2 months on..

It's been exactly 2 months since I learnt of my status, it's a whole roller coaster ride thus far albeit an expensive one. I have lost count of the money I spent on medications for STD (I am still on Aldara to treat chlamydia), and the tests.

I could have chosen to go for government funded tests but it is very inconvenient for me to have to take an entire day off to get tests done and another day off to collect results. With my current job, I am just unable to do so, maybe I will have flexibility in my new job to allow me to take half day at the hospital?

I also cannot risk anyone at work finding out. Much as I hate to say it, but it can cost me my job, and I am not prepared for that.

I have come across plenty of people who thinks they know everything about HIV, including well-minded church people. Then they debate and talk as if they know it all but in actual fact, what they say were just bull shit and for all the wrong facts. I can't even begin to correct them, I felt powerless and at the same time, I am mindful of my own status.

I won't say I know everything, but at least I can say I know better than them all. I am doing my best to keep up with the latests developments and arming myself with knowledge across all areas.

On HIV medications, I have not yet begin on that, my next blood tests are due end of the month (which I brought it forward due to some unforeseen circumstances). The doctors wanted to chart my readings before we decide on medications. A good idea I thought.

Life is slowly returning back to normal but I have a changed diet, my daily intake will consist of yoghurt and fruits. I have cut down on processed food, and go organic for most greens as I can.

And I am seeing the boy who brought back a meaning to life for me.


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Comments

  1. Isaac Rizard11 May 2012 at 01:18

    Glad to know that everything is returning to normal now. I am very sure whatever that happens to you is a blessing in disguise, one that propel you to do more useful things and not hanging to something that doesn't bring you any values whatsoever. Be well and happy... :) ~ Isaac Rizard

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  2. Anonymous11 May 2012 at 11:25

    Thanks Isaac, it sure did! :)

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  3. Anonymous3 June 2012 at 14:20

    I'm curious, why did they put you on Aldara for Chlamydia, instead of antibiotics?

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  4. Anonymous4 June 2012 at 14:40

    I did have antibiotics..

    They gave me 4 antibiotic pills, a jab and then eventually I was using Aldara for 8 weeks to rub in and around the anus daily.

    It went away after 8 weeks..

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