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Does Anyone Take Drug Holidays Anymore?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

Hey members, I've been on meds since 1996. I really would like to take some time off to give my body and mind a break. I take five HIV meds a day, plus ones for their side effects. My last doctor of 11 years who unfortunately passed away last year was going to try it. Hell I have been positive over 30 years. My others aren't so crazy about the idea even though I have undetectable viral load and high CD-4. Wondered if any LTS here have taken a holiday? If so how long, and could you really… read more

March 19, 2019
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A myHIVteam Member

Your immune system must have been in very good condition before you went on vacation from meds. I don't think that would work for everyone. 10 years wow.

April 11, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

I took a 10-year vacation from taking HIV meds I've had HIV for 27 years I've been back on it for 2 years,... I must admit it was the best 10 years of my life..... But it all ended abruptly when I was diagnosed with a fungus infection of the blood which eventually would have went to the brain and i would have gone crazy!.... it take 10 years for that to happen so for me yeah it was worth it! I didn't have weight issues I didn't have high blood pressure... No fatigue no nothing! I was never sick a day in my life no flu no colds ... no nothing!... But I think eventually do get something I just don't know what is always because after all your immune system will go down to AIDS level! 😁😁😁

April 11, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

Every Sunday

September 26, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Ahhhhhhhhh!😁😁😁Thanks for saying!..I appreciate it totally!

April 12, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

The picture tells it all. Kind of made my day. Thanks!

April 12, 2019

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