[Viva] common cold

Wed Jun 8 11:28:23 PDT 2011

I also have an allergy to sulfa drugs (the antibiotic Septra/Bactrim)  and
also tried to desensitize to it but unsuccessfully. As the dose of Septra
was slowly increased I became sicker and sicker from the allergic reaction.
I now wear a medic-alert bracelet in case of an emergency, I don't want
anyone giving me Septra!
I had to use aerosolized Pentamidine as a PCP prophylactic, back in the
day.
Thankfully I made it through those rough times.

What a beautiful day!

On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 7:18 PM, Peggy Frank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:

> Hi-
>
> I am thinking this will go to the Viva group but not sure.  I have been
> away for the past 3 weeks (family 90th birthday celebration in Ontario) and
> about to go away again - this time for TT training. But when I read about
> the sulpha allergy I was reminded about a study that I read and tried and it
> worked.
>
> I also was allergic to sulpha drugs - at a time when I needed a propolaxis
> for pneumonia.  I read about this way that you could gradually build up a
> tolerance.  It was intense but now I have no problems with sulpha drugs.
>
> I think I went to hospital on SSI for 8 days.  I can't recall if it was 2
> times a day or more often.  But I started out with the smallest titration of
> drug in some other liquid - drank it and they watched me for an hour, then I
> went home. The next treatment had slightly more drug and slowly slowly I
> worked my way to a full dose of septra (bactrum?). I was fine with the
> exception of one dose where I got a rash - slight - and then it went away
> and I have never since had a problem.  I think David had the paper - but it
> would have been about 1995.  I don't think I still have it but can look if
> you are interested and think your Hospital would be as willing as the SSI
> Hospital to monitor the experiment.
>
> You are an amazing group of strength giving women. I love reading the
> emails even if I don't often contribute.  Love  -peg
> Peggy Frank
> positively AFRICA
> 2092 Byron Street, Victoria,  BC
> Canada V8R 1L9
> info at positivelyafrica.org
> www.positivelyafrica.org
>
>
>
>
>
> On 2011-05-30, at 10:46 AM, Denise Becker wrote:
>
> Hi everyone!
>
> Oh,* *Shannon!  Yes, of course I remember you are in Abbotsford now.  You
> have a  very good CD4, how long have you had HIV? Do you know your
> percentage?  I had quite a few colds in Abbotsford too before moving to
> Kelowna - it may be because Kelowna is so dry.  There are so many questions
> I would like to ask because I think this is interesting to know why some
> women are not getting colds.  I wonder if it has anything to do with what
> meds you are on.  I am on Kivexa and Atazanavir but just quit Tenofovir
> because it was giving me kidney problems.  I am allergic to sulphur
> (spelling?) and can't have that in any antibiotics or cold medicine that
> contain it... I get a rash and have trouble breathing.
>
> It would be really interesting to do a survey of everyone and find out what
> reactions they have had to various meds and if they have experienced any
> colds.  Would any of you be interested in knowing things like this?
>
> I am tired of research but would like to see Viva do a survey some time of
> some things - we are actually a very strong organization to have so many
> positive women who communicate to each other.
>
> Thanks Shannon.
>
> Denise
>
> On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Shannon McKee Carlisle <mckee_law at msn.com
> > wrote:
>
>>   Hi Denise,
>>
>> I am happy to share. I’m in Abbotsford. My counts are 1100 CD4,
>> undetectable viral load. Except for my high cholesterol and bilirubin,
>> nothing else is flagged in my blood work. My vitamin D was a little low
>> which is of course from a lack of sunshine. I am pretty fortunate that Dr.
>> Burdge started me on ARV’s before my CD4 dropped below 400 that may be why
>> my CD4 is so high, but I’m not certain. I can’t believe how loopy cold meds
>> make me feel though.... hehehe.
>>
>> Take care,
>>
>> Shannon
>>
>>  *From:* Denise Becker <dbecker106 at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:04 PM
>> *To:* viva at lists.resist.ca
>> *Subject:* Re: [Viva] common cold
>>
>> oh! that is interesting, Shannon.  I would like to ask you some questions
>> about where you live and what your counts are.  If you feel like replying
>> then do but I don't want to get too personal so if it is a problem when
>> don't worry about it.
>> Denise
>>
>> On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM, Shannon McKee Carlisle <
>> mckee_law at msn.com> wrote:
>>
>>>   Hi Denise,
>>>
>>> I have a runny nose, congestion, a productive cough, lots of phlegm, sore
>>> throat, did I mention a runny nose... hehehe. I have no time for a cold, so
>>> Tylenol Cold, Day and Night formula is my new best friend....hehehe.
>>>
>>> Take care,
>>>
>>> Shannon
>>>
>>>  *From:* Denise Becker <dbecker106 at gmail.com>
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2011 7:33 AM
>>>  *To:* viva at lists.resist.ca
>>>  *Subject:* Re: [Viva] common cold
>>>
>>>   Wow, that is a great CD4 count Shannon and your husband's is good
>>> too!  So do you have a cold or cough or what?
>>>
>>> I like your ideas re. PWN, a fundraiser or part of the Walk proceeds
>>> would be great.
>>>
>>> Denise
>>>
>>> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:57 PM, Shannon McKee Carlisle <
>>> mckee_law at msn.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>   I have these three teenage girls age 14, 16 and 17. Everyone has been
>>>> sick in my house for at least a month now. Everyone has been on a round of
>>>> antibiotics except me. My husband has been on his second round. His CD4 is
>>>> around 700 and mine is a whopping 1100. I am sick though I think I am just
>>>> too busy to notice. So, this year we have had two significant colds that
>>>> have caused prolonged sickness within our family, especially my husband.
>>>> Which is crappy. No flus though. I make certain that everyone gets their flu
>>>> shot every year.
>>>>
>>>> I hope everyone is doing well,
>>>>
>>>> Oh ya...in regards to the PWN thing .... I really don’t mind if they can
>>>> make a donation; or they could potentially ‘fund a by and for’ project that
>>>> VIVA facilitates that would employ a positive woman; they could put on a
>>>> fundraiser for VIVA; they could advertise for increased membership to
>>>> VIVA..... otherwise.... I have personally suffered too many sleepless nights
>>>> worrying about the autonomy of this group.... I would hate to start worrying
>>>> again.....
>>>>
>>>> Love to all,
>>>>
>>>> Shannon Carlisle
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  *From:* Denise Becker <dbecker106 at gmail.com>
>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2011 3:23 PM
>>>> *To:* viva <Viva at lists.resist.ca>
>>>> *Subject:* [Viva] common cold
>>>>
>>>>  I am just wondering what other Viva members have suffered in terms of
>>>> the common cold.  Since I have been on the meds and I moved to the Okanagan
>>>> in 1997, I cannot ever remember having a cold.  Has anyone else had a bad
>>>> cold or even a common cold?  I am just wondering if there is something to
>>>> this.  Admittedly, I don't have children to pass one on to me!
>>>> Denise Becker
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