HIV side effects, treatment

Four years ago today, I gave birth to a wonderful, beautiful, baby boy. That little boy saved my life. I had no idea that I was HIV positive. None. It was a routine test at the OB/GYN that changed my...

Submitted on Jul 6, 2011

Starting meds

Well, I did it…I started meds. I took my husband with me into the doctor’s office because I knew that I wouldn’t follow through with getting medication if I didn’t have his support. I’m not sure why...

Submitted on Jun 16, 2011

Avoidance

I am not sure why I do this. I avoid getting my lab work done. I avoid going to the doctor. I always reschedule. I take my medication and NEVER miss a dose. I just don’t want to go every 3 months. It...

Submitted on Jun 3, 2011

New regimen of meds, and my comments on my speech in the 6th Int'l Conference of Adherence and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (doctor/patient relationship)

The big part your Doctor plays in your life! It's like a marriage...if there is no communication or respect , there will be a divorce! or a person being less adherent to your hiv medications..I tried...

Submitted on May 27, 2011

How a 'HULLO' Can Make a Great Difference

A few days ago I was trying to relax after a hectic day when my phone suddenly rang. I love phone calls so you can imagine how fast I rushed to answer it and when I saw the caller ID, I was even more...

Submitted on May 17, 2011

Unashamedly Positive….It was Only A Dream!!!

I had this amazing dream the other night or maybe early morning? It seemed so real and fantastical- don’t know if that’s an actual word but it really fits the moment! I have recently moved from a two...

Submitted on May 16, 2011

To Take or Not to Take Your Meds

I want to start by saying I am not a doctor or a scientist! I speak from my own experience as many of you know! I have been positive for 20 years, and I decided not to be on medication for the first...

Submitted on May 16, 2011

Unashamedly Positive…Normal is soooo over rated!!!

Isn’t it weird how we are perceived by others? I went to meet friends for an ‘Andy Warhol’ exhibition the other day; I’ve known them for years and met them through being Positive. I don’t get to see...

Submitted on Apr 27, 2011

Doctors

In my last blog I wrote about how for the first time, I was feeling sick. This time, I want to talk about the care I received. I went to my family doctor because I thought I had something wrong with...

Submitted on Apr 25, 2011

Update from Sonia

Hello, It's been a mad 3 months. Moved to a new city, new job and life has been a roller coaster. Meeting new friends, and some old ones too. In a busy life while I am trying to be like everybody...

Submitted on Apr 19, 2011