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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.

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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) .

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Whoa! I'm really sorry to hear this.

Very, very best wishes to you on this front.

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

@@4MRB4PHOTO

i am cancer free these past 15 year :rolleyes:

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

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

@@4MRB4PHOTO

i am cancer free these past 15 year :rolleyes:

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. :)

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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

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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 :D :lol:

kathy

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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?

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

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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.

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