VL     Date  CD4  %   VL
10/08  636    35  510   9/09 473  38 2900  12/4/09 Atripla
12/09  540    30    60   
12/10  740    41  <48   
8/11    667    36  <20  
03/12  1,041  42  <20
05/12  1,241  47  <20
08/12   780    37  <20
11/12   549    35  <20
02/12  1,102  42  <20
11/12   549    35  <20

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #47 on: January 15, 2013, 10:07:46 am »
Hope you feel a lot better soon.You've had as tough time and deserve a better 2013.

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Re: Just released from hospital - Pericarditis
« Reply #48 on: January 15, 2013, 09:42:53 pm »
God Phil, what is wrong with you?  You've had so many health problems recently I certainly hope this is it for a long while.  Please rest as much as you can and do what the doctor says!  I don't spank people as Mark does, but I can sock you in the jaw. :-*
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« Reply #49 on: January 16, 2013, 06:43:29 am »
God Phil, what is wrong with you?  You've had so many health problems recently I certainly hope this is it for a long while.  Please rest as much as you can and do what the doctor says!  I don't spank people as Mark does, but I can sock you in the jaw. :-*

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