Recently diagnosed, your videos have really helped me in trying to understand how to live with my new life. Long road ahead for sure for me but thank you for what you do.
You are a true inspiration Raif, I admire how you’ve taken your life by the horns. I am not sure if I will ever get over the shame & guilt of my disease. I have been celibate since I suspected that I was positive over five years ago, on getting conformation I have completely removed myself & avoid situations where I may have to reveal my condition but in 2019 I got the nerve to ventured out and I met someone. I thought it best if I just put it out there and tell them my status and it went how I feared, they basically fled the scene. It’s not always easy to get back up and move on when you can fully relate to why you were rejected. You’ve come a long way from your diagnosis. Sharing your experiences gives me hope.
Thanks for sharing your story Ronald, I’m sorry you had that experience. People can be quite ignorant to the current realities of what it means to be living with HIV! It’s NOT reflection of who you are or your health ❤️
Great video. Enjoyed hearing the doc chat about HIV meds, especially the newly approved injectable. Late 80s and early 90's none of these were even on the radar. It was 1996 before the first ARV was available and now in 2021 those are primitive. My late partner(DOD 1993) had advanced AIDS when diagnosed in 1988 and the original ARVs would have been ineffective. He did have about 4 years of decent quality of life due to AZT, which worked for awhile and all the prophylactics prescribed. It took some time, but my life is now great.
Thank you as always!! Just had my office visit. I am on the same med, I also gained weight. 170/to 200 I blame the epidemic/my age. It’s funny I asked my doctor the same questions you did. Just saying, You still look awesome. More huggable. LOL you do need to get more rest, you wear your system down and make your meds work harder. Stress, sleep/bad nutrition will get you Love what you’re doing. Keep up the great work
This video was great in so many ways. First I miss sr Gladstein. He was my dr when I lived in LA and he was so good. Next is Raif talking about weight gain. I’m right there with you but you still look amazing !! Don’t worry about the number as long as you feel good. You can still pull off that tight shirt!! Next is you reminding me it’s probably time for my next appointment. And last I’d really love to get those Injectables. I forget at least once a week to take my pills. Also I feel lazy and in ambitious working only 58 hours a week lol.
Diagnosed first In August 1984, now undetectable for the last 5 years and T4 over 800 for many years. Husband number 6 likes the aircon I got him that was installed yesterday. I live in fear of living to 90.
Have you ever experience your cd4 number goes down and up and down and up and so on along your treatment? And have your cd4 numbers ever drop so much drastically along the treatment?
I think I have said this before, but I'm pretty sure I might be in love with your HIV doc. ;). As a side note, it's amazing to me how much states vary in their Covid vaccine protocols. I am not HIV+ but I qualified for it back in January due to another underlying condition, and found an appointment at a private physician's office like yours who primarily treats HIV patients. In Texas. California is crazy the way they are doing things. Hope you can get it soon. It's such a huge relief to finally be vaccinated.
the amount of vials of blood I've had my blood taken from me this month is more than I've ever had but being positive isn't my worry, its being proactive and knowing im doing everything I can to mange it
I actually related to what was said about daily medication. I started PrEP a couple of months ago, and recently moved back in with my parents. For some reason I don't want them to see my medication. I have no idea why because they literally already know about it, but there's still that internal worry. I think we have a long way to go in this fight.
@@joeyconvery2055 I’m sorry to hear that you are also one to experience that. Many folks are frustrated. Juluca has not been linked to weight gain, is smaller and just as effective.
I’m sorry but I disagree with what this physician is initially saying. I have never had a weight issue and when put on biktarvy I gained weight and not a modest amount…I gained over 40 lbs. I wasn’t sitting around “eating bon bons or watching Netflix.” (That remark was very insensitive to the hiv community btw). I have now switched to Dovato and I find I have more energy and it is easier for me to lose weight. Hope this helps someone.
