That IS what I meant to say! DANG IT! lol....alas, the inevitable mistake from a rookie. I'll bring it up in my next video and try to see if there's a way to edit post-publishing. Thanks for pointing it out!
Good luck on the new medicine hope it goes well for you would like to know more about the medicine might ask the doctor if he thinks it would be better for my husband
Congrats 🎉 with the new meds Raif! My dear friend is also switching from Biktarvy to DTG with Descovy, because felt so depressed on BIC. We hope also soon to get on Dovato, for to avoid TAF. Did you feel it’s easier, better without TAF for you now? read Taf was also linked to weight gain.
Wow OMG it is incredible to view a video on here that directly relates to some if not almost all of my experiences over the last 6 years... I honestly can't thank you enough for posting..... I was on Biktarvy for about 3 years (my second regime of meds) and even though I was in my early 40's at the time I'd always maintained a slim frame though diet and gym..... boom BIKTARY hit and almost instantly i went from 73kg to 90kg.... I put it down to the fact I had started a new Uni degree and was stressed but id never in my entire life been that heavy - so of course came a bit of depression and a few other things..... I started on DOVATO a couple of years ago and almost straight away I'm back down to 74kg which is pretty hard to do when you're nearly 50... energy is back.... back at the gym... other things are back to normal... I still have a little anxiety but no where near as bad...
I find your videos very useful, you sincerely explain everything that is current and it helps me become more knowledgeable. Thank you for your efforts. love from istanbul.
I’ve been gaining weight since I started my treatment with Bictarvy. Also I never linked my gastroenterologist issues with this medication, thank you for sharing this valuable information 🙏🏻.
Thanks to Raif's videos and getting me talk to my own doctor over the last few years I would have zero problems dating someone who is HIV+. I am on PreP, if he is undetectable, then chances are pretty minor.
I have been on Dovato for about a year now. I have tiredness on a daily basis. My job helps with that as an Animal Control Officer, it keeps me on my feet and moving, however, during my days off its very hard to get motivated. I made the switch from Biktarvy as the Tenofivir was destroying my only kidney! I loved Biktarvy and I had no side effects that I can think of that was a direct result of the meds besides the kidney problems! The only new symptoms I have is shaking and tiredness, which could be a result of other meds I take! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with both of these medications fam🤙
Hi there! So I’ve been following you since 2019 and you’re just the friend that everyone needs so thank you for that. I do have two questions for you-the last labs you had with Biktarvy, how were your kidneys? 2) would you be willing to talk about how sex has changed (if it has) throughout the years? Especially because you mentioned the gas part, I’m interested to see how you were able to manage your intimacy with this because I think it affects more of us than we can imagine.
@@RaifDerrazi Def consider Juluca. Only thing about it is it has take with meal. Very similar to Dovato by same company, but probably less powerful than Dovato hence probably less toxic, which is used for "maintenance" drug only.
@@dino91001 Juluca is a recent drug and my nurse called it 'the Rolls Royce of HIV medications'. It's a brilliant treatment, I couldn't be happier and I thank God for this, I am truly blessed.
Thank you so much for being so real; it’s such a rarity in a sea of online fakery. It’s quite brave but you do the audience a true service. I also enjoy how you seem to apply critical thinking and look at things in a balanced way
Yeah, since I am on a very complicated Medicare/Medicaid insurance plan I may have to switch to Dovato for purely insurance/cost savings purpose. I can't wait to see your post visit video. I also have had and still have major disabling life long digestive problems, so I sure hope that Dovato may bring me some relief. Glad to have stumbled on your content AGAIN, this time I made sure to hit the subscribe button. Definity please document and post about your fitness journey and getting back into the swing of things...
I think ViiV also makes the drug Juluca. Why did you choose Dovato over Juluca? Pros/Cons? The toxicity is around the effect on your kidneys. Some drugs - HIV or otherwise - have negative impacts on the kidneys. The big downside to the old wonder Rx, Atripla, was how it might effect kidney function and creatinine levels.
