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Health / Re: Ask The Eye Doctor Any Problem Concerning The Eyes by Rexkingsley(m): 4:03am On Apr 20
My aunt was diagonised with retina detachment and need a surgery Asap we have no |I dea on where to go for the surgery any help will be appreciated
Health / Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Rexkingsley(m): 7:52am On Oct 29, 2022
Megabig:


Normal on some people, just visit the place where she was issued pills and lay the complaint.
Please I would like a medium were j can communicate with u more easily and efficiently please the fmc is very far from me as I’m in a different town in the state and they don’t work on weekends..I need someone more knowledgeable I can communicate with
Health / Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Rexkingsley(m): 10:44pm On Oct 28, 2022
Megabig:
Hello Nairalanders,

I once said I will be giving a brief summary of my journey so far living with HIV. I made an initial post but deleted most of it because it was too long. I’ll try run through my journey here, the difference between Naija and the US (which is where I reside) and maybe things I would have done differently back home.

I realized I was positive in 2008. That was while still in 2nd year in the university, I won’t go into details how I felt, but what led to me privately going for a HIV test was because I had chronic headaches while in campus, infact I went home and told my parents I had migraine, we went to different hospitals and of course paid bills and got pills for migraine, when I went back to school, it continued. I tried with several pills to sure that but on doing a couple of research, I thought I should go for a hiv test, I went and then was positive. I informed my parents immediately that my migraine is gone (lol) because they kept asking how I was doing, they thought I should return maybe after 3 months to go for another general examination but because I now know what’s up, I told them I’m good.

I went to one Catholic confession because I was not sure who to tell, I don’t trust anyone including my sisters, that means I had all the secret myself. When I told the priest, he then asked me to wait after and directed me to a clinic at FMC Umuahia. My first visit there, I was not asked to start Antiretrovirals because my viral load is still above 500, what I was given was just septrin (I learnt it’s mostly to prevent cough, that’s the most deadly thing that can reduce positive person instantly).

I managed my viral load for almost 2 years until I moved from Abia to Abuja. In Abj, every positive person have to start taking Antiretroviral so I started taking that (one pill a day). Even at that time, I never told anyone, I fought and got a visa to move out of Naija and it’s been stressless all these years in the states.
Here are the disadvantages:

1. Visiting FMC Umuahia was horrible, there is confidentiality in terms of files and others. The nurses are terrible, once I get there on my scheduled appointment (of course with maybe 70-100 other people), I’ll sit at the back and they have to scream when they are calling names and everyone will turn to see who the person is. I know we all there are positive but at least respect me for once.

2. Because I wanted to be discreet which eventually paid off (please tell people you trust if you have to, me being discreet was tasking, I wish I had the courage to talk but sadly I don’t trust anyone), I had to hide my drugs, I haven’t seen something so hard in my life, because I have to take it daily, I usually have a cup for a month and then hide the other two months surplus. At the same time, I was scared someone may see it.

3. Even when I became undetectable (can’t transmit HIV), I was still too careful when dealing with people, it took me time to finally loosen up. A lot changed about me, I became very quiet most times, lost interest in a lot of things and questioned certain things as well.

4. Relationships became a huge task for me, infact I stop wooing babes, I’ve always wanted to date so as to lead to something but again I thought of a time I have to have this conversation on me being positive, that discouraged me a lot. Even though I can’t transmit, my mental state still shielded me from it all.

4. I hated taking pills but because I need to make sure I stay undetectable, it’s now a norm for me, one pill a day and that’s it. But this only happened because of my first visit to Umuahia, I thought I will see a few people there, but I was wrong. I saw people living with HIV for almost 40 years, people come with old family members to pick their pills and infact the look on their faces too seem like nothing is wrong, l loud and happy while I sat in the corner filled with thought. Again I saw people too who never took either never took their drugs or didn’t find out early they are positive therefore have very low viral load and have been attacked my illnesses or have lost so much weight. They are there to pick drugs too and keep trying. I learnt in most cases, some survive as well but sadly others won’t make it. After my second visit and research, I knew it nothing at all if I take my pill.

A different world Living in US:
1. Drugs remain free and infact delivered to my address once in 3 months.

