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Offline klassykitty

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YEA!!! I hit 100
« on: July 21, 2012, 12:48:04 am »
  Screw the 200 mark, I'm happy for 100.  I got my blood tests back, my CD4 is 151.  No I don't know the %, my Dr. just calls me with the CD4 and VL (that is UD).   He did say my % was still real low, I just don't know the number.

So in 15 months my CD4 went up 60 point, numbers whatever it is.  And then in 3 months it went up almost as much as it took 15 months prior.  Go figure.

Then only thing that has really changed in 3 months is I started work, school, and my eating habits got a little worse. My eating habits have since started to get better.

Michelle 8)



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How to handle stress like a dog:
If you can't eat it or play with it.....
then pee on it and walk away

Diagnosed 01-20-2011
01-23  CD4 32    VL 125,400
02-18        76     VL 189
03-14  no cd4 test done   VL-52
04-14   69  VL-UNDECTABLE  YEA!!
05-26   50  whoopsy  
06-27   71        %-7
08-15   64 WTF %-9 
10-16  80         %7  
2012  CD4  %Thing   VL-UD
01-18  87    7
04-18  93    8  
07-16  151  8         
10-18  83    9    VL-70
2013   CD4   %thing       VL-UD
01-28  121     9
04-24  148    11   
07-25  157    11   
10-22  185    13
2014   CD-4  %thing   VL-UD
02-07 201 YEA!!!!!!  12
06-03  205      12

Offline emeraldize

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2012, 05:11:48 am »
Hey KK,

This is great news to read! Well, your immune system is apparently on the honor roll -- congratulations.

Em
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Offline wolfter

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2012, 05:39:06 am »
 :)  Great news.  Stay the course and wishing you continued improvements.

Take care and best wishes.
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Offline leatherman

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2012, 10:34:22 am »
That is good news to hear! :D
Hang in there. 200 is just around the corner  ;)
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You were leaning in to speak to me
Acting like a mover shaker
Dancing to Madonna then you kissed me
And I think about it all the time
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Offline WillyWump

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2012, 07:36:12 pm »
Congrats Kitty!!! Onward and Upward!

-Will
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Last Labs-
11-6-14 CD4- 871, UD
6/3/14 CD4- 736, UD 34%
6/25/13 CD4- 1036, UD,
2/4/13, CD4 - 489, UD, 28%

Current Meds: Prezista/Epzicom/ Norvir
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2012, 12:52:17 am »
Quote from: klassykitty on July 21, 2012, 12:48:04 am
  Screw the 200 mark, I'm happy for 100.  I got my blood tests back, my CD4 is 151. 

Michelle 8)

I hear ya Michelle !  :)  Congrats on the latest numbers. As one of those that had 16 t-cells back in 2003, and already at that point into almost 18 of being positive, I was happy when I got above 100.  I never really expected in time, to ever get much above the mid 200's. Looking back, I honestly never thought that would be possible.

So,... I am quite happy that my current t cells are at 507.  Percentage is still in the low area, But overall I am feeling pretty good considering where I've been.

I've also noticed through the past 9 years or so ( after starting treatment),  that even though some readings may be lower than others, the trend  ( for me ) has been slowly , but steadily getting better.

I had some labs done last week, so I am still waiting to view those results on line.



Take care-----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.

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


72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline klassykitty

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2012, 01:13:21 am »
Thanx guys.
I think I will celebrate with an Alabama Slammer, and a shot of Chambord in DC.  :)

Maybe even a tattoo also if I can get my wimpy, scaredy-cat nerves up.

Michelle 8)
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How to handle stress like a dog:
If you can't eat it or play with it.....
then pee on it and walk away

Diagnosed 01-20-2011
01-23  CD4 32    VL 125,400
02-18        76     VL 189
03-14  no cd4 test done   VL-52
04-14   69  VL-UNDECTABLE  YEA!!
05-26   50  whoopsy  
06-27   71        %-7
08-15   64 WTF %-9 
10-16  80         %7  
2012  CD4  %Thing   VL-UD
01-18  87    7
04-18  93    8  
07-16  151  8         
10-18  83    9    VL-70
2013   CD4   %thing       VL-UD
01-28  121     9
04-24  148    11   
07-25  157    11   
10-22  185    13
2014   CD-4  %thing   VL-UD
02-07 201 YEA!!!!!!  12
06-03  205      12

Offline leatherman

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2012, 09:36:51 am »
Quote from: J.R.E. on July 22, 2012, 12:52:17 am
I've also noticed through the past 9 years or so ( after starting treatment),  that even though some readings may be lower than others, the trend  ( for me ) has been slowly , but steadily getting better.
same thing here. ;) Even though I've barely cracked the 300 mark (finally! after 19 yrs of meds) during the last 8 yrs (8 good yrs on T/R/N) I have watched my cd4s gradually trend UP.


