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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Akposkiz: 11:02pm On Jun 24, 2022
Nice story
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 3:41pm On Jun 25, 2022
LKO:


What ARV drug are u on?

I mean ART, Anti retroviral… any Hiv pill is ART, I apologize for the mistake
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 3:43pm On Jun 25, 2022
LKO:


Abusive emails? How? Why?

So people make money off Hiv patients by inducing them with fear, then get sponsorships abroad and make more money, so I opened peoples eyes from lots of things, some reached out to collaborate with me in sending more out of date pills from US clinics and I refused, 2 threatened to find my family and deal with me if I try to expose them. A couple were selling stems cells too and said it heals Hiv which is false, they are probably making so much money from rich people in Nigeria, said I should delete the thread or they come for me. That’s an organization on its own, I think one of their clients saw my tread and send a personal message, then went to their office to fight, the dude sent me an email that he has spent almost 11 million on his daughter, it’s been almost 2 years and I told him to go start his daughter with ART after doing a test in Nigeria to know their viral load and all, got his mail last Thursday from him, they are at peace and so happy,the daughter have started his daily single pill and he literally begged to speak with me on the phone to thank me but I didn’t give out my number yet, I’m not scared of those thieves that benefit from hiv patients…

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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by LKO(m): 4:14pm On Jun 25, 2022
Megabig:


So people make money off Hiv patients by inducing them with fear, then get sponsorships abroad and make more money, so I opened peoples eyes from lots of things, some reached out to collaborate with me in sending more out of date pills from US clinics and I refused, 2 threatened to find my family and deal with me if I try to expose them. A couple were selling stems cells too and said it heals Hiv which is false, they are probably making so much money from rich people in Nigeria, said I should delete the thread or they come for me. That’s an organization on its own, I think one of their clients saw my tread and send a personal message, then went to their office to fight, the dude sent me an email that he has spent almost 11 million on his daughter, it’s been almost 2 years and I told him to go start his daughter with ART after doing a test in Nigeria to know their viral load and all, got his mail last Thursday from him, they are at peace and so happy,the daughter have started his daily single pill and he literally begged to speak with me on the phone to thank me but I didn’t give out my number yet, I’m not scared of those thieves that benefit from hiv patients…


This is really sad.
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by LKO(m): 4:18pm On Jun 25, 2022
Megabig:


I mean ART, Anti retroviral… any Hiv pill is ART, I apologize for the mistake


Are u on TLD or which?
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 4:47pm On Jun 25, 2022
LKO:


Are u on TLD or which?

I’ll start Cabuneva from next month, it is an injection taken once every two months so I won’t be needing pills anymore, but right now I’m on Biktavir

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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by LKO(m): 9:03pm On Jun 25, 2022
Megabig:


I’ll start Cabuneva from next month, it is an injection taken once every two months so I won’t be needing pills anymore, but right now I’m on Biktavir


This would b a great relief for you. You opted for the injection or your care provider did? How effective is the injection? This option seems not to be in Nigeria at the moment.
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 9:48pm On Jun 25, 2022
LKO:


This would b a great relief for you. You opted for the injection or your care provider did? How effective is the injection? This option seems not to be in Nigeria at the moment.

The injection is new I believe, I saw the advert on tv and I spoke with my doctor, she said I can get it if I want but from only places accessible, it’s not in every clinic in America, I don’t have problems taking my daily dose, it’s more like a ritual to me, I don’t hide it at all because I live on my own too. Nigerians are still taking triumeq which I can remember was dropped by most clinics in US for years, it’s not that it’s bad but you know as there are more researches, you constantly have more pills available as well, Attached is a drug chart from 2019 and 2021, you will notice a huge difference and the injection was added in 2021, as things change, drug excesses are then shipped to countries that can’t afford the most modernized ones, they aren’t bad but advance countries prioritize their people first which is obviously a good thing, a nurse reached out to ask if I can come pick up drugs and send to agencies in Nigeria, but I’m not willing to do that at this time because I want to remain discreet. With time, the injection will reach Nigeria(maybe in 4 years) but by then, they may have gotten a new injection which can be taken just once in 1 year…

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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by LKO(m): 10:30pm On Jun 25, 2022
Megabig:


The injection is new I believe, I saw the advert on tv and I spoke with my doctor, she said I can get it if I want but from only places accessible, it’s not in every clinic in America, I don’t have problems taking my daily dose, it’s more like a ritual to me, I don’t hide it at all because I live on my own too. Nigerians are still taking triumeq which I can remember was dropped by most clinics in US for years, it’s not that it’s bad but you know as there are more researches, you constantly have more pills available as well, Attached is a drug chart from 2019 and 2021, you will notice a huge difference and the injection was added in 2021, as things change, drug excesses are then shipped to countries that can’t afford the most modernized ones, they aren’t bad but advance countries prioritize their people first which is obviously a good thing, a nurse reached out to ask if I can come pick up drugs and send to agencies in Nigeria, but I’m not willing to do that at this time because I want to remain discreet. With time, the injection will reach Nigeria(maybe in 4 years) but by then, they may have gotten a new injection which can be taken just once in 1 year…



What they presently use in Nigeria is commonly referred to as TLD. Exceptionally effective and without side effect. You may read it up to see its components.
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 3:20am On Jun 26, 2022
LKO:



What they presently use in Nigeria is commonly referred to as TLD. Exceptionally effective and without side effect. You may read it up to see its components.

Yes, all are very effective, some people react to some and get a switch, that’s why people are asked to notify their providers if they notice any change once they start.

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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by LKO(m): 9:55pm On Aug 02, 2022
Megabig:


Yes, all are very effective, some people react to some and get a switch, that’s why people are asked to notify their providers if they notice any change once they start.


If a husband is undected and consistent on usage of his medication, does his partner still needs to be Prep before sexual dealings?
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 10:07pm On Aug 02, 2022
LKO:


If a husband is undected and consistent on usage of his medication, does his partner still needs to be Prep before sexual dealings?

Clearly means a husband “cannot” transmit hiv to the wife, a wife doesn’t need prep, she just ensure the husband takes his daily anti retroviral that’s all, infact to go back to being detectable, it takes weeks or months of not taking the pill so there is a strong protection there. You can read more on that too

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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by LKO(m): 3:38pm On Aug 04, 2022
Megabig:


Clearly means a husband “cannot” transmit hiv to the wife, a wife doesn’t need prep, she just ensure the husband takes his daily anti retroviral that’s all, infact to go back to being detectable, it takes weeks or months of not taking the pill so there is a strong protection there. You can read more on that too


If a person who is undetected careless have sex with a person who has the virus but not yet on treatment, what would be the implication? Does he risk be infected again or his daily drug would still protect him?
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 4:12pm On Aug 04, 2022
LKO:


If a person who is undetected careless have sex with a person who has the virus but not yet on treatment, what would be the implication? Does he risk be infected again or his daily drug would still protect him?

Being undetectable does not mean you do not have hiv, you have hiv but cannot transmit to another person because the viral load is too low, There is no addition to hiv when someone have hiv, the person only have to be careful in order not to contract any opportunistic infection.

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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by AustainoPatrick(m): 11:39am On Aug 13, 2022
Megabig:


Being undetectable does not mean you do not have hiv, you have hiv but cannot transmit to another person because the viral load is too low, There is no addition to hiv when someone have hiv, the person only have to be careful in order not to contract any opportunistic infection.

Good day bro,
I have two questions to ask please

1. Did you migrate to USA through visitation or another means?

2. What type of jobs do you do in US?
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 4:01pm On Aug 13, 2022
AustainoPatrick:


Good day bro,
I have two questions to ask please

1. Did you migrate to USA through visitation or another means?

2. What type of jobs do you do in US?
Those questions are personal, I don’t know the intention of asking those

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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by ohlordhavemercy: 8:52pm On Aug 13, 2022
Goodevening bro.nice reding your article.Am 45,married with kids.also wrking with a company here in nigeria.My closest friend and pal(our last son) jst confided in me tht the doctor told him he has hepatitis after running series of diff STI on him because he has always complained of stomach pain,itching etc which I promised not to let any family member even my wife to kw.The problem is,he has always wanted to travel out esp thru studies ND I also promised sponsoring his travelling even with my last Kobo to make him happy ND fulfil his dreams which I hv already contacted an old fren abroad abt it b4 dis development.I don't want to tell him directly so I jst asked what could prevent som1 from getting papers over there?he Said forged documents,if the person fails medicals etc.in as much as am bent on seeing my brother fulfill his dreams and also be happy,it is also my hard earned money and I will not want it wasted if he is sent back on medical grounds.SO PLS UR ADVICE OR WHICH OTHER MEANS CAN HE USE TO TRAVEL OUT AND WHICH COUNTRY TOO.THANKS
Megabig:

Those questions are personal, I don’t know the intention of asking those
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 9:03pm On Aug 13, 2022
ohlordhavemercy:
Goodevening bro.nice reding your article.Am 45,married with kids.also wrking with a company here in nigeria.My closest friend and pal(our last son) jst confided in me tht the doctor told him he has hepatitis after running series of diff STI on him because he has always complained of stomach pain,itching etc which I promised not to let any family member even my wife to kw.The problem is,he has always wanted to travel out esp thru studies ND I also promised sponsoring his travelling even with my last Kobo to make him happy ND fulfil his dreams which I hv already contacted an old fren abroad abt it b4 dis development.I don't want to tell him directly so I jst asked what could prevent som1 from getting papers over there?he Said forged documents,if the person fails medicals etc.in as much as am bent on seeing my brother fulfill his dreams and also be happy,it is also my hard earned money and I will not want it wasted if he is sent back on medical grounds.SO PLS UR ADVICE OR WHICH OTHER MEANS CAN HE USE TO TRAVEL OUT AND WHICH COUNTRY TOO.THANKS

No one returns anyone on medical grounds, before you become a green card holder in America you have to go through a medical and the doctor have to ensure you have been treated of any underlying illness before the respite is sent to immigration, infact you cannot be denied green card if you present a proof to the immigration doctor that you have started your treatment.
The essence of an immigration doctor to run a test is to ensure you have gotten an adequate treatment therefore they will hardly send it a bad document .
I know someone who was tested positive for syphilis when he went for his medical exam, the doctor asked him to go take the syphilis shot and bring a report from the clinic he took it from, he did so and he attached it to his medical record to state that he has take the single shot. He was scared but his green card was approved in 2 weeks. This is United States though, I don’t know where you or your pal travel plans are to, so I’m not aware of other countries.

To leave Nigeria, be sure you know your path to being a legal citizen in whatever country you are traveling to,if you aren’t sure, you may be at risk of being homeless or illegal in another man’s country and that’s not funny
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Zaiah: 1:02pm On Aug 23, 2022
Megabig:

No one returns anyone on medical grounds, before you become a green card holder in America you have to go through a medical and the doctor have to ensure you have been treated of any underlying illness before the respite is sent to immigration, infact you cannot be denied green card if you present a proof to the immigration doctor that you have started your treatment.
The essence of an immigration doctor to run a test is to ensure you have gotten an adequate treatment therefore they will hardly send it a bad document .
I know someone who was tested positive for syphilis when he went for his medical exam, the doctor asked him to go take the syphilis shot and bring a report from the clinic he took it from, he did so and he attached it to his medical record to state that he has take the single shot. He was scared but his green card was approved in 2 weeks. This is United States though, I don’t know where you or your pal travel plans are to, so I’m not aware of other countries.

To leave Nigeria, be sure you know your path to being a legal citizen in whatever country you are traveling to,if you aren’t sure, you may be at risk of being homeless or illegal in another man’s country and that’s not funny

Can someone still get to AIDs (stage 3) with constant intake of ARV drugs?


Started taking my drugs on 9th August this month, I am having heartburn and stomach pain and weakness. Danced very well on an event on Sunday and I nearly died yesterday due to pains ���, it made me sad like, is this how my life will just end?

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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by ohlordhavemercy: 8:45pm On Aug 24, 2022
Thanks for your swift and detailed response bro.To your question,he intended travelling to Malaysia for M.Eng because that's the only place we have a reliable friend you can process the papers for him.I would have loved him to travel to us,or Europe but no trusted one to run the papers.Pls if you can help out in the visa processing,that will be much appreciated.thanks
Megabig:

No one returns anyone on medical grounds, before you become a green card holder in America you have to go through a medical and the doctor have to ensure you have been treated of any underlying illness before the respite is sent to immigration, infact you cannot be denied green card if you present a proof to the immigration doctor that you have started your treatment.
The essence of an immigration doctor to run a test is to ensure you have gotten an adequate treatment therefore they will hardly send it a bad document .
I know someone who was tested positive for syphilis when he went for his medical exam, the doctor asked him to go take the syphilis shot and bring a report from the clinic he took it from, he did so and he attached it to his medical record to state that he has take the single shot. He was scared but his green card was approved in 2 weeks. This is United States though, I don’t know where you or your pal travel plans are to, so I’m not aware of other countries.