Hi raif iam herpes positive some times when I feel pain I watch your videos to get my self back on routine track..by the way u have impressive your own style vocabulary
I got herpes 2 don't even stress out about the shit. Take zinc and vitamin c. Long as u don't have outbreaks u live normal and it don't affect ur health. I been having herpes since October
Go Keto bro! It really worked for me during the pandemic. Also do intermittent fasting till about 1pm, with about a 5 or 6 hour eating window. I also built a backyard gym, and traveled to Victorville 3x a week to the only open gym, even 1 or twice a month to Tijuana where gyms never closed. With that being said, I'm 64 years young, and have maintened a 70 lb weight loss of now 6 years! P.s. try HIIT 3x a week.
Yeah I do intermediate fasting 16/8 last meal is 5pm and eat around 9am next day. But sometimes I’ll eat one time a day. So I’ll eat at 1pm. But next day I’ll eat 2 times.
Once again amazing vid Raif, these videos are nothing short of inspiring! There has been studies against TAF based regimens and weight gain, but like the Doc said it’s probably more lifestyle based then anything. I managed to shed 25 lbs cutting back on alcohol and fast food with TAF , those two don’t seem to interact well.
Hey Raif! I and my family greatly appreciate your content. I have been Undetectable for a few years on Atripla ever since my diagnosis and havent made the switch over to the new drugs. Mostly due to the costs. However now that biktarvy is available in generics in my country, I wanted to know a little more about your doctors thought process. Specifically what was their opinion on switching your medications several times so far? Were they worried about the whole process from going from Atripla, Truvada, Genvoya, Biktarvy? Did the worry about resistance? Or was it sort of proactive measure to always have you on "the best so far" type of thing ? Thanks again.
I don’t agree with injections as we need to keep BLOOD LEVELS STABLE and a monthly injection CANNOT do that… I know this for a fact as they did it with the medication subutex and everyone on the injection was in pain the last week and a half as the blood levels go high at the start and low at the end of the month. So a daily tablet keeps blood levels linear.. so I won’t be stopping from a 24hour constant refresh of medication. I don’t like Biktarvy - INTELENCE and truvada was the best combination I’ve ever had. That intellence is incredible! I want to go back on Intellence
@@RaifDerrazi nothing! Because your taking the pills everyday🤷🏽♂️the injection will make you loose weight FAST!!!!!…but your gonna feel real stiff and weak for a week! Feeling nauseous with no appetite and can’t eat💯
Hey. I was advised by my dr. And others that it’s safe to get the vaccine for covid. I’ve been hiv+ for 5 years undetected. I just got the Pfizer vaccine and I’m wondering have I made the right choice
You will be fine, I'm HIV+ also and I just got my Pfizer vaccine on the 27th of August. I only had a little soreness at the ejection site, and that was it.
Hey raif , I have a question for u brother .I just hesitate to ask u.i need to know .my recent exposure was four months before ..I took my pep after 48-72 hours window I recently 11 th Jun after 4 months tested my blood by rapid test .it shown negative ...is it final result ? Should I worry or do any more further test ?
Raif I understand that you cannot respond to all of us at the same time but can you please tell us when will the medication be available to public organizations and in African continent?
What injection was that for pneumonia.. your lucky having a private Dr as public ones don’t give pneumovax or anything.. just an ARV a day and good luck 🙄
Most likely not! Just think, if they can give you one injection every two months then you know that’s some powerful shit😂and besides any and every time docs inject something in you, your DEFINITELY going to feel flu like symptoms! I would just roll with the pills if you are already open about your status💯
Matt wants to date Raif lol (but who doesn’t haha), with that said I’ve been told Fish Oil is good for the cholesterol being high that’s what my doctors tell me
Let's get physical... let me hear your body talk... My body said "fuck you!" How could I blame my body? I was asking it do things it hadn't done since the Senior Prom! - Bette Midler, Mud Will Be Flung Tonight
Your medication and Goals contributed to speeding up my healing process, I wonder what could have become of me if you weren't the one who handled my case. Thank you for helping me cure my HIV naturally Dr Igho on UA-cam, you are Godsent
You need testosterone and nandrolone brother trust me.. it’s good he is mentioning it as UK Drs don’t like testosterone for an odd reason.. they think it’s ‘steroids’ and it’s not we have hiv we’re trying to live and feel well.. lol I take alprazolam too but they don’t like that either! It’s ridiculous over here I promise you.
