RealityHurts

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[Michael @neolithicrumba2]

The efavirenz in LTE required fasting and to be taken at bedtime. That’s because food increased drug levels and made side effects worse.

Dolutegravir, the D in TLD doesn’t have these issues. It can be taken any time of the day, with or without food. The only restrictions are taking D with minerals like calcium, iron, or magnesium. The dolutegravir will bind to the mineral instead of the integrase enzyme in HIV, where it’s supposed to go. If your doctor has you taking a supplement, then take one in the am and the other in the pm so they’re not in your gut at the same time.

A few people who taked TLD at night report trouble sleeping. If that happens, simply switch to a morning dose.

Also, some people get stomach upset when taking any kind of pill (not just TLD) on an empty stomach. For a few people, their stomach thinks the pill is food, so it makes acid to digest it. But the pill passes quickly, leaving the stomach full of acid with no food to neutralize it. If that happens, simply take the pill after a meal or snack.

If you’ve switched from LTE to TLD, it’s good to know that LTE suppresses weight. When you switch, you loose that weight loss effect, so it’s possible to gain weight with the switch.

The same is true if your starting ARVs for the first time with TLD. Having untreated HIV causes weight loss. By starting TLD, you’ll gain that weight back that HIV took away ❤️

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

Bila anak-anak dah makin besar. Hari raya juga kembali meriah.

Salam aidilfitri. Maaf zahir dan batin.

[Yayat 🥠 @yatttt__]

“HIV tidak membunuh, tapi stigma yang membunuh PLHIV”

Kepada PLHIV diluar sana, terima dulu diri sendiri sebelum mahu orang lain terima keadaan kita. Berusahakan untuk menjadi lebih baik.

Selamat Hari ADIS sedunia. 😘 #TetapBangga

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

It’s unfortunate if resistance occurs due to our own negligence.

Moving from 1st line medication to 2nd line is a serious matter. Meaning, you have less options of medicine, and, in most cases it gets more expensive.

Listen to the professionals.

[capieq @fshaffik]

ini ada lah sbb knp aku keep on ckp PLHIV perlu mkn ubat on time

jgn skip ubat

jgn culas temujanji

kira ubat betul2

bila dah jadi mcmni nk buat mcmana? 😭😭

kerajaan dah baik hati bg percuma utk first line HAART

tolonglah jgn dgr org yg x bertauliah ckp xmkn ubat
syg diri

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

@terkhilaf Alhamdulillah. Congratulations.

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Maaf zahir dan batin.

Alhamdulillah.

Celebrating eid with fam in Sabah this year.

[Matthew Hodson @Matthew_Hodson]

If you live with #HIV, talk to your HIV doctor before you take any vitamin and mineral supplements or herbal remedies so they can let you know if there is a risk of an interaction with your HIV drugs.
Trust @aidsmap for information for people with HIV.
https://t.co/TkLveFx3Bd

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

This proves HIV doesn’t stop you from pursuing your passions and achieving your dreams.

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

Alhamdulillah.

Completed my post doctoral in one of the universities in the South East of England. Just in time before Easter break starts.

Will travel back to Malaysia very soon to celebrate Ramadan and Eid with family and friends.

Ramadan kareem peeps.

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

@attahmada Condolences. May he rest in peace and be showered with Allah’s endless blessings.

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

A simple yet crucial reminder:

It’s almost monsoon season in Malaysia. Plan ahead and be well-prepared.

If you live in flood-prone areas, make sure to pack adequate supply of your pills in a secured and easy reach bag in case of an emergency.

[HIV.gov @HIVGov]

Everyone should have a plan for what to do during a #hurricane, wildfire, or other emergencies. For people with #HIV, it’s especially important to be prepared. Stay safe, and learn more about emergency preparedness from @HIVGov: https://t.co/Z5yzwybHmR

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

The narrative used in relation to monkeypox outbreak has two sides of the same coin;

1. It encourages gays/bi to take extra cautions and get vaccinated.

2. It amplifies the stigma that it is exclusive for the said population.

Hence, it’s important to craft your words well.

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

@attahmada All the best. Enjoy the journey.

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

Acceptance takes time.

But it’s crucial to learn to accept your status as soon as possible so you can go about living your life the fullest with no worries.

The only time I remember that I’m HIV+ is at 10pm every nite when it’s time to take my meds.

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

Alhamdulillah.

One-pill regiment (dolutegravir-based) is coming to Malaysia. Such a great news.

I still remember taking the pill when I was first diagnosed. Almost no side effect and got UD super quick, at least in my case.
https://t.co/0PmutBrlhx

[Matthew Hodson @Matthew_Hodson]

If you have recently been diagnosed with #HIV, please know these things.
Your life is not over.
You can still be healthy.
You can still have children. And grandchildren.
You can still have loving relationships and great, uninhibited sex (these may come hand in hand... or not).

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

I know most are excited to go back to your hometown for eid. But please please please don’t forget your pills. And add in a few extra just in case.

Anyways, have a happy and blessed Eid Mubarak. Maaf zahir dan batin.

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

@attahmada All the best!

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

Keep on repeating/retweeting this until the message comes across. Let’s educate the mass to end the stigma.

It’ll take time for sure, but there’s always the first step.

[National AIDS Trust @NAT_AIDS_Trust]

Our goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 is within reach, but the stigma faced by people living with HIV remains a real problem.
Here are some facts about HIV that always bear repeating:

[RealityHurts @RealityHurts15]

@BTimes89 Uinaaa Tarap. Lama suda nda makan ini buah.