To leave Nigeria, be sure you know your path to being a legal citizen in whatever country you are traveling to,if you aren’t sure, you may be at risk of being homeless or illegal in another man’s country and that’s not funny
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 4:21am On Aug 25, 2022
ohlordhavemercy:
Thanks for your swift and detailed response bro.To your question,he intended travelling to Malaysia for M.Eng because that's the only place we have a reliable friend you can process the papers for him.I would have loved him to travel to us,or Europe but no trusted one to run the papers.Pls if you can help out in the visa processing,that will be much appreciated.thanks
Visa processes especially for student visa is online, it’s same process which involves writing the school, gaining admission then apply for visa. Sometimes it’s granted and denied a lot of times, I think you should try your surest path. You can try others as well if you have enough to spare but don’t just go all in trying to get US student study visa, should always be a backup
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Zaiah: 4:24pm On Aug 26, 2022
Megabig:

Visa processes especially for student visa is online, it’s same process which involves writing the school, gaining admission then apply for visa. Sometimes it’s granted and denied a lot of times, I think you should try your surest path. You can try others as well if you have enough to spare but don’t just go all in trying to get US student study visa, should always be a backup

Boss!!
Seems like you skipped my question
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Zaiah: 4:24pm On Aug 26, 2022
Zaiah:


Can someone still get to AIDs (stage 3) with constant intake of ARV drugs?


Started taking my drugs on 9th August this month, I am having heartburn and stomach pain and weakness. Danced very well on an event on Sunday and I nearly died yesterday due to pains ���, it made me sad like, is this how my life will just end?

This one please,
I need your answer.
Thanks.
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 5:16pm On Aug 26, 2022
Zaiah:


Can someone still get to AIDs (stage 3) with constant intake of ARV drugs?


Started taking my drugs on 9th August this month, I am having heartburn and stomach pain and weakness. Danced very well on an event on Sunday and I nearly died yesterday due to pains ���, it made me sad like, is this how my life will just end?
Sorry about that, there is nothing to fear, sometimes an ARV may not be compatible with your body, just tell your doctor something’s that have changed since you started taking the drugs, he will immediately change pills for you.
Sometimes also you adjust to it as well, but I’ll advice that you speak to the doctor. Be happy, there is nothing to fear at all. Ensure you also have at least ibroprofen or any pain med so that you can take it once you start having pains.

Regardless of the stage of HIV, it doesn’t matter, the only thing is to start medication and you will live your life to the fullest, just change medication and you are good
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 5:16pm On Aug 26, 2022
Zaiah:


Boss!!
Seems like you skipped my question

Sorry
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Zaiah: 9:52pm On Aug 26, 2022
Megabig:

Sorry about that, there is nothing to fear, sometimes an ARV may not be compatible with your body, just tell your doctor something’s that have changed since you started taking the drugs, he will immediately change pills for you.
Sometimes also you adjust to it as well, but I’ll advice that you speak to the doctor. Be happy, there is nothing to fear at all. Ensure you also have at least ibroprofen or any pain med so that you can take it once you start having pains.

Regardless of the stage of HIV, it doesn’t matter, the only thing is to start medication and you will live your life to the fullest, just change medication and you are good

Thanks
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by LKO(m): 6:00am On Sep 07, 2022
Megabig:

Sorry about that, there is nothing to fear, sometimes an ARV may not be compatible with your body, just tell your doctor something’s that have changed since you started taking the drugs, he will immediately change pills for you.
Sometimes also you adjust to it as well, but I’ll advice that you speak to the doctor. Be happy, there is nothing to fear at all. Ensure you also have at least ibroprofen or any pain med so that you can take it once you start having pains.