God loves the world including homosexuals so much that he sent his only son to die on the cross for our sins and for every disease there is a cure healing for hiv Christ said who ever believes in him shall never perish but have eternal life the one who does not believe will perish
Your medication and Goals contributed to speeding up my Enhancing process, I wonder what could have become of me if you weren't the one who handled my case. Thank you for helping me Enhance my penis size & Erection naturally Dr Igho on UA-cam, you are Godsent
![HIV Doctor Visit - August 2019 [Biktarvy & Updates]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/CCUfX1FyeAE/mqdefault.jpg)
Recently diagnosed, your videos have really helped me in trying to understand how to live with my new life. Long road ahead for sure for me but thank you for what you do.
@Michael W. Connor thank you!!!
Yes, you got this my friend!! We’re all in this together 😌🙏🏽
@@RaifDerrazi we are! 💪🏽 Thank you!
Best way to look at it is ur still living. I got herpes 2 I'm living normal keep pushing. Keep ur head up
Yes, it's a long road ahead but you got this! 💜
You are a true inspiration Raif, I admire how you’ve taken your life by the horns. I am not sure if I will ever get over the shame & guilt of my disease. I have been celibate since I suspected that I was positive over five years ago, on getting conformation I have completely removed myself & avoid situations where I may have to reveal my condition but in 2019 I got the nerve to ventured out and I met someone. I thought it best if I just put it out there and tell them my status and it went how I feared, they basically fled the scene. It’s not always easy to get back up and move on when you can fully relate to why you were rejected. You’ve come a long way from your diagnosis. Sharing your experiences gives me hope.
Thanks for sharing your story Ronald, I’m sorry you had that experience. People can be quite ignorant to the current realities of what it means to be living with HIV! It’s NOT reflection of who you are or your health ❤️
Just take care of yourself, Get undetectable so you can’t transmit it to anyone else and be quit!🤫some shyt you have to take to the grave with you💯
im happy that someone like me who is open on this particular topic. I wish i could meet you one day raif
Great video. Enjoyed hearing the doc chat about HIV meds, especially the newly approved injectable. Late 80s and early 90's none of these were even on the radar. It was 1996 before the first ARV was available and now in 2021 those are primitive.
My late partner(DOD 1993) had advanced AIDS when diagnosed in 1988 and the original ARVs would have been ineffective. He did have about 4 years of decent quality of life due to AZT, which worked for awhile and all the prophylactics prescribed.
It took some time, but my life is now great.
Thank you as always!! Just had my office visit. I am on the same med, I also gained weight. 170/to 200
I blame the epidemic/my age. It’s funny I asked my doctor the same questions you did.
Just saying, You still look awesome. More huggable. LOL you do need to get more rest, you wear your system down and make your meds work harder. Stress, sleep/bad nutrition will get you
Love what you’re doing. Keep up the great work
I love your doctor. So open and friendly.
Yea, he's a major blessing
This video was great in so many ways. First I miss sr Gladstein. He was my dr when I lived in LA and he was so good. Next is Raif talking about weight gain. I’m right there with you but you still look amazing !! Don’t worry about the number as long as you feel good. You can still pull off that tight shirt!! Next is you reminding me it’s probably time for my next appointment. And last I’d really love to get those Injectables. I forget at least once a week to take my pills. Also I feel lazy and in ambitious working only 58 hours a week lol.
Diagnosed first In August 1984, now undetectable for the last 5 years
and T4 over 800 for many years. Husband number 6 likes the aircon
I got him that was installed yesterday. I live in fear of living to 90.
Husband no 6. How do you have 6 husbands when I cant even get 1
@@Sadude13 Consecutively and always forgive, besides my
dad married his last wife at age 78, he had 4 wives.
