From there I first went to PGH-SAGIP and finally moved to TMC's I-REACT which is nearer my place. I was happy that my doctor got the right mix the 1st try. It was Duovir and Nevirapine. My first CD4 count was 18. My doctor told me to take prophylaxis like cotrimoxazole every 3 days which was unbearable but after 3 months my CD4 went up to 124 and I had my first viral load test - it was 47/ml. So both of us were shocked as we were expecting it to be in the millions or so.
Positivebuthappy
POZZIEPINOY'S RESPONSE
Hi Positivebuthappy.
Thanks for sharing your story to us. I am so happy that everything is working well for you.
Like what I always say to everyone, the HIV/AIDS Treatment hub will be your "second home" and you need to find one that will suit you best. All hubs are the same and they all serve the same purpose. However, you need to choose a hub which is very accessible to you, with a doctor that you can partner with, with efficient facilities and with readily accessible ARV's.
In your case I am glad that you found your second home in TMC's I-REACT. I am hearing good things about that private hub but if you can share more about it please do so. We need to know all other options, all the other hubs so that others can really choose which one is best for them.
Stay healthy,
Pozziepinoy
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