Your sincerity and honesty is unprecedented. Thank you so much. We are on Biktarvy also but no issues or side effects at all. Also no recommendations from our immunologist to change. Thanks to this video we will now ask her option. Are you still being advised by Jay? We know him well. Thanks again for your incredibly forthright and thoughtful presentations Raif. Cheers
Unfortunately when I had to switch my health insurance to Kaiser I was no longer able to see Gladstein 😩 I really hated that. The other option you might want to ask about is Juluca, also Dolutegravir but combined with Rilpivirine instead of Lamivudine. And thanks for all the love and support. So very much appreciated! It’s encouraging to hear
I was on byktarvy switched to Dovato because weight gain, ever since i turned poz i gained so much weight. I cant way Dovato changed anything even after 8 months or so on it. I changed my regimen to cavenuva as of late for past 6 months and seeing how it goes. Very frustrating, i hope i get better.
Yea I’m sure it can be frustrating. Of note, a recent study came out suggesting that even though some medication leads to weight gain…going OFF of the medication did not reverse the weight gain
Es raro que con esta enfermedad uno aumente de peso, al contrario si fuera mi caso , 😔creo tendría la predisposición a perder peso dado que esto me causaría depresión , así siga un tratamiento!
Have you ever tried Genvoya for your ARV regimen?? One pill a day,minimal side effects. Gained 50lbs after being diagnosed w HIV 6 yrs ago from stress/emotional eating,recently started a high protein,low carb,zero sugar diet & have lost 30lbs in less than 90 days….realizing Genvoya is NOT the cause of my weight gain is just another win win for my ARV regimen.
I’m currently taking Triumeq. The first time I took it I actually felt like I was dying, the side effects were so bad for the first 24 hours. Thankfully it settled down, but i do get a little gassy 😬😳 which can be rather stressful in the wrong company 😂. But having a high protein diet could contribute to that maybe?.
My heart is filled with joy and appreciate to Dr.Auchi on UA-cam for cure my HIV virus 🦠 with his natural herbs 🌿 and root healing ❤️🩹 , An now perfectly fine. God bless you for me doctor ua-cam.com/channels/6tA16t1IlKx1bY93lc2rcg.html
Where have you (this content, and you of course) been all my life??? Thank you for sharing openly and honestly in such a public way, it's awe inspiring. A drug is a bunch of chemicals. Any drug you put in your body over the counter or otherwise has some level of toxicity (ie side effects), so by definition if you reduce the number of drugs 3 to 2 you will automatically lower the toxicity. Another consideration is that combo drugs interact with each other and my have a multiplier effect on a particular side effect. Combo drugs came into being because they found multiple drugs worked better for viral suppression than single drugs. My gut has always been my weak spot too . . in the early years wasting syndrome, parasites, etc . . . let's just say it was difficult to get around. It took many years to stabilize. Thankfully, at this point gas in both directions is the most common issue, and not that bad. Hope the transition to Dovato improves things for you. Cheers!
Yes you are correct, they are all toxic and are causing some sort of damage along the way as they pass through the liver and blood, also the kidneys. In addition also parasites and other heavy metals are almost in everyone and that adds to that toxic load as well. This is why a detox of heavy metals is very important to rid your body, cells, bones, tissues and organs of heavy metal, poisons, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and medications if you want your body to function at optimal level. Many people lack this knowledge and overloading their bodies on multiple medications with no detoxing which is killing the liver and kidneys. These toxins are breathed in, are in tap water and in our food supply chains. We are in constant bombardment. For Gut problems try all natural proven zuupoo by the makers UMZU and cleanse the colon and rid it of any accumulations of waste due to bad digestion to get a reset going for the colon to start to function optimally, it has an excellent track record and sometimes this sets things in motion again.
I came back to Biktarvy after taking Dovato two months due to side effects-blurred vision, fatigue, brain fog, high total bilirubin, and heart problems.