@@Sadude13 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Have you ever experience your cd4 number goes down and up and down and up and so on along your treatment? And have your cd4 numbers ever drop so much drastically along the treatment?
@@lastthing3197 No, but keep medications in the refrigerator and don't miss a dose.
I admire you Raif, your awareness and advocacy. You must be a great bf. Take care buddy, warm hugs & love.
2 shots every 2 months sounds doable, monthly seems like a bit much haha thanks for the update Raif!
I wouldn't mind 3 months just in case I have to travel.
Yup only 6 shots a year.
Still better than daily dose.
yes now its real 2 monthly shot
I think I have said this before, but I'm pretty sure I might be in love with your HIV doc. ;). As a side note, it's amazing to me how much states vary in their Covid vaccine protocols. I am not HIV+ but I qualified for it back in January due to another underlying condition, and found an appointment at a private physician's office like yours who primarily treats HIV patients. In Texas. California is crazy the way they are doing things. Hope you can get it soon. It's such a huge relief to finally be vaccinated.
That’s great, I got my first dose so far!
Best treatment to get rid of hiv in less than 3 weeks is Dr Abiola natural Herbal Healing .....
the amount of vials of blood I've had my blood taken from me this month is more than I've ever had but being positive isn't my worry, its being proactive and knowing im doing everything I can to mange it
Great news if its true. I wish this med will be available at market soon
It's true, cause it's on television now.😂😂😂
I love to watch all your content; they are valued information.
Looking for videos where they discuss weight gain on ART I gain a lot of weight on Biktarvy
I'm greatfull for this
Thanks
I also had a lot of weights gain As well. And it is difficult to lose it although increased sport and healthy food intake.
Awesome video. Thanks you for always keeping us up to date!!
I actually related to what was said about daily medication. I started PrEP a couple of months ago, and recently moved back in with my parents. For some reason I don't want them to see my medication. I have no idea why because they literally already know about it, but there's still that internal worry. I think we have a long way to go in this fight.
Best treatment to get rid of hiv in less than 3 weeks is Dr Abiola natural Herbal Healing .....
Biktarvy has been known to cause noticeable weight gain and one definitely needs to double down on fitness or switch meds
@@joeyconvery2055 I’m sorry to hear that you are also one to experience that. Many folks are frustrated. Juluca has not been linked to weight gain, is smaller and just as effective.
@@Tonio0504 juluca causing lypodistrophy face shape change like you 80years old
I’m sorry but I disagree with what this physician is initially saying. I have never had a weight issue and when put on biktarvy I gained weight and not a modest amount…I gained over 40 lbs. I wasn’t sitting around “eating bon bons or watching Netflix.” (That remark was very insensitive to the hiv community btw). I have now switched to Dovato and I find I have more energy and it is easier for me to lose weight. Hope this helps someone.
Always watching you raif....you look great now and thanks God your such an amazing man hope someday will see you...love it
That’s my man 🙌🏼❤️
This will also likely be used as Prep later.
@tomas Rodrigo Take your herbal cures elsewhere.
💜💜💜 I love this transparency!
Yeah.. I put on weight and my cholesterol is outrageous. It's partially the meds and partially sitting on my ass and eating and not excersing.
Does Biktarvy make you gain weight?
Hi raif iam herpes positive some times when I feel pain I watch your videos to get my self back on routine track..by the way u have impressive your own style vocabulary
I got herpes 2 don't even stress out about the shit. Take zinc and vitamin c. Long as u don't have outbreaks u live normal and it don't affect ur health. I been having herpes since October
@@russell9411 thanks for that
@@raga8456 no problem. It's the stigma of herpes reality long as u can still have sex and use condoms what's to worry about?
