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December 24 – Christmas Eve

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Well, it indeed has been a long time since last I posted here. This is not because nothing was happening, but more I was trying to work out what to say. So here is a go, Results The results from the last time I was up at the clinic (well the time before last week) are as follows: CD4 = 140. Viral Load = 220. Meds Following much thought, and in conjunction with the consultant at the hospital – I have decided to come off the meds for the moment. I have not been regular in taking them and in … Continue reading December 24 – Christmas Eve

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October 21

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Updates from the Clinic

Yesterday I made my monthly visit up to the HIV clinic.

Results

The results from the blood taken at the previous appointment were:
CD4 count 150 – 10%
Viral Load 9,600 Continue reading “October 21”

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July 31 – new problems with drugs

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It is the day before the local Pride Parade and Party after it. I should be doing more but this morning woke up and had no energy to go and help. So to preserve my energy for the madness that will be tomorrow, I am keeping a low profile and getting on with other things. Entering the 21st century On Wednesday I took delivery of an Apple iPhone and am currently making sure all my contacts are stored in it correctly. Who knows, I may even be able to update this blog from it at some point in the near … Continue reading July 31 – new problems with drugs

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July 15 – St Swithun's Day

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St Swithun’s day if thou dost rain For forty days it will remain St Swithun’s day if thou be fair For forty days ’twill rain na mair Raining in Belfast And so as normal, on July 15, it is raining. Let’s hope that the traditional rhyme doesn’t apply in this ecclesiastical Province of Armagh but only in that of Canterbury. Or maybe it only applies in the diocese of Winchester where St Swithun lived, worked, and was buried. Long time.. no post It has indeed been quite a while since last I posted to this blog. This has been because … Continue reading July 15 – St Swithun's Day

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Day 73

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Drugs The drug régime is taking its toll on me. Remembering to take the drugs is becoming more difficult as time goes on. I suspect that this is because I am feeling better and better—making me feel less and less like I need to take the drugs. However, I have not missed yet. Food Today has been very easy in the food department and tomorrow will be so again. I am staying with my parents and enjoying homecooked food once again. There really is nothing like food prepared by your mother. But tomorrow it will be back to having to … Continue reading Day 73

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Day 27

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Second day back in work. Though only got in for about 10 o’clock. This meant that I came in and immediately went for some breakfast in the canteen (small cherry scone and jam, together with hot chocolate and Kaletra® x2). Then back upstairs and on to the work for the day.  At least today I don’t feel quite as knackered as I did yesterday. And I even managed to get some proper work done. And lunch was huge (roast beef, yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, and cauliflower cheese; followed by Peach Melba yoghurt; and Truvada®). So now I am wondering what to … Continue reading Day 27

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Day 21

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It’s been nearly a week since my last post. It’s okay, I haven’t died, I have just been dealing with lots of things.  Drugs The drugs have been taken in the same way as the Jelly beans were. Every 12 hours as well as one at one o’clock. Despite many warnings of side effects, I appear to be lucky in that the only main one that I have been suffering is tiredness.  Food This week has seen me cooking much more for myself than ever before. I’ve even had a few friends around for a couple of meals this week. … Continue reading Day 21

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