Hi Raif, RE the legal doc. You can upload it as a doc to Chat GPT and then ask it to create summaries, and ask any question you like about the document and chat GTP will answer it accurately. I found this works best with chat GTP 4.0, 3.5 is still subject to what’s called hallucinations it means it can make up answers but 4.0 rarely does this. The downside is that there’s a cost for chat GPT4.0. I love your channel. If you have any questions or if I can be helpful, please let me know.
Would love too see your documented exercise program. I am slowly getting back to the gym after the same situation you discussed. Had fast pace job, pandemic, now 50lbs heavier while taking biktarvy😊
Hi Raif, please do a video on HIV drug resistance. The problem is terrifying but real and it seems to be a huge taboo in our community. According to the WHO, over 10% of HIV patients in the world are affected by drug resistance: what causes this and what can we do about it.
I wanna make it short: it's the cleverness of nature (or possibly evilness in this case) that causes drug resistance. HIV has this incredible ability to mutate (mutation on steroid, basically) that, all of our mathematical epidemiological models have predicted that, all drugs would eventually fail. BUT, I have to stress BUT, all hope is NOT lost. Last-line-of-defence drugs, such as ones that prevent viral attachment onto cells, dramatically reduce the risk of drug-resistance. Furthermore, I have immense hope for gene therapies coming in the pipelines. KEEP THE FAITH!
@@hoangleminh6990 Absolutely! I have great hope in gene therapy too but we need to be pragmatic and start acting today to preserve the efficacy of our treatments and protect our health. I heard a + guy say that his ART protects him against future re-infections but this seems to be a huge mistake: when you turn +, you have to be even more cautious and avoid risk contacts! I love my current treatment (Juluca) and I hope it doesn't lose its efficacy any time soon.
Definitely want to see your health journey can help me on genvoya and ive gained weight and ot seems to be way more stubborn than usual sonce ive been on it om 2018 when i sterted went from 180 to 250 lol but im 6,3
Been on Biktarvy and yes has caused weight gain. Was meant to change to Dovato but result viral load had a very slight viral blip which on 2nd blood test went back to to 14 copies. Also not sure if taking supplements might interact with Biktarvy
This is so helpful, thanks. Is it possible to talk about Delstrigo please? My muscles are ever lean and big upper body, could this be because of the medication I'm taking maybe? Please help. Thanks and keep up the good work❤
@RaifDerrazi I ended up switching to Delstrigo. The pill is huge compared to Biktarvy. While on the latter I gained over 70 pounds in about three months. I've luckily never had Covid but I also experienced extreme exhaustion on Bik. Now on Delstrigo I'm feeling a bit better. Ended up starting Ozempic as the weight would not go down and that has been helping a lot.
I gained a small amount of weight on Descovy and I was delighted, because all my life I’ve been underweight and trying to eat more. But now it’s fallen off! So as much as people say Descovy (like Biktarvy) causes weight gain, I think for most people it’s only small.
I just had a exposure on aug 15 and from next day i have every symptoms of hiv till now and experiencing very much fatigue and lethargy had rash and swollen lymp node today and had fever on aug16 to 19 ,my doc wanna me to test me this month last ,i lost hope and i spoiled my life , eventhough i had protected sex i dont know how i got hiv ,i just lost hope and dont know how am i gonna live,it hurts.
My heart is filled with joy and appreciate to Dr.Auchi on UA-cam for cure my HIV virus 🦠 with his natural herbs 🌿 and root healing ❤️🩹 , An now perfectly fine. God bless you for me doctor ua-cam.com/channels/6tA16t1IlKx1bY93lc2rcg.html
I would like you to comment on weight gain, especially around the abdomen, I am taking Delstrigo and I have gained weight 16 lbs of visceral fat around my abdomen. I also am experiencing some severe low blood sugars. I used to work out three times a week was very active prior to going on Delstrigo. I can’t remember what I was on before but I have been battling with the weight gain, gall stones, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. So I am vegetarian I don’t eat red meat or any meat. My daily calorie consumption is 1700 to 1800 cal a day. I try to walk every day, but the low blood sugars I experience have interfered with my serious workouts. I weigh the same 180 but body composition tests have shown that I’ve lost muscle mass and gained fat. My question is do you think a switch to a different medication would help alleviate this? I am on supplements and eat a good diet with no fast foods or fried foods.