@@russell9411 its hitting my central nervous system dude
Go Keto bro! It really worked for me during the pandemic. Also do intermittent fasting till about 1pm, with about a 5 or 6 hour eating window. I also built a backyard gym, and traveled to Victorville 3x a week to the only open gym, even 1 or twice a month to Tijuana where gyms never closed. With that being said, I'm 64 years young, and have maintened a 70 lb weight loss of now 6 years! P.s. try HIIT 3x a week.
Yeah I do intermediate fasting 16/8 last meal is 5pm and eat around 9am next day. But sometimes I’ll eat one time a day. So I’ll eat at 1pm. But next day I’ll eat 2 times.
Once again amazing vid Raif, these videos are nothing short of inspiring! There has been studies against TAF based regimens and weight gain, but like the Doc said it’s probably more lifestyle based then anything. I managed to shed 25 lbs cutting back on alcohol and fast food with TAF , those two don’t seem to interact well.
Was does it do to your kidneys..thats what I worry about long term
Hey, Raif, Thanks great info.Usually learn something from your videos .
Absolutely awesome 👏
Thanks alot Raif ..So , what i understood is after the (yearly) injection therapy will be the final cure for HIV
I wonder how long that would take for the yearly injection.
@@jamaaltaylor3242 you should wonder how bad it’s gonna make you feel and for how long!💯
We take it HIV monthly injunction.. reply
That's a lot of Medications. Wonder ○ how many pills a day?😮
Love your videos! Makes me happy 😃
Your videos help me alot too thank u SOOO Much🌟❤️
So happy to hear that 😊🙏🏽
@@RaifDerraziis injections safe for HIV with no side effects??
Hey Raif! I and my family greatly appreciate your content. I have been Undetectable for a few years on Atripla ever since my diagnosis and havent made the switch over to the new drugs. Mostly due to the costs. However now that biktarvy is available in generics in my country, I wanted to know a little more about your doctors thought process. Specifically what was their opinion on switching your medications several times so far? Were they worried about the whole process from going from Atripla, Truvada, Genvoya, Biktarvy? Did the worry about resistance? Or was it sort of proactive measure to always have you on "the best so far" type of thing ? Thanks again.
Hey, yea I believe it was the latter. As newer, less theoretically ‘toxic’ drugs come out, he has me make the switch.
find one that will last 6months or.a year no a month
What was ur cd4 n vl when u were diagnosed with hiv
I don’t agree with injections as we need to keep BLOOD LEVELS STABLE and a monthly injection CANNOT do that… I know this for a fact as they did it with the medication subutex and everyone on the injection was in pain the last week and a half as the blood levels go high at the start and low at the end of the month. So a daily tablet keeps blood levels linear.. so I won’t be stopping from a 24hour constant refresh of medication. I don’t like Biktarvy - INTELENCE and truvada was the best combination I’ve ever had. That intellence is incredible! I want to go back on Intellence
But the injections decreased the viral load
The weight looks great in you!!
🥺 thank you 🙏🏽 really getting back into my gym groove so we’ll see what my physique does
@@RaifDerrazi nothing! Because your taking the pills everyday🤷🏽♂️the injection will make you loose weight FAST!!!!!…but your gonna feel real stiff and weak for a week! Feeling nauseous with no appetite and can’t eat💯
Hey. I was advised by my dr. And others that it’s safe to get the vaccine for covid. I’ve been hiv+ for 5 years undetected. I just got the Pfizer vaccine and I’m wondering have I made the right choice
You will be fine, I'm HIV+ also and I just got my Pfizer vaccine on the 27th of August. I only had a little soreness at the ejection site, and that was it.
Me too..got pfizer aswell
Welcome Long time no see 😊
Hey raif , I have a question for u brother .I just hesitate to ask u.i need to know .my recent exposure was four months before ..I took my pep after 48-72 hours window I recently 11 th Jun after 4 months tested my blood by rapid test .it shown negative ...is it final result ? Should I worry or do any more further test ?
It should be. Rapid tests show after 3-6months maybe check again at 6-7 months?
Hello! I appreciate your video! I just wanna know do you get the injections already? And if so how is the side effect?
