Through my job, it seems I may have come in contact with the virus as such Dr. Has placed me on the HIV prophylactic for the next 28 days. Today is day 3 on the drugs and it has me feeling so nauseous.

I was nauseous before and now it's 1000 times worst. Not to mention how sick I feel.

Drained and unable to eat yet still on a stall?

Seems these stalls stick with you even closer than a brother.

HIV Prophylaxis( PEP)

Forgive the error above, not myself, to say the least!

Praying for you.

Through my job, it seems I may have come in contact with the virus as such Dr. Has placed me on the HIV prophylactic for the next 28 days. Today is day 3 on the drugs and it has me feeling so nauseous.

I was nauseous before and now it's 1000 times worst. Not to mention how sick I feel.

Drained and unable to eat yet still on a stall?

Seems these stalls stick with you even closer than a brother.

I am hopeful you weren't infected. Is there something you can take for your nausea that is acceptable for your stomach but won't affect the efficacy of the medicine?

I hope you feel better soon.

I would be concerned if a doctor wanted to use a "prophylactic" on you (I know, technically the term is something that prevents disease, but the misspelling was funny) .

Edited October 22, 201510 yr by 4MRB4PHOTO

Whoa! I'm really sorry to hear this.

Very, very best wishes to you on this front.

would be concerned if a doctor wanted to use a "prophylactic"

@@4MRB4PHOTO

i am cancer free these past 15 year

my left breast area had 2 nodes

after speaking in depth with doc pre-op

decided to have left breast removed

prophylactic at the same time right breast was removed

not understanding why having a "pill" (by doc) wouldn't/maybe be effective for not getting HIV??

not sure what else could be done to help the issue?

"similar" to doc giving "day after pill" after you've had intercourse (within 3 days) to prevent pregnancy

are these analogies ok to use at same time for HIV pill??

I AM NOT IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

(can't spell prophylat either (checked webster too)

@@del112

"Through my job, it seems I may have come in contact with the virus as such Dr. Has placed me on the HIV prophylactic

i can't imagine the scary thoughts you are dealing with

possible contact with HIV, being nauseous, sick, drained"

hope things start to improve with nausea etc

sending good thoughts that the fear of having HIV is just that

a fear (understandable fear)

take care

good luck

kathy

would be concerned if a doctor wanted to use a "prophylactic"

@@4MRB4PHOTO

i am cancer free these past 15 year

my left breast area had 2 nodes

after speaking in depth with doc pre-op

decided to have left breast removed

prophylactic at the same time right breast was removed

not understanding why having a "pill" (by doc) wouldn't/maybe be effective for not getting HIV??

not sure what else could be done to help the issue?

"similar" to doc giving "day after pill" after you've had intercourse (within 3 days) to prevent pregnancy

are these analogies ok to use at same time for HIV pill??

I AM NOT IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

(can't spell prophylat either (checked webster too)

@@del112

"Through my job, it seems I may have come in contact with the virus as such Dr. Has placed me on the HIV prophylactic

i can't imagine the scary thoughts you are dealing with

possible contact with HIV, being nauseous, sick, drained"

hope things start to improve with nausea etc

sending good thoughts that the fear of having HIV is just that

a fear (understandable fear)

take care

good luck

Kathy

I am very happy for you that you have been cancer free for 15 years and hope you remain so for the remainder of your long and healthy life.

I only made that remark based only on a "prophylactic" being a fancy term for a condom.

I would be really scared if my doctor approached me wearing a condom; mostly because I have a female PCP.

Thanks all for the good wishes and positive vibes.

It hasn't been easy but I trust in God He cares for me!

I believe it will be well with me. Taking these 28 days in strides.

One step at a time.

Happy to hear you are cancer free. God is indeed faithful!

Had myself a piece of pudding today and I actually liked it. Not a big piece maybe three table spoons worth. As my sister said; under the circumstances I have earned it.

One boiled egg, one Protein shake, two ounces of yogurt( yogurt really taste like crap today for some reason) and a piece of pudding is all I could keep down today. Plenty ice cold Water, in between.

Thanks all for the warm thoughts. Besides my sister there is really no one else in the family I want to burden with this issue so I am so happy I have you guys to talk to.

Thanks again

made that remark based only on a "prophylactic" being a fancy term for a condom.

really scared if my doctor approached me wearing a condom; mostly because I have a female PCP".

@4MRB4PHOTO

I can only imagine that site!!!

ROFLMA

kathy

HIV PEP is known to cause a lot of nausea and unpleasant side effects. It's usually prescribed with zofran or another anti-nausea medication. Can you infectious disease specialist or surgeon get you a script for something to help while you finish out the course?

Praying for you. Keep your head up and your thoughts positive.

Just received Zofran. Helping a bit already. Good news is I am craving water that much more. Ice cold of course.

Thanks again guys!

I work in the HIV field and medication is your best defense against contracting the virus. They do have side effects but a doctor should be able to treat that. Keeping you in my thoughts and don't miss any doses.