2. I still continued my routine test free of charge to ensure I remain undetectable.

3. The amount of confidentiality is second to none (OMG), any health practitioner dealing with you is very careful to ensure he/she or the organisation don’t get sued so you are covered. Infact you come to the hospital like others and mixed with other people who came for different things (unlike Umuahia) where anyone walking into that part of the building is already known to be positive.

4. People are very open with being positive in US, people are well learned about HIV and already aware all they need is to be undetectable and that’s it unlike back home where majority will stigmatize when they hear “he/she has hiv” when it takes them just 10 seconds to google and learn more about it (knowledge is power).

Finally, since the 14 years (from the time I knew I was positive), I’ve only lost one girl I met at the clinic, I confirmed this from her Facebook account, I knew she probably will not find it funny because at the time I started conversing with her and others, she works for a firm in PH and lived with her Uncle who had kids, so she sometimes leaves her pills (so they won’t know) and can go weeks without taking it. I was scared for her because what anyone wouldn’t want to do is to have a “hiv drug resistance”.

Stop stigmatization, if someone is able to inform you about their status, let them know you are educated about this and inform them to stay undetectable.

Alert: I have never had fever or any serious health related issue since those years and I’m glad I pulled through this. Till date, no family or friend is aware.

I will finally start informing my siblings soon, at least telling them then will be a shock to them because we’ve all lived those years and they didn’t notice a thing and I’m already in control of my life.

HIV is not death sentence.

Be kind and Be blessed once again…. peace


Please I need some help this my mom second day taking tld drugs but she’s loosing weight and I notice some rashes on her back please what can I do
Health / Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Rexkingsley(m): 9:27pm On Oct 27, 2022
Megabig:


Very normal, body adjustment and fear, them them there is nothing serious, they should just take medication and always test viral load that’s all
She started her art drugs today and complaining of heavy headache after taking it, is it normal and do I need to give her paracetamol to subside the headache?
Health / Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Rexkingsley(m): 6:35pm On Oct 27, 2022
Megabig:


Very normal, body adjustment and fear, them them there is nothing serious, they should just take medication and always test viral load that’s all
Please can I add u on WhatsApp where I can get quick advice and counseling..the person in question is my mom and I’m devastated
Health / Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Rexkingsley(m): 4:10pm On Oct 27, 2022
Megabig:
Hello Nairalanders,

I once said I will be giving a brief summary of my journey so far living with HIV. I made an initial post but deleted most of it because it was too long. I’ll try run through my journey here, the difference between Naija and the US (which is where I reside) and maybe things I would have done differently back home.

I realized I was positive in 2008. That was while still in 2nd year in the university, I won’t go into details how I felt, but what led to me privately going for a HIV test was because I had chronic headaches while in campus, infact I went home and told my parents I had migraine, we went to different hospitals and of course paid bills and got pills for migraine, when I went back to school, it continued. I tried with several pills to sure that but on doing a couple of research, I thought I should go for a hiv test, I went and then was positive. I informed my parents immediately that my migraine is gone (lol) because they kept asking how I was doing, they thought I should return maybe after 3 months to go for another general examination but because I now know what’s up, I told them I’m good.

I went to one Catholic confession because I was not sure who to tell, I don’t trust anyone including my sisters, that means I had all the secret myself. When I told the priest, he then asked me to wait after and directed me to a clinic at FMC Umuahia. My first visit there, I was not asked to start Antiretrovirals because my viral load is still above 500, what I was given was just septrin (I learnt it’s mostly to prevent cough, that’s the most deadly thing that can reduce positive person instantly).

I managed my viral load for almost 2 years until I moved from Abia to Abuja. In Abj, every positive person have to start taking Antiretroviral so I started taking that (one pill a day). Even at that time, I never told anyone, I fought and got a visa to move out of Naija and it’s been stressless all these years in the states.
Here are the disadvantages:

1. Visiting FMC Umuahia was horrible, there is confidentiality in terms of files and others. The nurses are terrible, once I get there on my scheduled appointment (of course with maybe 70-100 other people), I’ll sit at the back and they have to scream when they are calling names and everyone will turn to see who the person is. I know we all there are positive but at least respect me for once.