God Bless you :-) Raif
Raif I understand that you cannot respond to all of us at the same time but can you please tell us when will the medication be available to public organizations and in African continent?
Bro can u reply me..i have an urgent doubt that to be cleared
What is those injunction they gave you for two hands?
Is the medication in Countries of Africa?
What injection was that for pneumonia.. your lucky having a private Dr as public ones don’t give pneumovax or anything.. just an ARV a day and good luck 🙄
Does the injection make it easier on the liver and kidneys? That’s my question if you can help?
Exactly
Most likely not! Just think, if they can give you one injection every two months then you know that’s some powerful shit😂and besides any and every time docs inject something in you, your DEFINITELY going to feel flu like symptoms! I would just roll with the pills if you are already open about your status💯
Tell us how to handle hpv
Eat healthy, work out, think positive and just chill! It will leave in a year😉
Awesome
So you don’t have to take medication 💊??
It’s still medication it’s just a different method🤷🏽♂️
Matt wants to date Raif lol (but who doesn’t haha), with that said I’ve been told Fish Oil is good for the cholesterol being high that’s what my doctors tell me
Is b12 deficiency a symptom of hiv??
what time Raif? regards👋🏻
Starting now!
@@RaifDerrazi Question, when is the once a month HIV long acting injectable ARV'S will be available to the General public?
what were the 2 shots given in each of your arms ?
The buttocks
deberías de tener una traducción en español, o cómo puedo escucharte en español😜
What could be the price bro
Some of my best friends died of aids!
Biktarvy is amazing but is making us FAT.
The hiv. Med couse AIDS. Cáncer the sarcoma. Osteoporosis. Neuropathy. Gastro intestinales. Problems. Insomnio. Moscular pain. Tuberculosis, more
I am from India, I can't speak English well only Hindi, I turn HIV negative with your product thank you my doc #drokooboh 🙏🙏🙏
Let's get physical... let me hear your body talk... My body said "fuck you!" How could I blame my body? I was asking it do things it hadn't done since the Senior Prom!
- Bette Midler, Mud Will Be Flung Tonight
I told my doctor the same thing I was blaming biktarvy on my weight gain but she wasn’t believing it, I have gained so much weight from meds
😊😊😊 nice, stay healthy always 😘
@Kelly oigianber good job. I hope u doing a healthy diet/lifestyle up until now. Regards to ur healthy body and enjoy life 😊😊😊
@Kelly oigianber your welcome 😊😊😊
Your medication and Goals contributed to speeding up my healing process, I wonder what could have become of me if you weren't the one who handled my case. Thank you for helping me cure my HIV naturally Dr Igho on UA-cam, you are Godsent
You need testosterone and nandrolone brother trust me.. it’s good he is mentioning it as UK Drs don’t like testosterone for an odd reason.. they think it’s ‘steroids’ and it’s not we have hiv we’re trying to live and feel well.. lol I take alprazolam too but they don’t like that either! It’s ridiculous over here I promise you.
God loves the world including homosexuals so much that he sent his only son to die on the cross for our sins and for every disease there is a cure healing for hiv Christ said who ever believes in him shall never perish but have eternal life the one who does not believe will perish
Where the video?
Premiering now!
Now THAT'S a real disease.
Hey brother I need your help I have tested 2 time both was negative what should I do now.
Go for a nice jog. Works for me.
@@jayp1166 what is nice jog
@@m.ktouray2360 it's like walking except faster. 🏃
@@jayp1166 thanks I understand
Are you on injection now?
No, still taking Biktarvy daily
What medication would you recommend if recently diagnosed?@@RaifDerrazi
hey Raif what's your email
I also take this medication I am afraid of gaining weight
Your medication and Goals contributed to speeding up my Enhancing process, I wonder what could have become of me if you weren't the one who handled my case. Thank you for helping me Enhance my penis size & Erection naturally Dr Igho on UA-cam, you are Godsent
Try to get addicted to the way cardio makes you feel and you will be doing it everyday.
Trust me.