What's the most difficult part? Telling people
How do you manage to live with the drug side effects? No side effects with my meds
How do side effects affect your life? N/A
How do the elaborate multidrug regiments affect your life? I only take 1 pill a day,it is 3 meds in one called ATRIPLA..no side effects but reall cool vivid dreams.I take it when going to bed.
Do you live in fear of infection? a little but not much
Of fever? not really
What was it like to hear your diagnosis? I feel to the ground crying and thought I was a gonner..boy,was i wrong!Its been 10 years and so far so good!
Have you experienced prejudices? yes
Was it difficult telling your friends and family? very but the ones I have told are cooler than i thought they would be...
Or did you not.I havent told everyone.It isnt everyones business..
Are there stories of good or bad experiences you have had with physicians? all good..my doc rocks!
Do you have advice for us?play safe each and every time you have sex.Dont be affraid of us..it isnt that EZ to get really.hugs and love are not a way to get HIV
Do's and don'ts. Do exersize,sleep well and eat right...dont do meth or coke or any drug that is gonna weaken your imune systum or make you behave in risky sex..
Anything you want to tell your future physicians!good luck and God speed!!