Email 164: CD4 Test for Returning Patients

Hi Pozziepinoy,

Ask ko lang need pa po ba magpasked for cd4 sa RITM kung hnd kana newly, I mean old patient ka na sa ARG. Thank you. Stay healthy.

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Email 163: My ARV's are Running Out!

Hi Pozziepinoy,

Do you know where I can buy efavirenz tablets (Estiva-600)and lamivudine/zidovudine tablets? I get my medications for free but my doctor in San Lazaro Hospital in SACCL had an early vacation leave and my meds are running out. I got a prescription from my other doctor and tried buying at Mercury but they don't have efavirenz. I was diagnosed with HIV for a year now, and luckily, my body is responding well to the medications. 

I would really appreciate it if you can help. Thanks.

XXX

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Email 162: How to go to RITM Satellite Clinic

Hi Pozziepinoy,

Thank you for this site. This really helps a lot for so many people as guidance for the right thing to do. Likewise,  an ear to listen people fears and worries. I researched through the net and Thanks God that I found your site or this site. This really encourages people to get a test.

I'm the one of those who have a lot of worries and fear for the possibilities that I am infected with such. Not because I am involving or involved with multiple partners but because of the history of the ex-girlfriend of my boyfriend who have very risky practiced, drugs . . and having multiple sex partners.

We are planning together with my boyfriend to take the HIV test and other STD testing in RITM-Satellite Clinic as you have advised through pozziepinoy.blogspot.com probably this 2nd week of January after the new year.

Related to this, we would ask your advise below:

1. We are not very familiar in Manila. Please advise how we could reached in RITM-Satellite Clinic - either through jeepney or taxi.
2. If we are in the RITM-Satellite Clinic it is safe to ask to the front desk/information for the test or the procedure? or; What are those steps we need to follow?

Thank you so much! Your site encourages us a lot.

God Bless,
Gi

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi GI.

Thank you for your email. Thanks for saying good things about my blog.

I am proud of you and your boyfriend for having the courage to take the HIV test. This move is an act of responsibility to both of you but also to your future as a couple and for your families too. No matter what the result maybe, what is important is you have taken the right step.

Regarding your question, I will post again what I posted in my previous blog:

HOW TO GO TO RITM SATELLITE CLINIC:

1. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

    a. Jeepney/Bus:

        1. From Pasay, Baclaran, Makati and nearby areas: Take the Pasay-Taft-Quiapo Jeepney and ask the driver to drop you off at Remedios Street. On Remedios walk until you see Leon Guinto Sr. Street then turn left. Walk a little until you see the RITM Satellite Clinic on the right side.

        2. From Caloocan, Quezon City, Recto, Quiapo, Sta. Cruz and nearby areas: Take Taft-pasay Jeepney and ask the driver to drop you off at J. Nakpil Street. Cross taft Avenue and walk on J. Nakpil until you see Leon Guinto Sr. Street, then turn right. Walk a little until you see the RITM Satellite Clinic on the Left side.

     b. LRT:

        1. From Baclaran, EDSA, Buendia, Vito Cruz Stations: Pay to go to Quirino Station. Either walk or take the jeepney on Taft Avenue and ask the driver to drop you off at Remedios Street. On Remedios walk until you see Leon Guinto Sr. Street then turn left. Walk a little until you see the RITM Satellite Clinic on the right side.

        2. From Caloocan, Quezon City, Blumentritt, Recto, U.N. Stations; Pay to go to Pedro Gil. Either walk or take the jeepney on Taft Avenue and ask the driver to drop you off at J. Nakpil Street. Cross taft Avenue and walk on J. Nakpil until you see Leon Guinto Sr. Street, then turn right. Walk a little until you see the RITM Satellite Clinic on the Left side.

2. TAXI or PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION:

    a. Take Taft and turn to either J. Nakpil or Remedios Streets until you reach Leon Guinto Sr. Street

LANDMARKS:

    1. Near Taft Ave landmark: BPI Bank

    2. Remedios St. Landmark: Mini Stop Convenient Store

MAP OF RITM SATELLITE CLINIC

ABOUT RITM SATELLITE CLINIC:

1. It is one of the most discreet, non-discriminatory and supportive clinics for an HIV Test
2. FREE HIV Test and counseling for men having sex (MSM)
3. Open from Mondays to Sundays, from 9am to 6pm. 
4. It is the ONLY clinic that offer FREE HIV for MSM. Cut off of screening is 3:30pm. 
5. The HIV Test uses both Rapid and Particle Agglutination HIV Tests which provide accuracy of up to 99%. This means that there is no need to wait for a confirmatory result (Western Blot Test) that would take 2-3 weeks.
6. One can get the result from the HIV test 2-3 hours after the screening.
7. Aside from HIV/STI Screening, the other services offered are: Dermatology Clinic, OB-Gynecology and Infectious Diseases
8. Very accessible to public and private transportation

    

ADDRESS & Contact Number of the RITM Satellite Clinic

RITM Satellite Clinic

Address: #1850 Leon Guinto Street, Malate, Manila

Phone: 353-8922

Clinic hours: Mondays thru Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM

When you get to the RITM Satellite Clinic, look for Lean or Phil and tell them that Pozziepinoy referred you. They know what to do. They will guide you throughout the process of the HIV Test from filling out the forms, to counselling and to the actual process of the test. Don't worry, the staff are very professional, non judgmental and very accommodating.

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-

© Copyright. All Rights Reserved by Pozziepinoy 2012

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Last Friday was the Christmas Party of RITM-ARG. I was there. Nobody knows me except the staff of RITM-ARG. I haven't even met in person the staff of RITM Satellite Clinic. I have been an online counsellor for a year now and I help PLHIV's through my blog and by communicating with the staff of both RITM-ARG and RITM Satellite. However, once in a while I go and visit the staff and some patients in the hospital.

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Email 161: Courage to Take The Test

Hi Pozziepinoy.

Nagbasa ko ang mga blogs mo, grabe, noon kinakabahan ako magpatest pero ngayon after reading yours blogs eh mejo lumakas na rin ang loob ko. Plano ko next week, pero d ko masasabi na ready na ko to get tested.

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Email 160: Something Good To Share About

I received this email and it is really something to share about. All of us PLHIV's have the right to seek assistance with regards to our condition and we deserve to be assisted by our treatment hubs and HIV/AIDS Organizations.

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Email 159: PLHIV Seeking Assistance

Hello po Pozziepinoy. 

I am XXX. I was diagnosed to have HIV with pneumonia last Oct 2012 and eventually had CMV retinonitis. I'm confined in RITM Alabang since November until now. I got blurred vision and I am unable to read. I can read a bit now and I'm thankful. 

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Email 158: On Skin Rashes

Good day. 

I have been diagnosed with HIV for a month now overseas and now I'm currently having my vacation here in Manila. My doctor gave me this ARV tablet (Atripla) but after three weeks of taking this medicine I noticed some rashes on my arms, chest and my stomach. They are like a blotches maybe. I am not sure. They are also very itchy and are getting worse.

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