Ziagen? no way - giving clinic second thoughts.........

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On Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:58:54 -0500 " Bob " <recbo@...> writes:

> Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 12:06:32 -0800

> From: freelightexpress@...

> Subject: immune helps

> Doc suggested a combo anti-viral regime that would be good for

> starters with less potential side effects, etc. - Ziagen

>

> B> Didn't Ziagen kill one out of twenty-five test subjects while

> proving to accomplish exactly nothing? Isn't that why you're

> required to be given but obviously have not received a printed

> warning that if you experience vomiting to stop taking Ziagen

> and never take it again?

>

> You can find the mandatory warning you probably were not

> given by looking on the internet. Note the part about it being

> required that you be given a printout of the warning.

>

> http://www.google.com/search?q=ziagen+warning

)==================== I cant believe my doctor recommended this! I am

beginning to realize the psychological effect of even going to the hiv

clinic and even seeing my doctor! The atmosphere itself might not be

helpful......even if I maintain my own own inner strength and resolve to

treat myself holistically. My docs nurse is somewhat fatalistic and

'expects' persons to eventually succumb (drugs jus seem to be a life

prolonger, thats all) - have to guard against that or just tell him to

'shut up, I dont wanna hear your gloom report'.

My case is somewhat odd....because my viral load is somewhat modest

(low) as well as my t-cells never being over 200 - you almost wonder if

they are just wondering when you will get your next infection!(kind of a

mind-principle and even spiritual-influence factor) I will have to lay my

foot down a little harder. Or quit going to the clinic. So far they've

been there to help with recent conditions.....but I am wondering about

the whole clinic experience. At this point.....I dont think my doc or

nurse will give much time to research or consider that hiv is not the

cause for aids.....as their whole life/experience/belief system and

career has rested on it for several years - its engrained. May have to

avail myself to a holistic or naturopathic program/doctor.......I will

have to see if my state health plan covers such services. I think as long

as I go to the hiv clinic......the metaphysics of hiv disease and all its

psychology will be engaged.....- just entering the building and going to

appointments......is giving hiv some kind of power, due to the structure

already in place on hiv. I think I will just have to continue being

individually strong here....even amid the outside voices and pressures to

do this or that. Thanks for listening.

paul