today is my first appt with ID dr. im scared
dont worry sweety
follow up
CD4 285 and Viral Load - 43800 (which she was suprised as many VL's are in the 100K's?) - confirmed that low CD4 was bc i was just infected in last 8 weeks and it should go up with medication.......she mentioned a percentage and ive heard of people talking about it ? She said 13%?
I was recommended to get 2 vaccines (3 really but 2 were lumped in 1 shot). Hep A and B - bc the blood work came back that I am not immune to either so they want to make sure I am protected against that if exposed. Also a Prevnar 13 which is a pneumonia vaccine. The Dr said that all blood work looked good except my liver count was a little low but with starting meds that should come up.
Dr was pleased with all the blood work and my levels and said as long as I take meds every day at same time (keep it constant in my system) and take care of myself that I should be able to live a normal life. The Dr presented 2 medication options (Stribild or Triumeq) but was opting more towards the Triumeq bc if I do need to start an anti anxiety (i was on Zoloft a year ago and am considering it again as i feel like i am obsessed with this) at some point that the best choice was the Triumeq since it doesn’t have a booster in it? She also said that Triumeq doesn’t affect the liver or cholesterol as much as the other one.
Sooooooo…. I start meds (1 pill a day) tomorrow or Wed - whenever it comes in at Rite Aid …..in 3 weeks I get labs done to recheck levels and liver and cholesterol. The week after that (which will be 4 weeks total) I go back in for a follow up.
Any thoughts? Anyone on this?
Good news
Triumeq?
triumeq
I was just at my infectious disease doctor and he recommended I switch to Triumeq! He liked it becuase it's once a day, no side effects and less long term issues (such as liver problems). I'm just waiting on the allergy test to come back! But I can say, that I've never had a once a day plan in my 9 years, so I'm pretty excited about that!
Hi Katie06 - i am on Day 13
Hi Katie06 - i am on Day 13 on Triumeq - so far ok - I was scared outta my pants to start it especially with the stupid warning card it came with. I have high anxiety so even though i tested neg to allergy my mind said otherwise...lol...i actually had the darn thing between my teeth 14 days ago and couldn't do it. LOL......I think the only thing i have noticed is that I am still very tired. Not sure what that is all about...since this is new for me. DX 8/2
I think you are off to a
I think you are off to a great start! My best advice is to communicate with your doctor. Make a list of questions you may have in mind, if you are not happy with your doctors sugguestions let them know how you feel. If your having issues with side effects or wanna make the decision to change meds Just talk with your Doctor. Communication is the best key to find out what best suits you and to keep you healthy and to take your meds as prescribed. With treatment options and more treatments with less side effects You are gonna be fine.