Do you feel it was hard to gain muscle on Biktarvy? I feel Biktarvy puts the body in a diabetic like state. I was taking black seed oil which modulated my glucose response and I was purposely eating fiber as my second meal , and avoid carbs in the beginning of the day. I wasn’t gain weight but my body just looked “softer”. I always had a “muscular” appearance while also being lean. Now that I’ve started binging for about 2-3 weeks. I want to gain weight, I want to know if it will be harder for me to build muscle while eating properly. Were your weight problems persisting while you were on Biktarvy and trying to lose weight?
As you can see in my bodybuilding photo I had very good muscle development and I was extremely lean. I was very much able to achieve my fitness goals. But everyone is different so I can’t say how it might affect you. I just have the mentality of assuming that I have control over my body and adjust accordingly
And to my knowledge one less drug for your liver and kidney to filter through. Not necessarily toxic just filter out through the body because I believe from what I was able to understand it can cause liver inflammation or high liver function.
Hi Raif, I was taking Biktarvy as my first line treatment. for first three months I didn't have any side effects. But after 4 Months with Biktarvy I started getting rigging ears (Tinnitus) so I asked my Doctor if I could switch to Dovato to see if goes away and nope I still have it. do you have Tinnitus as well?
Hi Raif, by any chance did you ever consider the injectable med (I think it’s called cabenuva) instead of doing dovato? since it is not an oral route drug, it may also reduce the possibility of exacerbation of gi symptoms you may be having with the oral meds
I’ve been on biktarvy for Almost a year and still not indetectable, Im presenting something called viremia, maybe switching pill can help. I’ll ask my doctor next review. Thanks
I've been on Triumeq for the last 6 years and haven't experienced any major side effects, however I've been considering switching to the Injectable, any info on people switching from pill to Injectable?
My heart is filled with joy and appreciate to Dr.Auchi on UA-cam for cure my HIV virus 🦠 with his natural herbs 🌿 and root healing ❤️🩹 , An now perfectly fine. God bless you for me doctor ua-cam.com/channels/6tA16t1IlKx1bY93lc2rcg.html
Raid I have no insurance whatsoever so which one of the drugs that you've taken or that you're taking now is the least expensive and also I want to know if anybody can answer it I don't have HIV or aids and can I take this medicine so I won't catch it and once again thank you and I appreciate all comments back to me please thank you
I just switched from Triumeq to Dovato, I've been on Triumeq for 6 years. I don't know what to think, still didn't open the box. How is your experience?
@@ChristianKubrick I like triumeq it works well for me but my doctor said there is this one ingredient which is not on dovato and less side effect and colestorol
@@esc19 I am starting tomorrow evening with Dovato. I'm just reading experiences on Reddit and depression along with anxiety is bad with Dovato, will see it in my case.
Interesting, I didn’t know that having weird dreams and depression were a side effect of Biktarvy. I don’t experience depression, but weird dreams… more often than not. Another one is tiredness, but I’ve been able to work through that one by working out more often, about 4-5 days a week. Still it would be cool to know if you’re having any of the side effects in a couple of weeks.
I’ve experienced extreme exhaustion but I think that’s more attributable to long Covid. Gym routine DEFINITELY helps with overall energy and mood. I’ll keep you posted!