2. Because I wanted to be discreet which eventually paid off (please tell people you trust if you have to, me being discreet was tasking, I wish I had the courage to talk but sadly I don’t trust anyone), I had to hide my drugs, I haven’t seen something so hard in my life, because I have to take it daily, I usually have a cup for a month and then hide the other two months surplus. At the same time, I was scared someone may see it.

3. Even when I became undetectable (can’t transmit HIV), I was still too careful when dealing with people, it took me time to finally loosen up. A lot changed about me, I became very quiet most times, lost interest in a lot of things and questioned certain things as well.

4. Relationships became a huge task for me, infact I stop wooing babes, I’ve always wanted to date so as to lead to something but again I thought of a time I have to have this conversation on me being positive, that discouraged me a lot. Even though I can’t transmit, my mental state still shielded me from it all.

4. I hated taking pills but because I need to make sure I stay undetectable, it’s now a norm for me, one pill a day and that’s it. But this only happened because of my first visit to Umuahia, I thought I will see a few people there, but I was wrong. I saw people living with HIV for almost 40 years, people come with old family members to pick their pills and infact the look on their faces too seem like nothing is wrong, l loud and happy while I sat in the corner filled with thought. Again I saw people too who never took either never took their drugs or didn’t find out early they are positive therefore have very low viral load and have been attacked my illnesses or have lost so much weight. They are there to pick drugs too and keep trying. I learnt in most cases, some survive as well but sadly others won’t make it. After my second visit and research, I knew it nothing at all if I take my pill.

A different world Living in US:
1. Drugs remain free and infact delivered to my address once in 3 months.

2. I still continued my routine test free of charge to ensure I remain undetectable.

3. The amount of confidentiality is second to none (OMG), any health practitioner dealing with you is very careful to ensure he/she or the organisation don’t get sued so you are covered. Infact you come to the hospital like others and mixed with other people who came for different things (unlike Umuahia) where anyone walking into that part of the building is already known to be positive.

4. People are very open with being positive in US, people are well learned about HIV and already aware all they need is to be undetectable and that’s it unlike back home where majority will stigmatize when they hear “he/she has hiv” when it takes them just 10 seconds to google and learn more about it (knowledge is power).

Finally, since the 14 years (from the time I knew I was positive), I’ve only lost one girl I met at the clinic, I confirmed this from her Facebook account, I knew she probably will not find it funny because at the time I started conversing with her and others, she works for a firm in PH and lived with her Uncle who had kids, so she sometimes leaves her pills (so they won’t know) and can go weeks without taking it. I was scared for her because what anyone wouldn’t want to do is to have a “hiv drug resistance”.

Stop stigmatization, if someone is able to inform you about their status, let them know you are educated about this and inform them to stay undetectable.

Alert: I have never had fever or any serious health related issue since those years and I’m glad I pulled through this. Till date, no family or friend is aware.

I will finally start informing my siblings soon, at least telling them then will be a shock to them because we’ve all lived those years and they didn’t notice a thing and I’m already in control of my life.

HIV is not death sentence.

Be kind and Be blessed once again…. peace

Some very close to me got tested positive we went to fmc and was given tld and another to prevent cough and tb today is there first day of staking the meds and starting complaining of headache and mild fever after taking, is it normal l?
Health / Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Rexkingsley(m): 4:07pm On Oct 27, 2022
Some very close to me got tested positive we went to fmc and was given tld and another to prevent cough and tb today is there first day of staking the meds and starting complaining of headache and mild fever after taking, is it normal l?
Webmasters / Re: I Sell All Type Of Website Script And Templates by Rexkingsley(m): 11:10am On Jun 06, 2022
Can u create a website for me? WhatsApp me 08138852216
Webmasters / Re: Want A New Website �️real Estate Website�‍❤️�dating Website Btc Investment by Rexkingsley(m): 11:08am On Jun 06, 2022
I want a website WhatsApp me 08138852216
Car Talk / Re: Thread For Toyota Users And Lovers by Rexkingsley(m): 3:16pm On Sep 19, 2021
My 2009 camry se steering gets a little stiff there is oil in the steering oil what could be the cause
Autos / Re: Registered Honda Crv 2006 Model @ #1.350m.call 08131012103--aba Abia State. by Rexkingsley(m): 4:42am On Aug 24, 2021
bragxz:
Pictures?
I see u'r a car dealer in aba can I get a neatly used toyota spider in aba
Autos / Re: »»» Sold!! Neat Toyota Camry 08 @ N2.25M Negotiable ««« by Rexkingsley(m): 12:59am On Aug 24, 2021
Naija used? Can it go for 1.8
Autos / Re: Reg Camry 2008 And Pure Firstbody Available For Sale. by Rexkingsley(m): 12:57am On Aug 24, 2021
Can it go for 1.8 wats ur location
Autos / Re: I Need Advice On Buying This Camry by Rexkingsley(m): 12:59pm On Aug 13, 2021
Cokahot:
The gear list is positioned to the right instead of left.
Here is a photo of the interior and I think its converted

