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This was the 1st morning, I wasn't out, had to get up early or something else similar  in a week.   It was the 1st time I slept in & I needed it.  It's slow getting around this morning, but I am. I'm feeling a little better each day.  I may never feel exactly the same, but that's a stroke for you.

This article is about a NYC lawmaker trying to get the US government to break Gilead's patent on PrEP.  It's bold & dangerous step.  Not something I think should be done for PrEP.  Why not do that to meds treating more acute conditions, like epipens, or meds treating cancer/hepatitis?  Breaking  a patent is serious & could have incredible consequences.

That's all for now, take care.

Cya...

Maybe, Maybe Not....

I may have a telemedicine appointment this morning.  I don't know yet.  The weather was much rougher last night in Tulsa, where'd they'd be driving in from.  So, they may not be able to safely make it.  I'll have to call about 8ish to see.  

This article is about HIV, Oklahoma, & Trumpism.  It's an interesting read.  I've read very few things over my home state & HIV.  Give it a look.

Cya...

Early Appointment...

I have an early appointment this morning.  It's with a nurse practitioner that used to be in my doctor's office.   My primary can no longer do referrals, I'm still not sure what happened, so I"m have to see the nurse.  I've seen her a couple of times.  She's the person who saw me when I was admitted for pneumonia.    I need a referral &  I have some questions about her capabilities as a NP.   My case isn't easy & I need to know if it's within her ability to handle.    If it is, my primary care provider may no longer be in the picture.  I don't need to keep jumping around.  We'll see.  I see him tomorrow.

Take care.

Cya..

Stuff Happens...

We have to go shopping today & it might entail going to Fort Smith again.   The DVD player on my roomie's computer blitzed apart.  It was a crappy drive from the beginning & it was several years old on a cheapish computer.    Things like that don't last.  So, a replacement is order.  We'll get a usb DVD drive for her computer.   It'll be cheaper & easier than an actual replacement drive.  I might be able to find here in town, who knows.

Take care.

Cya...

Weight Gain...

 This is  the only article I've ever seen discuss weight gain after going on HIV meds.  It's not talking about as much weight as I gained, but I was also on a steroid for potential lung issues.  I was also very weak & inactive.  I gained a lot of weight & have never really lost it.   

Read the article.  This is for today.  I"ve got an errand to run.  

Cya...

Back In Synch...

This might not be a great post, but at least it's on time.  I know my last 2 posts were weird & uninformative on my current condition.  I have a follow up MRI in 3 months.   I should know more then.  For now, I just try to get by the best I can.   I'll post more on that as I know it.

This article is about a federal judge stopping the Air Force from discharging 2 airmen because they're HIV+.   Currently, some countries don't want + soldiers in their nations.  Apparently the US is respecting that.   If you aren't deployable everywhere, the military wants rid of you.  The  US is allowing these + soldiers to be discriminated against by foreign powers.  The US government & our military is complicit in this act of stigma based on outdated science & other people's philosophies.   For now, these men are still serving.  There's no telling how long that will be the case.

Take & be well.

Cya...

Late Post....

I got home from the hospital this afternoon.  That was my roomie's 2nd trip in 2 days to Tulsa.  I'm sure that was tiring.  I have appointments set up to deal with the aftermath of my hospitalization.   I'm not sure what's coming.  I'll have to wait & see.   I'm not 100% fine yet.  I may never be.   But, I'm better than I was Wednesday morning.  I'll post more as I know it.  I'm tired, so this is it for now.

Cya...