what sort of % are you around Ray? Mine doesn't seem to ever get over 16%, while most often I'm around 12-14%. Of course though, since I haven't been back in the hospital in 15 yrs or so, I know it's not how many or what %, its all about how well those little cd4s are doing their job. ;)

Quote from: klassykitty on July 22, 2012, 01:13:21 am
Maybe even a tattoo also if I can get my wimpy, scaredy-cat nerves up.
do you know what tat you want Michelle, or are you planning on looking through the flash at the shop?? I have always gone into a shop with the tat I wanted. While waiting I've always seen 5 or 6 other ones that I wanted too. ::) LOL
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We were standing all alone
You were leaning in to speak to me
Acting like a mover shaker
Dancing to Madonna then you kissed me
And I think about it all the time
- Darren Hayes, "Chained to You"

Offline denb45

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2012, 09:51:09 am »
Michelle congrats and your numbers, the only way you can go now it UP......right  ;)

hang-in-there  :)

Hugs

Den
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2012, 11:01:06 am »
Quote from: leatherman on July 22, 2012, 09:36:51 am


what sort of % are you around Ray? Mine doesn't seem to ever get over 16%, while most often I'm around 12-14%.


I was always meandering between 13% and 16%.  Currently it is at 17%, which I think is the highest that it's been. Sure would be nice to break 20%

I keep my numbers updated in my signature line, as they become available  :)


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.

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


72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline OneTampa

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2012, 02:20:17 pm »
Michelle,

Now doesn't it feel good to live to be over 100?  You will soon turn around that next corner and make it beyond 200.

Take care.

 :D
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Offline Cojo

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2012, 04:50:26 pm »
Right on Michelle - I admire your ever so positive spirit that is woven throughout your threads.
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May 2011 - Tested Positive
June 2011 - CD4 330   16%   VL182,000 no resistance
Oct 6, 2011 - CD4 300  20%  VL 60,000
Oct 7, 2011 - start Truvada / Isentress
Nov 29, 2011 CD4 280 26% VL 54
Feb 7 2012 CD4 260 25% UD!
Mar 20 2012 CD4 400 28%
June 2012 CD4 330 26% UD
Sept 2012 CD4 450 32% UD
Dec 2012 CD4 310 28% UD
May 2013 CD4 500 32% UD
Oct 2013 CD4 460 33% UD
May 2014 CD4 360 33% UD
Aug 2014 swap out Isentress for Tivicay
Oct 2014 CD4 320 33% UD
Feb 2015 CD4 420 30% UD
Jul 2015 CD4 480 32% VL51 !!
Sep 2015 UD
Feb 2016 CD4 460 35% UD
Aug 2016 CD4 378 33% UD

Offline klassykitty

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2012, 08:20:49 am »
I am getting a red ribbon with 01/18/2011  either under it or around it or something.

I also want a ring of feathers with the harley bar and shield.   I have a drawing of that tattoo that  I carried with me for almost 30 years and then when i moved from CO to PA it got lost, (well probably taken).  Now I will get the ribbon first.

I'm a wuss when it comes to needles and pain.  I tell my boyfriend there is a reason I take a pill every morning and not a shot in the butt every 3 months. ;D
My percent is still in the single digits.


@Leatherman --are you going this weekend?

Michelle 8)
« Last Edit: July 24, 2012, 08:25:05 am by klassykitty »
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How to handle stress like a dog:
If you can't eat it or play with it.....
then pee on it and walk away

Diagnosed 01-20-2011
01-23  CD4 32    VL 125,400
02-18        76     VL 189
03-14  no cd4 test done   VL-52
04-14   69  VL-UNDECTABLE  YEA!!
05-26   50  whoopsy  
06-27   71        %-7
08-15   64 WTF %-9 
10-16  80         %7  
2012  CD4  %Thing   VL-UD
01-18  87    7
04-18  93    8  
07-16  151  8         
10-18  83    9    VL-70
2013   CD4   %thing       VL-UD
01-28  121     9
04-24  148    11   
07-25  157    11   
10-22  185    13
2014   CD-4  %thing   VL-UD
02-07 201 YEA!!!!!!  12
06-03  205      12

Offline raymond828

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Re: YEA!!! I hit 100
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2012, 05:38:18 am »
congratz to you.
i was yesterday in hospital
my stads are vl is undect and my cd4 are 64.
so i am hoping for 100.
my englisch is not that great.
but i am learning
reyataz truvada norvir
greetz from holland
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