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So what does undetectable really mean
sthrnguy replied to pozguy's topic in HIV/AIDS & Sexual Health Issues
I tested poz on June 3, was at an ID doc on June 6 for my first viral load and CD 4 count. I was still going thru seroconversion (fuck flu) at the time, although it was the tail end but my numbers were BAD. I had a VL of over 10 mil and a CD 4 count well below 200. I was put on an antibiotic immediately to prevent pneumonia. My last VL and CD4 before going on Atripla was on 6/20 anf my VL was down to 23,000 but the CD4 count had declined even more. On June 25, a month after first feeling ill I was on meds. They worked... By the end of August I was undetectable and the CD4 count was back up to 401. MY partner has been poz for 14 years and has been on meds for 5 completely undetectable. -
BarebackRT.com profiles: Your Status and My Status
sthrnguy replied to hungry_hole's topic in General Discussion
I guess that with BBRT I just assume that most guys are poz. I put "ask me" as my status for several reasons. First, although I am neg, my BF is poz and we have been together (and always raw) for 8 years (3 of those unmedicated --and yes, I was taking charged loads unknowingly at the time), so I cannot guarantee my status. I get tested maybe 2x a year at most, so if you are one of those that are "neg for neg" only, I would rather put up a red flag for ya without having to lie. Also given my situation, I have found poz guys to be FAR more understanding than neg guys. Period. Once picked up this guy several years ago who wanted me to breed him. He asked my status and I was truthful, but then after doing the deed, I slipped and admitted that my partner was poz. Holy Shit did he have a cow to say the least. Since that experience, I have sero-sorted for poz guys generally because they are understanding of the position I am in (and it seems that I am immune --I have a FB that is unmedicated and breeds me every so often and nothing has ever happened). I do not consider myself to be a "chaser" in the main sense of the word as it is used on here, but rather someone who has been rejected by the neg community because of who I love and the fact that I do not like condoms. Finally, if I were to change my status to "negative" I would be far less likely to get laid and considering the situation I am in, although technically true, probably morally indefensible given the amount of poz loads I have taken and continue to take and the lag time with testing. Sorry for the long post, but I just wanted to drop my 2 cents in. If there are any of ya'll in a similar situation (sero-discordant relationship) I would love to hear how you deal with those prickly outside the relationship situations. Thanks! -
BarebackRT.com profiles: Your Status and My Status
sthrnguy replied to hungry_hole's topic in General Discussion
I leave mine as "ask me" for the simple reason that I would rather a guy assume that i am poz and take precautions than to assume the reverse. I am neg, but my bf is poz and we have never used a condom. Until I got tested to have the CCR5 mutation, I just assumed it was a matter of time. That said, we do play together and so unless someone wants to be exposed, its probably best to stay away. -
That sounds pretty hot...Was thinking about having some guys over in April. Rope, leather, whatever is cool. I have a sling and know how to use it.