Email 35: Needing To Talk

Hi Pozziepioy,

Last month I was confirmed HIV positive. I was just taking for a routinary test when I discovered it. I read a lot of info’s bout the disease and came across your blog. I must say I’m okay now as I discovered it in the earliest time and I’m glad that I have no opportunistic infections yet. 

I already went to RITM for a check up but they don’t have yet CD4 test back then. I was scheduled on Aug XX for the CD4 test, but I’m afraid that my CD4 will drop down by that time. I wish I can take ARV’s by this time but sadly there’s a cut off in CD4 count.

By the way can I get your number so I can talk to you and ask for some advice? Here's my no by the way XXXX.

Thanks.

XXX

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi XXX,

Thank you for reading my blog.

Though it is shocking for you that you are HIv positive, I am still happy that you found out your status when you don’t have opportunistic infections yet. Unlike me who was already sick with pneumonia at the time I was tested, I am happy that you are still in good health.

RITM now has the reagent for CD4 testing so you can have another schedule if you want. I can also arrange for an earlier schedule, just let me know in advance when you are going there. I would want you to get treatment as early as possible, in case you need it.

I will text you later so we can coordinate on what your next steps will be.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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