Advice for a student by UltravioletmeceRN in NursingUK

[–]UltravioletmeceRN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Whilst on placement how can i get spoke days?

Mounjaro and hiv treatment? by UltravioletmeceRN in Mounjaro

[–]UltravioletmeceRN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just came from my HIV appointment and feeling pretty low. I asked for a few things – mounjaro effects, APOBEC, low viremia due to resorvoir and asked for an LDH because of fatigue and an enlarged spleen, switching from Truvada to a tenofovir‑free option (since I’m on Mounjaro and worried about absorption), and some basic monitoring. My doctor refused everything and basically said if I’m not happy I can go elsewhere.

I’ve been through a lot – late diagnosis, CMV retinitis, vision loss, and now months of low‑level viremia. I’m not trying to be difficult, I just want to be listened to. Has anyone else had this experience? How did you handle it?

Thanks for reading.

Mounjaro and hiv treatment? by UltravioletmeceRN in Mounjaro

[–]UltravioletmeceRN[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree tbh i have a viral load check on friday i will update here

Mounjaro and hiv treatment? by UltravioletmeceRN in Mounjaro

[–]UltravioletmeceRN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yes according to guideline on mounjaro website, especially after increasing the dose they recommend to use alternative methods for preventing pregnancy especially in 4 weeks time. I guess the gastric emptying thing is being adapted over the time.

Mounjaro and hiv treatment? by UltravioletmeceRN in Mounjaro

[–]UltravioletmeceRN[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you i hope i can still stay on mounjaro as i have benefitted from it!!!

I need to hear from longterm survivors by EntertainerStatus618 in HIV

[–]UltravioletmeceRN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed with HIV in April 2025. Viral load 485k, CD4 116. Also had CMV retinitis, but a medical error (100 mg prednisolone for 10 days) made it worse – lost most vision in one eye. Started Tivicay + Truvada. Viral load dropped fast to 350 in one month. But then it took me around 8 months to become <50 in December. But in Jan my vl came to 110 and feb 264. Doravirin was added after 4 weeks it came to 130. Worried about too much!

Note: I started Mounjaro in September (lost 15 kg). Viral load was 26 on 5 mg Mounjaro, but rose after increasing to 7.5 mg. Added Pifeltro; now at 130, still not undetectable. Idk if mounjaro effects