Justin’s HIV Journal Complera Update & Being Honest Even When You’re Scared
I’ve been on Complera for about three months now. It has gotten better for me. I don’t know why my Viral Load shot up and my T-Cells when down a little before I started this new treatment. When you are public about what you have you tend to not be public about when you are scared or when it doesn’t seem like it is going to get any better. I’ve not been told everyone that my VL shot up and my T-Cells went down again. I was scared and all I can say it that I’m only human. I’m human and I do make mistakes. I don’t want to feel like I’ve not been honest nor do I feel like I should be chastised for not telling all, all the time. But I have to be honest. Right before I started Complera my Viral Load was 1207. I thought I was undetectable and I wasn’t. My viral load shot up from 0 to 1207 and my T-cell count was 363. I was shocked and shaken. Then I get e-mails and text from friends saying that there T-Cell counts are in the 1000 and they are undetectable. It is a little discouraging, trust me. But I don’t let it discourage me from doing what I need to do to survive. Now after about 3 months of being on Complera my Viral Load is now 763 (DOWN FROM 1207) and my T-cell count is 380 (UP FROM 363). My doctor is keeping a close eye on me and he wants me to do better. I have been stressed out so much that it is really taking a huge toll on my skin. My Rosecea is out of control and I’m a little scared I just wish I had that complexion that I had before HIV but alas that isn’t happening …
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Hi Justin, my name is Nick; I live in Canada and wanted to share my feelings with you concerning your YouTube Journal;
You are very inspiring, positive, no pun, and it is mind sets such as yours that render long lives as opposed to others who may feel the need to mope about it and be negative;
My thoughts and prayers are with you Justin, an dI hope I can ask the same of you?
I start Complera tomorrow, Jan. 11, 2013;
individuals with the diagnosis who are willing to speak so openly are a huge help to me as a woman with an hiv positive (hetero) partner. I feel like I am better prepared to help him cope, even after five years of being together. Protecting myself isn’t just about the physical aspects, it’s also about preserving our relationship to the best of my ability. Just a little note to let you know you are making a difference for many aspects of this community, including loved ones.
thank you for all your info…i need to work on my diet. i’m still drinking 2 cans of soda a day.
Can I subscribe to your YouTube site?
please God, help us
i thought complera was only approved for people who never been on meds before.
U keep making me cry, ur gonna be ok, all will fall into place, i wish i could just hug u.
@jsmithco98: it comes with the territory, its ok. All one can do is hope and well faith. And I believe you have both, it only takes a little. Be of great cheer my friend. We need you to continue to reach the world! O and Happy Holidays!
Best of luck w the smoking. I too struggle with the nasty habit and have found that I have an emotional attachment to cigarettes.
hi Justin i just wondered if you had a chat with Philip about your fears and worries yet? and did he hug you and reassure you that he was there for you and tell you that he loved you unconditionally and would always support you! P.S look at your wedding day video and there is your answer! I hope you and Philip have a wonderful Christmas and new year filled with love and laughter!
stay safe and well always! my name is Paula!
I hope so man My chin is up and my right foot is forward
I know that’s one of the reasons why I’m scared but at the same time I’m hopeful and optimistic
I try to tell the honest truth and thank you
Thank you rick God bless you to
pretty carmen curls THANK YOU BAB XOXOXOXOX Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays and thank you ginatheful
Thank you westlifer this comment really touched me thank you again
Yes, I’ve still been watching your vids Justin. I think you’re amazing and all your friends and watchers will understand you not telling everything going on. Keep your chin up we’re all thinking about you. Happy holidays!
Hang in their bruh, doctors have yet to find out why sometimes the virus creates a resistance to the meds your already take. however, just keep following the doctors orders, take the meds consistantely and of course a healtier lifestyle always help. Being/feelign scared only means your human you still have a long life to live. ~stay up!
I support this message
Of course we do. Thank you for being scared and thank you for being human!
just stay strong bro god bless
Hello my dear Friend,
It’s going to be okay. You are one of the strongest people I know and you are such an inspiration for many. I think you should tell your husband and let him support you cause I know he would. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Hugs
BE STRONG BROTHER MAY GOD BLESS AND HEAL U HAPPY HOLIDAYS
i just want to say i watched this video. Its ok to be frightened and scared its called being human
you don`t have to tell us everything unless you feel comfortable doing so! but try and not to keep it from Philip (he loves you unconditionally and married you for you not because you have HIV) i remember i made a comment on another video that you did a while back and i asked did Philip know and you said he did and to go ahead and make the video he was there for you! well he still is! 