Autos / Re: I Need Advice On Buying This Camry by Rexkingsley(m): 12:19pm On Aug 13, 2021
EmptyGarden:
I know they're mostly right-hand... Usually converted. It should be considerably cheaper.
The seller is asking for 2.7 million for a 2007 model.is that a fair price?
How do I know if its converted from right hand to left hand
Car Talk / Re: Thread For Toyota Users And Lovers by Rexkingsley(m): 2:21am On Aug 13, 2021
Can someone enlighten me more about this spec of Camry,the durability and efficiency and Also the con and pros.
Does it use same parts as the regular Camry?

Autos / Re: I Need Advice On Buying This Camry by Rexkingsley(m): 2:13am On Aug 13, 2021
And the availability of the parts does it use same motto parts as the regular Camry?
Autos / Re: I Need Advice On Buying This Camry by Rexkingsley(m): 1:27am On Aug 13, 2021
Explicit02:
The car is an Asian brand

Go to Google check "Toyota Camry 2.0 Asian" and check the specs your self

They use the car more in Dubai
I've Googled about it but I will like someone with a more knowledge of the car to tell me about the efficiency,durability and economic aspect of the car and if there are any major differences between this spec and other regular specs
I'm being offered the 2007 model
Autos / Re: I Need Advice On Buying This Camry by Rexkingsley(m): 12:30am On Aug 13, 2021
Camry 2.0 is written at the back
Autos / I Need Advice On Buying This Camry by Rexkingsley(m): 12:25am On Aug 13, 2021
Hi gurus I'm about buying my first car, I came across this 2007 and 2010 Camry at a car stand it caught my attention because they look different from the other Camrys I'm used to seeing.
I will like someone to enlighten me on the vehicle before I make a choice as I barely know much about cars.thanks
Attached some photos

Autos / Re: »»» Do You Need A Car In PH ( Naija Or Foreign Used)? Let Us Know ««« by Rexkingsley(m): 10:17am On May 12, 2021
TrumpDonald2:
Toks or Nigerian used? And are you in PH?
I'll like to getvthebprixe a d photos of both naija used and toks..no I'm in aba pretty close to ph
Autos / Re: »»» Do You Need A Car In PH ( Naija Or Foreign Used)? Let Us Know ««« by Rexkingsley(m): 12:15am On May 10, 2021
I will like to buy a 2011 Avalon
Investment / Re: Where Can I Buy Dogecoins? by Rexkingsley(m): 12:27pm On May 07, 2021
Hope you did buy the dodgecoin..

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Autos / Re: Toyota Camry 2008 Registered. 08062499398 by Rexkingsley(m): 1:27pm On Mar 06, 2021
How much is this one
Autos / Re: Extremely Clean Naija Use Toyota Muscle Camry by Rexkingsley(m): 4:20am On Mar 06, 2021
Is this still available
Autos / Re: Toyota Camry XLE 2008 Model Up For Sale by Rexkingsley(m): 3:50am On Mar 06, 2021
Is this still available if not can I get similar offers..I love this vehicle spec with the navigation system..u can call me on whatsapp 08138852216
Autos / Re: Toyota Camry 2008 Registered. 08062499398 by Rexkingsley(m): 3:41am On Mar 06, 2021
Can I get a neatly used Camry muscle with tilted glass from 2008

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