Living with HIV in the Philippines: Email 248: Worried Housewife

Hi Pozzie

I share the same dilemma as of those afraid to get tested, but freakin out that we're positive...

I'm 37, a housewife na hindi nakuntento, nagkamali.... at ngayon eh nangangamba na me problema.. Kelangan ko sana ng tulong mo kung paano at san ako pupunta kung gusto ko magpatest....pwede ba na basta ako pumunta sa RITM? (Translation: I'm 37, a housewife who didn't get enough, made a mistake and now is scared that I have a problem. I need your help as to how ad where I should go to get tested. Can I just go to RITM?)

Salamat.. (Thanks)

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi.

Thank you for your email.

I understand your dilemma. I know what you are feeling. Forget about the past but learn from it by taking the right actions to prevent things that can affect your health now and in the future.

You can go directly to RITM Satellite Clinic in Malate without a referral. Just tell the staff there that pozziepinoy referred you. They are all professional, non-judgmental and friendly. You can look for Lean and tell him that pozziepinoy sent you there.

Check out this link for directions:

RITM SATELLITE CLINIC

Read these other previous blog entries:

1. How to go o RITM Satellite Clinic

2. The Western Blot Test

3. Rappler's HIV Testing Walk-Through

4. My Brother Needs to be Tested

5. Kudos to the Staff of RITM Satellite Clinic

6. My Experience in RITM Satellite Clinic

7. About the HIV Test

8. Encouraged to Take the Test

9. Took the First Step