Email 726: Vaccinations Even with Pneumonia

Hi Pozzie, I was just diagnosed last Oct 27, 2013. I had my CD4 test last October 29 and it went so low, 46 to be exact. I was advised of the following vaccines Hepa-B Influenza Pneumonia23 PCV13 I'm wondering which vaccine should I have first? I have pneumonia as of now. And if you know a clinic that I can get this vaccines in a lower price, please let me know. THANK YOU Pozzie! ...

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Email 725: Having Fever on Trial Period

Good Day!!! I'm Mike, i would like to ask if you had fever on your first week that you're taking your ART Meds? If not, what are the side effects that you've experience on the ART meds that you're taking? Thanks and Best Regards, Mik...

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Email 724: Feeling the Side Effects of Efavirenz

Hi. Thank you for all the encouragement and the information that your blog provides, and it has been a great help in my journey since last September when I was confirmed to be HIV+. I recently had my change of ARV since Nevirapine gave me the expected fever and rashes. Just yesterday I started taking Efavirenz as a new measure. I took the Efav last night by 10PM and tried to sleep and I noticed that when I was roused from slumber...

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Email 723: Wants to Join the Support Group

Hi pozzie. I am one of your avid followers and blog reader. I appreciate your time responding to all the questions where i and many others get a lot of positive information from. Its uplifting. I want to attend your upcoming activities about inspirational stories of hiv positive people. As of now,. I am still down and depressed,.i want someone to talk to who is as well in the same situation as i am. I hope you can help me join attend any events....

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ADVISORY: New Schedule of CD4 Test in RITM-ARG

ADVISORY Please be advised that the NEW CD4 Testing Schedule  at RITM-ARG is from 8:30 - 9:30 am starting November 4, 2013 This advisory  is approved by Dr. Rossana Ditangco Head, RITM-ARG "WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!" -Pozziepinoy- Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST??  Check this link: CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM If you have...

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ADVISORY: RITM Satellite Clinic Closed on November 1 and 2, 2013

ADVISORY RITM SATELLITE CLINIC will be CLOSED on November 1, 2013 (Friday) and  November 2, 2013 (Saturday) Clinic will resume its operations on  November 3, 2013 (Sunday) This advisory has been approved by Dr. Rossana Ditangco Head, RITM-ARG/ RITM Satellite Clinic "WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!" -Pozziepinoy- Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST??  Check...

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ADVISORY:Philippine Government HIV/AIDS Hubs Closed on November 1, 2013

ADVISORY Please be advised that ALL PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT HIV/AIDS TREATMENT HUBS NATIONWIDE will be closed on November 1, 2013 To those who have a scheduled ARV refill, consultation, diagnostic tests, PLEASE come to the facilities this week. THANK YOU! "WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!" -Pozziepinoy- Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST??  Check this...

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PLHIV Story: Live Your Life

I had three immature relationships before I had surrendered myself to the guy which I loved so much but chose to break up after a year of being together. Numerous issues caused everything. The greatest was because I learned the lifestyle of being a "call boy" despite of being a good student in UP. I felt so small and decided to partway with him. Upon our break-up, I was this freely man who tend to hook up with everyone. Be it on bars,...

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PLHIV Story: Acceptance, Courage and Faith

Hi Pozziepinoy, thank you sa blog mo kasi napakalaking tulong sa mga PLHIV at saka dun sa mga curious. Napaka daming topic na nakaka enlighten. If I'm not mistaken you had an interview for TV5's Positive (primer). Anyway po, I'm 28 years old, diagnosed with hiv last Sept. 20, 2013. I have a partner for 5 years. I just want to share yung mga naramdaman ko, mga symptoms na nagmanifest until ma diagnose ako. August 2012, nakakaramdam na ako ng...

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Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry: September 2013 Report

The September 2013 Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry of the Department of Health - National Epidemiology Center, just came out today. From the report, there are 427 new HIV cases in the country which is 35% higher than the same period last year. 94% cases were male, with 413 (97%) cases reported as sexual contact as the mode of transmission. males having sex with males comprise 84% of the cases. The bulk of the cases came from the NCR (52%),...

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Email 722: PLHIV Wants to Gain Muscles

May tanong po ako pag poz po ba tas nag work out possible pang lumake katawan? I mean possible ba mag ka muscle? Kahit uminom ng creatine, amino, tas whey protien.? Thanks  XXX TRANSLATION I have a question. If one is a PLHIV and starts working out, would it be possible to get a big body? What I meant was can one develop muscles? Even if one takes creatine, amino and whey protein? ...

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Email 721: Looking to Meet other PLHIV's

wish i could meet u and other people like us.. i wanna hear more stories and advice.. im a 23 year old guy. i have a bf he had 2x negative so far.. hiv may scare me every day.. but it changes my ways for good.. made me a better man.. loved those i took for granted.. leads me to a better path..              the world is so small everyone knows who and like me i feel like i have to protect...

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Email 720: Wants to Settle Down in The Philippines

Hello, I have been hiv + for 9 years. I am on meds and doing just fine. I will be retiring from the military very soon and my girl friend and I would like to get married and live in the Philippines, well she is all ready there, (she's Filipino). I will have my own health insurance and all that stuff, my question is if we are married, CAN I live in the Philippines with her or not? legally that is. Thank you so much for...

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Email 719: Worried and Wants Assistance

Hi .  Ako nga po pala si mark . mga ilang months na din po ako nag babasa ng blog nyo at ngayon lang din ako nag karoon ng lakas ng loob na mga message sa inyo . alam ko po kasi na meron ako nito (hiv) ano po kaya ang magandang gawin gusto ko mag pacheck pero d ko alam pano umpisahan pano sasabihin pano gagawin siguro dahil natatakot lang din ako . meron kaya kayong kakilala na may karamdaman din gaya ko na sinasamahan...

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Email 718: Where to Take the HIV Test?

good day po. :)  ask ko lang po, san po ako pwede magpa HIV test. i'm from San mateo rizal. i'm only 19 and aminado po ako ng expose ako sa unprotected sex. napansin ko po kasi naging sakitin ako nitong mga nkaraang buwan. :( pero po hindi naman po sa iba ibang lalake. sa naging BF ko lang po. i need your help po natatakot po ako. :( TRANSLATION Good day. I would like to ask when I can take the HIV test? I'm from San...

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My HIV Test Experience

Hi pozziepinoy!  I just want to update you on my status and to thank you for posting my letter (698) to your blog and most especially for your advice.  I took the test last monday, october 21 with the assistance of jake rn. I txted him and asked a few advice and he volunteered to assist me since he will be there on the area. I was very nervous that it took a while for me to look for the hact office. During the counselling ive learned...

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The Love Fund: October 2013 Report

Here is the list of the beneficiaries of The Love Fund this October 2013. Thank you to all our donors for helping our fellow PLHIV's. DIRECT ASSISTANCE 1. "vince"-for his medicines 2. R12asc3 "jake": food and transportation to and from the PAFPI Shelter; assisted with his medicines for his gastrointestinal problems; assisted with his confinement in RITM because of his reaction to nevirapine, his food and transportation 3. "Ernesto" new...

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Care Assistance Program Video for HIV Testing!

The Care Assistance Program of The Red Ribbon: Video courtesy of Steve. "WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!" -Pozziepinoy- Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST??  Check this link: CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM If you have comments or questions, please click this link: Contact Pozziepinoy © Copyright. All Rights Reserved by Pozziepinoy 2012 Credits:  Image by FreeDigitalPhotos.net Tags: HIV Manila, HIV Philippines, AIDS Manila,...

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