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Offline lady 62

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long term survivor over 50
« on: April 18, 2007, 07:22:25 pm »
I am a lady whose husband was far, far from faithful.  I am a 62 and have been infected since 1989.  Undectable, I can say that my Doctor is tops....  I had a bad year in 2004...Gullstones cause by meds that they use to give at the beginning.  The meds now are much better.  People who get HIV now are in a much better position than when I first got it.  I never thought I would live this long.  I am looking at a very long life left in me.   God bless us all.

Offline aztecan

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2007, 10:04:30 pm »
Howdy Lady,

Welcome to the forums and this eclectic family of ours. We have such a wonderfully varied group here.

It sounds like you have had your share of being put through the mill. I hear you about the old meds. I am going through that right now, so I understand.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello, I'm glad you're here and I look forward to hearing more from you.

HUGS,

Mark
"May your life preach more loudly than your lips."
~ William Ellery Channing (Unitarian Minister)

Offline mark54

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2007, 10:33:09 pm »
finally, someone older than me, thank god and welcome. 

Offline mudman8

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2007, 01:30:45 pm »
I guess I should be in this group instead of under 50. I'm 53.  doing alright.
Life is analog

Offline kellyspoppi

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2007, 06:00:54 pm »
i'm 55 and poz over 21 years. i quess i belong here as well. haven't had much in the way of sickness until i got the flu this week. kicked my butt. thank god my cd4 is 900. otherwise i'm not sure i would have recovered as quickly. look forward to contributing.
kellyspoppi

Offline Christine

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2007, 07:04:43 pm »
Hello my Lady,
Welcome! I understand about the meds, they can be rough.

Glad your here!
Christine
Poz since '93. Currently on Procrit, Azithromax, Pentamidine, Valcyte, Levothyroxine, Zoloft, Epzicom, Prezista, Viread, Norvir, and GS-9137 study drug. As needed: Trazodone, Atavan, Diflucan, Zofran, Hydrocodone, Octreotide

5/30/07 t-cells 9; vl 275,000

Offline Joe K

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2007, 07:22:13 pm »
Hello Lady,

I'm 52 and have been poz for 23 years, so I share your history and certainly can relate to your experiences.  As Mark said, we are a pretty diverse group, but our hearts are always in the right place.

Welcome to the forums.

Offline J.R.E.

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2007, 07:38:29 pm »
Hello Lady,

Just want to say hello and welcome you to the forums.

Ray



 
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.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline jangels58

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2007, 05:26:55 pm »
I am a lady whose husband was far, far from faithful.  I am a 62 and have been infected since 1989.  Undectable, I can say that my Doctor is tops....  I had a bad year in 2004...Gullstones cause by meds that they use to give at the beginning.  The meds now are much better.  People who get HIV now are in a much better position than when I first got it.  I never thought I would live this long.  I am looking at a very long life left in me.   God bless us all.
  Hello, I am to female hertersexuaal,like to get to know more, I have had it since 1985 I am 49. Jangels58

Offline anniebc

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2007, 04:47:25 pm »
Well there goes my claim to fame....being the oldest Chook in the hen house, I'm not an LTS, it's only been 5 years for me but I just wanted to call in and say hi and welcome to the forum...hope to hear more from you.

Hugs
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Offline Jeffreyj

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2007, 01:59:52 am »
About to hit the big Five-Oh in June. Welcome to the forums. God Bless us all indeed.
Positive since 1985

Offline alterman

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2007, 04:07:48 am »
52 and kickin

Offline PRMike

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Re: long term survivor over 50
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2007, 06:16:47 pm »
Hi I just found this one and I too am a long term survivor 27 years this Oct and thank God and my Doctors I have only been sick once with PCP phenomia (not sure if i spelled it right) and that was because I was using Drugs Crystal Meth which thank God I have been clean now for over 5 years and my health is great, ever since I got off Drugs I have been undectable and T-cells have been over 500..
anyway I just wanted to say hi and let you know that it feels good to be able to speak to others that have seen the things we have.. oh I'm 52  bye and God bless
PRMike

 


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