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Title: Another change in the works
Post by: aztecan on November 28, 2007, 10:44:36 pm

I saw my doc today and, in between discussing other folks, we talked about my ongoing gastric distress.

While Pepcid and Tums kept it under control for a while, they have stopped helping.

No matter how well Reyataz is working for me, not to mention zero side effects, I have decided to switch to Lexiva.

Lexiva doesn't have the proton pump inhibitor issue and it is a straight-across trade, one PI for another.

The only difference is I will have to take it and 100 mgs of Norvir twice a day. It is no big deal since I have to take my Combivir twice a day anyway,

So, I'll drop off the script tomorrow and should have my new meds by Friday or Saturday at the latest.

Wish me luck.

HUGS,

Mark

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on November 29, 2007, 12:44:47 am

Mark,

Here's hoping this time is a charm for you.... will be pulling for you!

Gary

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: Robert on November 29, 2007, 01:04:57 am

mark,

YOu would think after all this HAART business I would know something about Nucs and Non Nucs and PI's and the world of gastronomy but it all still throws me for a loop.

I do know you're having a hard time and it just kills me.  I'll do what I can though and send the spirits your way.

robert 

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: bear60 on November 29, 2007, 01:45:39 pm

I hate stomach problems. Good luck Mark, hope this works.

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: pozattitude on November 29, 2007, 01:56:55 pm

good luck Mark...

I hate stomach problems too...Kaletra almost killed me (sort of speak) but after 6 years on it I guess my body realized I'm not going to stop taking it and I don't have 1/2 as many issues anymore.

BIG HUGS with lots of LOVE

Rich

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: emeraldize on November 29, 2007, 01:58:51 pm

Mark
This reads like a winning combination for you.
Plus, you can look forward to saying " Yes, even at my age, dropping Acid is still an important part of my life."
 ;)
Em

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: J.R.E. on November 29, 2007, 07:46:56 pm

Hello Mark,

Wishing you the best on the med change. Hopefully this will do the job, and things will start getting better for you. Hang in there !!


Ray

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: Winiroo on November 29, 2007, 07:48:50 pm

Good luck Mark!

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: AlanBama on November 29, 2007, 09:28:20 pm

Mark,

I hope this one is 'the winner'.    I know how tired you are of the ongoing stomach acid problems, and I sure hope this will be a solution.

hugs,

Alan

PS -- keep us posted.

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: mjmel on November 30, 2007, 07:19:21 pm

Mark,
I've been taking Norvir since 2000. I sure hope this adjustment does work for you. The tradeoff will be noticeable bloating for the proton pump acid torture. 
Mike M

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: RapidRod on November 30, 2007, 07:53:02 pm

Mark, I hope this switch works out for you. By the way it's time to go bar hopping don't you think?  ;)

Rodney

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: northernguy on December 02, 2007, 11:18:47 am

Good luck with the switch.  I'm going to have to decide what to do about my Protonix when it comes times for HIV meds ???

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: Ann on December 02, 2007, 02:33:51 pm

Hey Mark,

Have you tried the switch over the weekend? Hope it's working out for you.

Hugs,
Ann
xxx

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: aztecan on December 02, 2007, 08:15:45 pm

Well, I started the Lexiva today. No noticeable side effects, in fact, no problems whatsoever.

I also began taking Protonix again, thank goodness. I hope it will be fully in effect in a day or so and I can bid adieu to this gastric mess I have been having.

Now, where is Akasha. I am taking two huge pills: Norvir and Lexiva (700 mgs twice a day).  :D

HUGS,

Mark

Title: Re: Another change in the works
Post by: allanq on December 04, 2007, 06:32:53 pm

Mark,

Good luck with Lexiva.

Given the problems you're having with lipoatrophy, I really wish you could get off the Combivir. AZT is a big cause of lipoatrophy.

Allan