James
14 February 2005
A New Adventure
As my title states today I started a new adventure. I started my HIV medications. When I was released from the hospital in January I was told that depending on my genotype I would more than likely be placed on Combivir and Sustiva. However, when I went in today they changed my cocktail, to Epivir, Viread, and Sustiva. I have taken the Epivir and Viread for the day and so far the only side effect I have experienced was sweat. The Sustiva allegedly causes vivid dreams so I was prescribed porn before I go to bed :) Right now I guess I only have a few concerns. Obviously I am hoping that I respond well to my treatment. My viral load as of January 26th was 439,000 and my T-cells were at 417. Today I had a new blood workup done and will have those results posted by the end of this week. Today at the doctor as well I found out that I am more than likely suffering from gallstones again. So in the up and coming year I am looking at four operations. One to remove part of my lower right lung (due to the infiltrate), lymphadectomy (removal of lymph nodes), spleen removal and then gallbladder removal. Once my viral load gets to an undetectable level then we will start scheduling the surgeries one by one. I will keep this updated as I discover new things . Love,
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James, Thanks for posting this. You are a very bright and powerful person who has already transcended previous "bumps in the road". This HIV is a manageable disease and is effectively treated in many ways beyond those of conventional western medicine. As you continue your medical treatment, please also include a true holistic approach -- every sphere of your being assists with healing.
You are a fighter...and I love the way you write...i m looking forward to seeing more of your writing...my parents were found to be HIV positive in 2008. It was a rude shock cos my dad went thru surgeries and chemo for cancer in his 30s. I gues the 80's were not the best of times to get surgeries done..or say have blood transfusion..all said and done, today, my parents and my brother and I are dealign with this situation...i wake up with fear each day and im scared of imagining how all this is going to end..apart from other issues i face personally..but i am sure i can learn a lot from you..take good care of yourself...hugs
sudha
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