HIV+ since 2010. 51 yo. Undetectable, good health besides osteoarthritis making full hip replacement necessary schedules mid-May but possibly soon if slot available. Always been active and loved walking dogs, hiking, and no issues with weight or fitness. Over the last 18 months the joint has become increasingly painful and despite rest, PT, diet adjustments to avoid inflammatory foods; the decline nosedived ≈ 3 mos ago severely limiting my mobility and in desperate need of relief.
I’ve experimented with a couple tens units…ranging from the standard unit down to the battery powered hand held version that are more for pinpoint accuracy for trouble spots. I probably did not give… read more
Any plans for the upcoming year?
Believe
With covid-19 cases rising in all 50 states, some states are considering indoor masking once again. Where do you stand on all of this?
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In aug I had got sick with a uti and it was pretty bad because I didn’t know I had it. With me fighting that there was maybe two time within that week I missed my meds. In September I think I had missed as well but I also been up and down with takin them at the same time everyday but I am takin them and that’s only due to work and sleep. I have been on the meds five years. My anxiety is triggered and I Ben freaky out with panic attacks that I have became resistant to the meds due to this. Within… read more
My 4 hiv drugs are taken 4 times daily, 12 noon 2pm 10pm and 1am. I can be as late as I wish in taking them, as there is much more forgiveness in a twice or four times daily regime. Twice or four… read more
Songs bring back memories. What is the song in your life that you remember from a situation, a memory or something else?
Fire by Ohio Players
As per my last post thanks for all the great responses. I feel so much better I’m in the green zone. However lots of questions on what truly is undectable. So many different opinions even from doctors. We know the tests are getting more sensitive on viral load and soon I’m assuming that under 10 will be the new normal than the current under 20. With that being said does a 200 viral load considered to be worse then 100? Does under 20 mean better then 40? And So on and so on.or it’s all relative… read more
Good Morning Paulm63
It seems these days that the orange man..(Trump).. is all over the news. Do you need a break from it?
Yes
Have you ever read the pamphlet on your medications?
Some medications you can just take them without food.
Other medications you have to take them with food.
for the medications that you have to take with food do you know what kind of food you have to eat to make that drug work at its maximum?
Did you know that some HIV medications work better when you eat fatty foods?
It's important to read those pamphlets that come with the medications then you know how to actually take your medications.
I understand that meds have that time folded up paper glued to the bottle with stuff written on it. I just don't have a microscope to read any of it.
I see more people here from many places here in the US, and around the world. I am curious about these places
Are you happy with where you live, or would you move if you could? As a person with HIV, do you receive adequate and compassionate healthcare? Are the people of your community accepting or do you feel discriminated against, if they were to know your status? What is your favorite thing about where you live? Are there nature or historic sites of interest? Anything at all that you would… read more
I live in East Boston MA. I have an excellent Healthcare team, mostly due to my primary care Dr. He as assemble a great team to treat me. As for my neighborhood it still amazes me the stigma people… read more