[Viva] common cold

Mon May 30 10:46:01 PDT 2011

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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