Justin's HIV Journal Changing Meds & Trouble with T-Cells.wmv

Today November 18, 2009, I had an appointment with my Doctor. It didnt go as well as I wanted. There were a few issues that Im having with my body. 1 my T-Cell count went down and is now at 300.

I dont know what could have happened. Right now Im on Rayetez, Novir and Truvada. My doctor has decided that we might try a different regimen. He wants to start me on Prezista (2 pills), Truvada (1 Pill) and Norvir (1Pill) so that 4 pills vs. the three pills a day I am taking now.
Its a little disturbing and scary to change meds because of the Side Effects and more changes. But thats all it is and that is all I will look at it as, a change. All I know is that I remain strong.

Weight Loss
I lost 6 lbs Im 56 and a half and I now weigh 136lbs. I used to weight 142 lbs that to me is scary. Ive never lost weight before at least not like that. But I was sick with the flu a couple of weeks ago but I have my vaccine so it wasnt that bad. We shall see if I have any more changes in my weight

Bone Density Scan
I had my first Bone Density Scan at the doctors appt Here is why my doctor recommends it.
Individuals infected with HIV have been observed to have bone densities that are lower than expected based on age. Some studies suggest BMD loss may be more common for patients on ART, while other studies find equal rates of BMD loss for HIV+ persons with no treatment experience. However, the causes and significance of lower bone mineral density (BMD) in the setting of HIV remain unclear. Fortunately, despite the data demonstrating lower bone densities in HIV-infected persons, severe osteoporosis and non-traumatic bone fractures in this population are rare. Confounding any attempts to identify causative factors of bone loss are the presence of other risk factors for low bone density among many HIV-infected persons including corticosteroid use, low testosterone levels, alcohol abuse, weight loss and lack of exercise, among others. (The science of bone density has its own lingo. Those who think a t-score has something to do with sports should check out a nice website created by Susan Ott, MD at http://uwcme.org/courses/bonephys/index.html.)

"Osteopenia & HIV", written for NATAP by Andrew Carr, MD:
www.natap.org/2000/lipo/osteopenia011501.htm

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[mikehuber100]

hi

[yeshecan7]

Dear brother keep riding of your colstrol then you will have more than enough T-cell.....drink Alkaline water like 3 litre per day for 7 days...and then chek your colstrol level. when your high colstrol level getting down automaticaly your t-cell getting up. some times doctors do not want you to know what is good for you....Except GOD !

[dmskittie12]

god bless you....i hope you live a long and happy life.

[jamescs1969]

@adriannyasia I think your comment might fall under the heading of "Kicking A Brother While He Is Down".

[adriannyasia]

You didn't have that hush puppy face when you were havin' unprotected sex with other men, did you?

[adriannyasia]

Man brings on his own destruction.

[beetz15s]

No Steak.

DARK GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

SUNLIGHT FOR THE VIT D.

[challywang]

thats not you in the picture!

[Purplesaintjames]

God bless you sooo much for sharing this. I am praying for you stay strong....

[SomeonesBeautifulSon]

Hope springs eternal and though we tire and falter

It is the strength in our hearts and mind

that we must daily alter

If we are to smile and if we are to run

We must never give up for joy is yet to come