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On Prep Extremely Exhausted/achy/weight Gain
chibtm2breed replied to chibtm2breed's topic in PrEP Discussion
bearbandit, I think you had a severe reaction to Truvada? How did it show up? Also I should have mentioned though she was noted it was not concerned my liver ALT was slightly elevated at 53 U/L, reference range 9-46 in case that makes a difference. -
Longtime lurker here sorry for the long post. I have been on PrEP for almost 9 months. Trying to decide if Truvada could be responsible. I'm so exhausted/achy in lots of places/icky and keeps getting worse (could never have the energy for a job at this point its that bad). I don't even feel like the hassle of sex lately. Also since being on Truvada I have had unexplained weight gain of 25 lbs. (and was quite overweight before that). I also swear that on Truvada alcohol affects me much more and less pleasant. Btw, I have been on other meds for blood pressure a longtime. My old doctor had been trying figure this out but I lost her and have seen a nurse practitioner who ordered lots of tests (she's not familiar with PrEP) everything so far comes up negative. Normal metabolic panel - liver, kidney, blood counts; thyroid, Stds, B12, borderline low D treating, testosterone, EKG. All normal including my total cholesterol though odd in past been at around 200 this time came in at 128. The new nurse basically doesn't have any ideas what to try/consider, does anyone here? I have read its rare but seems there is a separate test for lactic acid which to knowledge has not been run is that worthwhile though I see weight loss with that? Would it show up in any other counts? Any ideas? Thinking about taking a break from Truvada (never missed a dose so far). Last sex was 40 days ago so should be good on risk? How long if it's the problem to know it is or is not the Truvada, a few days, a week or (out of my system and feel better without it)? If I stop how long do you think I need to get back on it before risky sex? Any ideas either related to Truvada or not would be helpful. Thanks.
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Yes, I am in Chicago. I have not had a bareback encounter in many years (despite my screen name) but is damn hot and love BB porn and watching. I had read NYC does offer free PEP but did not see anything searching online for Chicago, I am trying to call around. One HIV community organization say they do not know of any help with the medication costs gave me another organization to call and am waiting to hear back. I have the vague feeling that if someone has hiv they can get their meds real cheap here (if no income etc) but not helpful in prevention. Maybe I could have been more confident in his telling the truth before but maybe not. It was going to be condom anyway and thought it was a good sign he went for the condom without being asked.
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I went to our local bathhouse that had their Cumunion party last night. I am much more of a voyeur for bb fucking so far and though a very hot idea, I always end up using condoms. The "party" goes on along with the regular bathhouse business in the same space, so probably a mix of party people and regular business. I got a room. After sucking one guy for awhile, the guy fucked me (who by wrist strap indicated top) partway through the condom was intact but at some point, the condom broke. I am trying to judge my risks. We had not discussed status or condoms before hand. He was the one who went to put on a condom before I had to say anything (though it was on tight). After it happened, I asked him if he was neg and if he came. He said he was neg and he did not cum. As far as I could tell, there was not cum in my ass either. I know there are a number of scenarios. He did it purposely being positive assuming I'd ask for a condom at some point and then made it break, he is positive and was trying to protect me, or he is neg and did not want to catch anything himself. I am trying to figure my risks. I have seen averages quoted on thebody of 5 in 1000 with a known positive partner. I know there is PEP but don't have the money for it (guessing $600-1000) and no insurance. Since he grabbed the condom without asking is there a good chance he's told the truth about being negative? What is everyone's thought?