Author Topic: Just diagnosed hiv + (Read 11120 times)

Phantom2019 · « **on:** April 21, 2019, 12:58:20 am »

Hello everyone
I'm phantom, 35 yers old, not my realname, I just diagnosed hiv positive 1 month ago.. now just waiting for cd4 n viral load result,
I noticed something wrong wit mysef when my fever n cough does not recover after almost 3 week, n I ask doctor to do a rapid test . Ya im quite ready with the result n unfortunately I hv hiv positive. At first I bit wonder whom transfer this to me, ya im homosexual with multiple regular partner but I still considered mysef not very much on this activities, I more do oral than anal...I stop anal last almost 3 years ago...
Now , I still attack by fever n cough since hvnot take any medication yet...

Jim Allen · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2019, 01:30:26 am »

Hiya

Sorry to hear about the reactive result and, that you are feeling unwell.

I hope you feel better soon, although fever & cough for 3 weeks should be checked by a GP and treated

Regarding HIV would I be correct in saying its reactive on antibodies test and you are waiting for lab results? Until you have your lab results in I will ask you to only post in this one thread for the time being.

Best, Jim

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:19:24 am »

Ya
Reactive on antibodies test....Elisa test
Beside there is grow of perianal warts bcox of hpv n now i on treatment...

Jim Allen · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2019, 03:39:14 am »

Hiya

Thanks for the update, sorry to hear about the warts.

Look if your dignoisis of HIV is later confirmed with further lab results than keep in mind that with treatment life with HIV medically goes on pretty much as normal.

Do see a GP in the meantime about how you are feeling like the cough, coincidence does happen, everyone gets sick from time to time regardless of HIV status but if you are living with untreated HIV you could be at greater risk of picking up certain nasty infections that are best treated early.

Take it easy, and as mentioned keeo us posted & ask any questions you have in this one thread for the time being.

We're here to support you

Best,Jim

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2019, 05:16:24 am »

Ya
Tq JIm
Now I just worry about the hiv medication @ arv , means the side effects etc....
By the way, I hv decided not to tell everyone bout my status hiv + ...scare they blame me bcoz homosex activity...hmm..

Jim Allen · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2019, 11:47:18 am »

Hiya,

Depending on where you are located but if you have access to modern drugs, than other besides a bit of settling at first, you should simply not be expecting side effects or fear any.

When do you have your next follow-up appointment with your HIV Doctor?

Best, Jim

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2019, 01:01:43 pm »

Hi
Will b on 28 april ,,,

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2019, 02:23:35 am »

Hi all
I jus received my cd4 result which is 68...now o hv appointment with specialist since my doctor refer to specialist since she is quite new...

Jim Allen · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2019, 03:16:16 am »

Hiya,

Thanks for the update. - How are you feeling?

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I jus received my cd4 result which is 68...now o hv appointment with specialist since my doctor refer to specialist since she is quite new...

68 is low but not the end of the world, plenty of us have been there.
Did she give you any medication in the meantime or a date for when the referral meeting will be with the HIV consultant?

Also did she provide you with any viral load results?

Best, Jim

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2019, 07:09:07 am »

With cd4 count 68
I start hiv medication this nite...at 10pm
I work nite shift n bcoz this I take MC scare of the side effects etc ...

Jim Allen · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2019, 07:48:43 am »

Hiya,

Still no Viral Load results? Look take the medication as directed, drink plenty of fluids. Its normal to have a settling in phase. Just to check is it "Efavirenz / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir" that you are taking?

With the lower CD4 count its normal to also take some antibiotics, have you been prescribed any?

Look I wish you well and, i know everyone here wants to help, but nobody can help you if you don't start answering questions. Also for the last time stay in this one thread! I've moved the thread, but let me be clear that were done if you step outside of it again.

Jim

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2019, 09:40:47 am »

Hi jim
Viral load will b after taking hiv medication
Now they based on cd4 first
Here baseline notvthe viral load maybe expensive to run..

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2019, 09:42:22 am »

Yes
I received antibiotics ...

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2019, 09:44:22 am »

Sorry
I donno the rules very2 sorry.....ya efavirenz n tenofovir

Jim Allen · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2019, 11:37:05 am »

Hiya

Look the antibiotics are vital but can be harsh on the system, just keep taking them and keep in mind its not forever , its just until the HIV meds can suppress the virus and your body can for lack of better phase heal. Many of us have been through this stage including myself so we all understand it can be a rough time digesting the diagnosis and taking new drugs and antibiotics.

As for the HIV meds, never taken this combo before although take before bedtime, plenty of water seems to be the common peer recommendation and you should settle in soon. I presume the doctor has informed you to take this on an empty stomach to avoid reactions.