Regardless of the stage of HIV, it doesn’t matter, the only thing is to start medication and you will live your life to the fullest, just change medication and you are good


How reliable is the viral load testing being carried out in the lab? My friend who tested positive March last year, started ARV by April 1. By July he was called to come for viral load test, the result came out 39, which means he was virally suppressed. By September last year he did another viral load test and was not detected. He was glad. By May this year, he did another viral load test, he went to check his result yesterday, the test read 47. We met yesterday and he is very sad. He don't skips his drug. He takes it 7 in the morning everyday and he believes his result should still be undected and not 47. He is marrying November, he is worried that he won't infect his wife someday. He takes his drug with strict adherence to all instructions given him in the clinic. Why from undected to 47? Please educate us sir.
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 1:19pm On Sep 07, 2022
LKO:


How reliable is the viral load testing being carried out in the lab? My friend who tested positive March last year, started ARV by April 1. By July he was called to come for viral load test, the result came out 39, which means he was virally suppressed. By September last year he did another viral load test and was not detected. He was glad. By May this year, he did another viral load test, he went to check his result yesterday, the test read 47. We met yesterday and he is very sad. He don't skips his drug. He takes it 7 in the morning everyday and he believes his result should still be undected and not 47. He is marrying November, he is worried that he won't infect his wife someday. He takes his drug with strict adherence to all instructions given him in the clinic. Why from undected to 47? Please educate us sir.
He should meet his medical professional for advice, they probably have to switch his drugs for him, I’ve been undetected since the first time I became undetectable, I take my drugs daily at no specific time, no strict precaution or adherence at all, I miss sometimes and I just move on and say it’s ok(which is not a good practice), they need to change his pills, it is nothing to worry much about I mean below 50 is not far off, he should just be nice to himself, he’s trying.
Think less about it, visit the doctor and explain or instead do another viral detection in another clinic to confirm that also. He should also have sec with condoms even after he marries, so he won’t be in a bigger mess.
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by LKO(m): 9:16pm On Sep 07, 2022
Megabig:

He should meet his medical professional for advice, they probably have to switch his drugs for him, I’ve been undetected since the first time I became undetectable, I take my drugs daily at no specific time, no strict precaution or adherence at all, I miss sometimes and I just move on and say it’s ok(which is not a good practice), they need to change his pills, it is nothing to worry much about I mean below 50 is not far off, he should just be nice to himself, he’s trying.
Think less about it, visit the doctor and explain or instead do another viral detection in another clinic to confirm that also. He should also have sec with condoms even after he marries, so he won’t be in a bigger mess.


Having sex with condom not possible, how will he explain that to his spouse especially when they would be trying to have an issue. Below 50 is fine, but his target is to remain undetected forever. He is faithful with taking his drug and should not be having a challenge of viral load going from undetected to 47, that's not his wish.
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Zaiah: 9:38pm On Sep 07, 2022
LKO:


Having sex with condom not possible, how will he explain that to his spouse especially when they would be trying to have an issue. Below 50 is fine, but his target is to remain undetected forever. He is faithful with taking his drug and should not be having a challenge of viral load going from undetected to 47, that's not his wish.

I don't understand,
Didn't he tell his wife to be about his Status?

Hiding something sensitive like this can lead to a proper mess
Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Megabig: 10:05pm On Sep 07, 2022
LKO:


Having sex with condom not possible, how will he explain that to his spouse especially when they would be trying to have an issue. Below 50 is fine, but his target is to remain undetected forever. He is faithful with taking his drug and should not be having a challenge of viral load going from undetected to 47, that's not his wish.

A medical professional will advice better, they will change his drugs regardless. Detectable means detectable, I won’t want him to risk having sex without condoms all in the name of nutting outside, just ask him to have sex with condoms if he must wed soon.
Prevention is better than stories that touch, at least we know the issue and can easily avoid an upcoming problem which is also a probability in my opinion.
I can only advice from my experience, but please a doctor should have the ultimate say in this situation.

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Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by LKO(m): 3:51pm On Sep 08, 2022
Megabig:


A medical professional will advice better, they will change his drugs regardless. Detectable means detectable, I won’t want him to risk having sex without condoms all in the name of nutting outside, just ask him to have sex with condoms if he must wed soon.
Prevention is better than stories that touch, at least we know the issue and can easily avoid an upcoming problem which is also a probability in my opinion.
I can only advice from my experience, but please a doctor should have the ultimate say in this situation.


But 47 is virally suppressed and can't transmit, am I right?

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