Justin's HIV Journal
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| Blog Name: | Justin's HIV Journal |
| Url: | http://www.justinbsmith.com |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | Activism, HIV/AIDS, Politics |
| Description: | Mr. Justin B. Smith has been involved in Gay Activism since 1999. He is 29 and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Justin was born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He now lives in Laurel, Maryland and has worked with and for Gay Organizations such as the National Black Justice Coalition, Human Rights Campaign, Equality Maryland, Us Helping Us, People Into Living Incorporated etc. He is currently in school pursuing his degree in Communications and Journalism. |
| Popularity: | 70 Followers |
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Justin's HIV Journal: Barebacking
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Justin's HIV Journal: Trouble With T-Cells & Changing Meds
Today November 18, 2009, I had an appointment with my Doctor. It didn’t go as well as I wanted. There were a few issues that I’m having with my body. 1 my T-Cell count went down and is now at 300. I don’t know what could have happened. Right now I’m on Rayetez, Novir and Truvada. My doctor has decided that we might try a different regimen. He wants to start me on Prezista (2 pills), Truvada (1 Pill) and Norvir (1Pill) so that 4 pills vs. the three pills a day I am taking now. It’s a little disturbing and scary to change meds because of the Side Effects and more changes. But that’s all it is and that is all I will look at it as, a change
Today November 18, 2009, I had an appointment with my Doctor. It didn’t go as well as I wanted. There were a few issues that I’m having with my body. 1 my T-Cell count went down and is now at 300. I don’t know what could have happened. Right now I’m on Rayetez, Novir and Truvada. My doctor has decided that we might try a different regimen. He wants to start me on Prezista (2 pills), Truvada (1 Pill) and Norvir (1Pill) so that 4 pills vs. the three pills a day I am taking now. It’s a little disturbing and scary to change meds because of the Side Effects and more changes. But that’s all it is and that is all I will look at it as, a change
Equality March
The Equality March was a revitalization of DC's Gay Community and a lot of Gays came from far away to join us as we protested on the streets of DC. I think the experience was a great one. A lot of people didn't think that this march would be a big as it was. My husband and I were there with a lot of our friends. There were a lot of people that we knew there. We saw Daniel Choi Cleve Jones Carol Schwartz and many others. There are many injustices that we as gay people have to face. For Example we are kicking out many able bodied men and women from the military under the "Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy". I'm an Air Force Veteran and my husband is an Army Veteran w
The Equality March was a revitalization of DC's Gay Community and a lot of Gays came from far away to join us as we protested on the streets of DC. I think the experience was a great one. A lot of people didn't think that this march would be a big as it was. My husband and I were there with a lot of our friends. There were a lot of people that we knew there. We saw Daniel Choi Cleve Jones Carol Schwartz and many others. There are many injustices that we as gay people have to face. For Example we are kicking out many able bodied men and women from the military under the "Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy". I'm an Air Force Veteran and my husband is an Army Veteran w
Justin's HIV Journal Washington DC AIDS 5K/Walk 2009
Hello Everyone,This years Washington DC AIDS Walk/5K was a complete success. Last year I raised $700.00 and this year I raised a $1350.00 dollars for the cause. That is almost half that last year I can say this year I’m really proud of myself. I also met for the first time Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and also again got to say hello to DC Mayor Adrian Fenty. I got also was able to get Mayor Fenty to take a picture with Dab the AIDS Bear. I had so much fun. Also there were 612 runners this year there were 812 runners. Also I ranked 169 last year and this year I was 165. So that’s a great improvement.
Hello Everyone,This years Washington DC AIDS Walk/5K was a complete success. Last year I raised $700.00 and this year I raised a $1350.00 dollars for the cause. That is almost half that last year I can say this year I’m really proud of myself. I also met for the first time Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and also again got to say hello to DC Mayor Adrian Fenty. I got also was able to get Mayor Fenty to take a picture with Dab the AIDS Bear. I had so much fun. Also there were 612 runners this year there were 812 runners. Also I ranked 169 last year and this year I was 165. So that’s a great improvement.
Justin’s HIV Journal: H1N1 (Swine Flu)
Having HIV is hard enough but when you have to watch out for other diseases as well it make life all the more harder. I’m sure all of you have been bombarded with the media’s warning and coverage of the H1N1 virus, but the information needs to be widely distributed. Again I’m not a doctor and I got my information from the CDC website which I have sited. Please protect yourself. I’m also doing this for the people that are infected with diseases that compromise their immune systems. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), several studies have reported higher hospitalization rates, prolonged illness and increased mortality, especially a
Having HIV is hard enough but when you have to watch out for other diseases as well it make life all the more harder. I’m sure all of you have been bombarded with the media’s warning and coverage of the H1N1 virus, but the information needs to be widely distributed. Again I’m not a doctor and I got my information from the CDC website which I have sited. Please protect yourself. I’m also doing this for the people that are infected with diseases that compromise their immune systems. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), several studies have reported higher hospitalization rates, prolonged illness and increased mortality, especially a
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