Keep us posted, Best, Jim

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 29, 2019, 12:19:07 am »

Hai jim
Today my 4th day taking arv ..yaa..no bad dream but jus feling sleepy n bit tired n some rash bcoz of antibiotics I think since my cd4 quiet low 68...tonite i gonna start work back nite shift after taking arv at 10pm...omg..hopefully gona b fine....actly im from MAlaysia...

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2019, 12:21:05 am »

Yaa bit dizzy too when wake up in the morning.....

Jim Allen · « **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2019, 01:04:36 pm »

Hiya

It should settle after a while but do keep an eye on it.

I personally hate getting a rash, I have the same reaction to certain antibiotics although do check it out with your doctor as often rashes look all the same but are not always caused by what we think is causing them.

Best, Jim

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2019, 11:54:20 pm »

The antibiotic make feel vomiting, rash, fever, oh very uncomfortable...how Long? Scare people see my rash..oh....

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2019, 11:56:28 pm »

Hi jim
Do u tell ur parents bout hiv+??

Jim Allen · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2019, 12:50:48 am »

Quote from: Phantom2019 on May 05, 2019, 11:54:20 pm

The antibiotic make feel vomiting, rash, fever, oh very uncomfortable...how Long? Scare people see my rash..oh....

Hiya,

Sorry to hear you are still feeling unwell, did you see the doctor already? Rashes & feeling unwell might not always be caused by what you think is causing it and, in your case if it is the antibiotics the doctor might be able to switch you to an alternative or offer something to counter the side-effects.

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Scare people see my rash..oh....

What the concern here? That people will see a rash and somehow presume you have HIV? People have rashes & skin issues, allergies etc etc etc all the time for many common reasons in life, its not specific. Now i understand feeling self-conscious though and, most of us have been there but truth is nobody can tell your HIV status by just looking at you.

Quote from: Phantom2019 on May 05, 2019, 11:56:28 pm

Hi jim
Do u tell ur parents bout hiv+??

Everyone i come into contact with knows i'm living with HIV, that includes my family. Its simply not a secrete but that's me and, the position I find myself. I presume you are asking as you are considering telling people?

Look its just a private medical condition, nothing more than that. Nearly everyone at some stage in life has one or multiple private medical conditions or challenge and, you happen to be living with HIV. Now as for sharing this medical info with family etc, totally up to you of course if you want to tell friends & family can be a great source or support but they can also be a source of pain/heartache.

Also understand that you can't control peoples reaction and, once you start telling people you can't control what people do with that information or who they share it with.

If you are considering telling than there is also a lesson on this topic including a section on "Disclosing to Family and Friends" maybe it will have some pointers https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/disclosure

Best, Jim

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 07, 2019, 03:26:01 am »

Tq jim 4 the advice etc...

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2019, 06:36:24 am »

Just to share my cd4 increase from 68 to 149 after 3 months medication.....thx God

Jim Allen · « **Reply #23 on:** December 12, 2019, 01:56:36 pm »

Glad to hear the labs are looking good.

How are you feeling?

Best, Jim

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 08, 2020, 07:21:38 am »

Hai all
Today I just received my cd4 count , unfortunately it drop to 123 from 149, a bit sad for me ...
However my esr reduce from 170 to 70 and now 52
Ya I hv talked with my doctor and she said its ok but maybe something going wrong...N actly during bloood taken I got fever, n during last month I took some juice like a supplement and it may affect the medication, so I need to stop it from now...this is what I hv discuss with my doctor.....

Jim Allen · « **Reply #25 on:** January 08, 2020, 08:29:36 am »

Hiya

CD4 counts are basically stable and the same, it's also not something to stress, be sad about or something that measures your overall health.

For some people, once the virus is suppressed the CD4's shoot up and yet for others it takes some time. It's not a race

How are you feeling in general?

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during last month I took some juice like a supplement and it may affect the medication

Yeah, certain suppliments can interact with HIV meds, always best to check before taking suppliments and also worth checking with your doctor if you even need it

Pirata · « **Reply #26 on:** January 08, 2020, 07:27:22 pm »

I feel you, it has been a battle for me too. I started with a count of 100 CD4’s almost a year ago, the highest I have had so far is 150. Last test was back in November and my CD4 were 110. I was disappointed, because I really feel great. Before my exam in November I had a little fever for a weekend and an outbreak of herpes so I think that definitely affected my count. I have learned from here to focus on my VL and give it time for my immune system to recover.

Phantom2019 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 09, 2020, 04:50:37 am »

Hai all
Tq 4 d response..

Yaa im feling ok...since my esr reduce from 70 to 52...hehe..beside im very positive person....normal range for healthy male is 10-12...

I also dicussed about healthy lifestyle example taking balance meals, exercise etc....since I work nite shift maybe it may affect my immunity ...but im hepi work at nite shift no stress huhu....

Next tests will b on march 2020 such as my 3rd cd4 count , n my first viral load since here expensive to run VL.... and other tests like hepatitis etc....

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