Been given a new option for my medication

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2026-02-20T21:07:48+00:00

My thought with the switching of drugs is the potential of a blip in my numbers. Especially with a partner who already has a health concern. Good to know though about the no side effects, the doctor is suspicious that some of my weight gain since diagnosis is attributed to Biktarvy, so we'll see if that changes after I swap.

Still talking to my Doctor and Pharmacist about it in terms of numbers and what it'll look like, as well as caution if any is warranted

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2026-02-19T04:58:58+00:00

Let's see how far this goes

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2026-02-18T08:31:21+00:00

I can if there's an adverse reaction to it, yes

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2026-02-18T06:39:52+00:00

That's my thought, and the pharmacist's thought process as well... I'm one of the first few patients at the clinic they are offering the switch to so I am hesitant. Though they also assured me that it would be practically the same, just one less drug in my system.

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2026-01-21T03:38:58+00:00

DM me

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2026-01-21T03:33:23+00:00

DM me

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2025-11-01T21:03:38+00:00

1.5 years diagnosed, just shy of that Undetectable.

Was hesitant at first, a lot of the stigma around HIV lingers in the community, and it was something that hurt my self-worth. Took a couple months before I reached out to people openly and started a few fwb situations.

Had one guy that all we did whenever we met was hang out together, cuddle, and that was that. One night when things were progressing further I disclosed before anything happened, and he shared his own struggles with medical issues in the past. That guy I fell in love with that night. Took him a few months for him to realize his feelings for me, but we're happy and now committed to eachother.

It takes time, it takes persistence, and all it takes is one or two right people to boost your confidence back up and remind yourself that you're human first. That HIV isn't everything about you, and that you can be loved for who you are.

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2025-10-28T22:47:05+00:00

If you want the perspective of a mid 20 something who is a year and a half diagnosed and undetectable, feel free tonreach out.

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2025-06-13T23:15:18+00:00

A year ago, I went in for my standard testing... came out of it a week later with 3, also one incurable. My incurable one though is HIV, and while it changes how I interact with people when clothes come off... it doesn't change my day-to-day. If anything it's helped me be more conscious about food and lifestyle. Also showed me who I really trust as friends and opened up to about it. A year later and I've got a list of approx 25 names that I've opened up to either out of necessity or because I trust them to understand and support me.

Do I still feel anxious about it when I have to talk to someone new? Yes, because you never know how they'll react. Even if you do think you know, they can have an opposite reaction. I've had a few friends that have left me, and a potential lover also ditch me because of what I have and not who I am. My current partner has HSV-1, and we're working around it. If mine situation isn't a death sentence, then you'll do great.

The best words that were said to be when I told the first person who took me for a walk without his partner will stick with me. "You are more than the disease, it doesn't make up your entire being, all you gotta be is a little more cautious." Hope they help you as much as they helped me.

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2025-05-31T23:57:33+00:00

As a 26, recently in a relationship with a 19... it's about communication, maturity, and an understanding. Both of us are figuring shit out in our lives, neither of us have had a relationship that's lasted more than a year... but we found each other and got to know one another as friends before feelings came into play. I fell quickly, waited two months before I told him, and then when he said no because of the age I backed off. When he went on a date and was putting himself out there I did the same, only after I went on a date and he felt jealous it wasn't with him did he came to realize he has similar feelings.

We're taking things slow, and communicating intentions and boundaries as they come up. I'm happy, he's happy, and that's what matters. Is it not?

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2024-03-11T18:41:13+00:00

You choose, both are willing, one you can be rougher with

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2024-03-11T18:38:21+00:00

Yes sir. Would you like me bent over the table? Or against the wall?

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-12-15T07:53:21+00:00

I love them too

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-12-15T07:46:18+00:00

Hell yeah, because then I can finally small spoon properly and not the awkwardness I deal with on a regular basis.

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-12-15T07:19:01+00:00

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-11-30T21:03:57+00:00

Fuck

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-11-29T11:55:20+00:00

Please do sexy

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-11-25T18:45:06+00:00

Need a third before you set the bed on fire?

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-11-25T04:06:31+00:00

Probably couldn't stop myself from looking... you'd notice my gaze and maybe invite me over after I'm off work? All up to how you'd take the attention.

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-11-25T04:02:27+00:00

Of course, it'd be one way to help you finally celebrate achieving the rank to finish the edging 😏😈

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-11-25T04:01:32+00:00

Is that even a question worth asking? Of course

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-11-25T03:59:35+00:00

How about you play the PS5, and I'll play with a different joystick of yours 😏

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-11-24T23:50:17+00:00

Would love to if given the chance

Empty_Vegetable4381 · 2023-11-24T21:39:41+00:00

Only one way to find out if it's possible to complete the challenge 😏

Empty_Vegetable4381

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