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 ... Video Rating: 5 / 5 Orignal From: Inside Out Weight Loss (15-18): New Year's Resolutions, The Power Of Relaxed Intent, Success Journal Reviews
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