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Re: Just tested Poz

--- In hivaidsnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "kaiguyana" <kaiguyana@...> wrote:
>Hi,I tested pos 3 years ago because I got really sick and didnt know
what was wrong with me.Let me add at this point that I am 100% hetro
and was married to my wife with an eight year old son.Went to Thailand
and got a tatto and the rest is history.My WIFE WAS TESTED POS AND SO
NOW i AM SINGLE BUT REMAIN CLOSE FRIENDS WITH MY WIFE AND FORTUNATELY
MY SON WAS NEG.My cd 4 COUNT WAS 20 BUT IS NOW BACK OVER 200 AND i AM
SO GLAD i WENT ON MEDS IMMEDIATELY.i LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE ALTHOUGH THE
ILLNESS STAYS AND SO DOES THE STIGMA BUT LIFE IS CERTAINLY NOT OVER
AND i NOW HAVE A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF THE ILLNESS AND AM STRIVING TO
HELP TO ADVISE PEOPLE AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY SO KEEP POSITIVE THOUGHTS
AND YOU WILL GET THROUGH THE ILLNESS PART AND BE HEALTHY AT LEAST,THE
OTHER ISSUES ARE A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH AND I CANT CLAIM
TO HAVE MASTERED THEM ALL YET EITHER.BE COOL AND ALL THE BEST.
George
> Hey guys,
> I've just tested HIV+. I haven't told anyone becuase I'm afraid of the
> stigma. I'm not in a relationship and haven't been in one for a couple
> of years now. Unfortunately, I had a hookup and am paying the price
> for my lapse of judgement. Discovered I was postive when I went to
> complete a scholarship medical.
>
> My biggest question is whether I have to start medication immediately
> or not. I'm not ready to disclose my status and purchasing the meds is
> certainly going to raise red flags. Can anyone give me any info that
> will help me make a decision.
>










Thu Aug 3, 2006 10:27 am

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Hey guys, I've just tested HIV+. I haven't told anyone becuase I'm afraid of the stigma. I'm not in a relationship and haven't been in one for a couple of...
kaiguyana
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Aug 2, 2006
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... the ... couple ... price ... immediately ... meds is ... that ... The way you find out if you need to start on meds is what stage you are in. When i was...
Brian
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Aug 3, 2006
11:24 am

... of ... to ... thru ... year ... Hi my name is Danielle i have been pos for 3 years that i have known.. i never really respond to anybody's post.but i will...
Danielle
je_suis_dani
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Aug 4, 2006
11:28 am

Danielle, Thanks for responding to my post. It's kind of you to share in that way. I'm trying hard to stay positive and healthy. I've not be worry much about...
Kai Charles
kaiguyana
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Aug 7, 2006
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... what was wrong with me.Let me add at this point that I am 100% hetro and was married to my wife with an eight year old son.Went to Thailand and got a tatto...
georgekuhnert58
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Aug 3, 2006
11:25 am

Is there anyone from the group attending the conference in Toronto. I from Malawi. ... All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and...
Jose Phiri
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Aug 4, 2006
11:34 am

George, Thanks for sharing. It really helps. I'm am trying to keep postive thoughts about my status. I haven't checked my cd4 count yet, but will . . ....
Kai Charles
kaiguyana
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Aug 7, 2006
1:02 pm

Just tested Poz? http://thebody.com/learning.html Kai Charles <kaiguyana@...> wrote: George, Thanks for sharing. It...
Marq
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Aug 10, 2006
11:42 am

Acceptance is the hardess thing ever. Try not to keep looking back at it. You will never be able to change it. I still to this 6 year keep telling GOD that...
sweetness563
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Aug 14, 2006
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What an encouraging story. I appreciated reading it. Thanks for sharing. ... what was wrong with me.Let me add at this point that I am 100% hetro and was...
Marq
pozrocker
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Aug 10, 2006
11:42 am

Just keep pressing forward. Don't look back those are the things you can't change. Like all of us no one thought it would be them. It sad not that it's...
sweetness563
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Aug 14, 2006
12:36 pm

Hi Everyone: Greetings from Philadelphia! I'm new to the group and I'm looking for information on retreats or support groups. also, looking for new friends. ...
Alexander Agudelo
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Aug 15, 2006
12:31 pm

Liked your sharing of your experience George. I have been hiv poz since Oct of 2003 but I found out when I had West Niles Virus that almost killed me. Was told...
Eldon Kutz
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Aug 16, 2006
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Group...I am so touched and moved by your stories. I've been HIV+ for over 22 years and never sick, thank all the Gods. If anyone, at anytime wants advice or ...
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Aug 16, 2006
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... the ... couple ... price ... immediately ... meds is ... that ... Hi, I was diagnosed April 2000 and have never been on meds. I was lucky I guess because...
positivelyserious
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Aug 4, 2006
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Hi Positivelyserious, Thanks for responding. I'm still trying to accept my status. I keep thinking of telling my family/friends, but am not ready. ...
Kai Charles
kaiguyana
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Aug 7, 2006
1:00 pm

You don't say where you are so I don't know what kind of support is available in your area. You can get a lot of info on line at sites like body.com. I have...
John
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Aug 4, 2006
11:37 am

John, Thanks. I'll try yoiur suggestions. It's hard now, but I'm sure things will get better . . . or at least I hope. I've been praying for a miracle . . ....
Kai Charles
kaiguyana
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Aug 7, 2006
12:56 pm

Hi Buddy, Everyone has their own unique experience with HIV. For me, I tested positive in 1987 and told myself I would start meds as soon as I felt it was...
Club Plus
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Aug 8, 2006
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Jae, Thanks! You have given me a "pick me up." I'm happy to hear you're managing so well. It's good to hear positive stories like yours. I've been getting much...
Kai Charles
kaiguyana
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Aug 9, 2006
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Hi all, Just wanted to ask Americans in the group how i can go about getting a residence Visa incase i get a Green Card,considering that am HIV+.Anyone with...
james omito
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Aug 22, 2006
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If you talking about residence in the US don't let anyone in any official statis know you have HIV, they will not even allow you in the US, one of those stipid...
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