@@RaifDerrazi please do! Because feeling tired everyday after sleeping 8 hours is tough to live with. Is difficult to explain to anyone about tiredness because people think is because I’m lazy, and I’m not… I’m constantly pushing though it, as with everything some days are great with 1 training session, others are not so great. 😅
But you didn't mention Ayurvedic or Chinese herbs for your stomach did you? Update my friends cd4 came up naturally is 469 and percent cd4 also went up no art. I'm happy with it.😮 you need to investigate parasites they can go into the strangest places...eyes stomach liver gallbladder...on and on....
@@RaifDerrazi Hi, did you check on Sleep Apnea ? DO you know about relations with hiv medication ? I take biktarvi also lot of weight but this since Odefsey actually, the previous medication, and now they found sleep apnea, which is also a cause of weight gains
PLS HELP ME I CANT SLEEP. IS THIS ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS OF HIV? DIFFICULTY SLEEPING?😭😭😭 IM NOT REALLY ACTIVE IN SEX IN FACT I DONT ANY SEX FOR 3MONTHS. UNTIL ONE TIME 2 WEEKS AGO. I HAD UNPROTECTED SEX. MY HEALTH IS DIFFERENT NOW. PLS HELP ME 😭😭😭aa
My heart is filled with joy and appreciate to Dr.Auchi on UA-cam for cure my HIV virus 🦠 with his natural herbs 🌿 and root healing ❤️🩹 , An now perfectly fine. God bless you for me doctor ua-cam.com/channels/6tA16t1IlKx1bY93lc2rcg.html
When I reply now, am I to start typing BEFORE your @name or AFTER? It used to be after, but lately the cursor is automatically appearing before...@@RaifDerrazi
Not tryna be this person but I could only imagine the stress and wear and tear taking a pill everyday can do to the body , don’t have have shots now !?
@@RaifDerrazi 1:07. 9/7 Hi Raif. I am so attentive to your vlogs… you are a paragon to our Poz community. I was diagnosed in the mid eighties and have been extremely blessed while others have fallen around me. At 65 I won a second place award for body building but since i suffered a collision with a tractor trailer!!! and a hip replacement, abdominal surgery and lower spine fusion later I am ready to get back into the gym… I am now 76 ( whaaaaat how’d that happen??). Since the three years of surgery recovery I have been depressed and gained weight and am at 184 now. Can’t seem to drop anymore even though I eat diligently … I’ve been on Biktary for quite a few years and am looking forward to hearing more about your switch to Dovata Thank you for your educated and unabashed and informative disposition. ( next time you sign a HIPPA FORM think of me…. I was formative in litigation to get that into law !!)
You aren't the only 1 that had took BICTARV...and you are not no 1 campaign of HIV...how about having me on your real chats? From a UK living real HIV and dealing with meds....mmmx
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1:40 NOPE, sorry! Tenofoviralafenamid is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor, not an INSTI. I think you meant to say "Bictegravir" ;)
That IS what I meant to say! DANG IT! lol....alas, the inevitable mistake from a rookie. I'll bring it up in my next video and try to see if there's a way to edit post-publishing. Thanks for pointing it out!
Good luck on the new medicine hope it goes well for you would like to know more about the medicine might ask the doctor if he thinks it would be better for my husband
@@gradytodd2099certainly doesn’t hurt to ask for more info!
Congrats 🎉 with the new meds Raif! My dear friend is also switching from Biktarvy to DTG with Descovy, because felt so depressed on BIC. We hope also soon to get on Dovato, for to avoid TAF. Did you feel it’s easier, better without TAF for you now? read Taf was also linked to weight gain.
@@Nastyaraa friend of mine got really depressed on Dovato...now switched on 3TC and Pifeltro but still feels like s#it😢
Wow OMG it is incredible to view a video on here that directly relates to some if not almost all of my experiences over the last 6 years... I honestly can't thank you enough for posting..... I was on Biktarvy for about 3 years (my second regime of meds) and even though I was in my early 40's at the time I'd always maintained a slim frame though diet and gym..... boom BIKTARY hit and almost instantly i went from 73kg to 90kg.... I put it down to the fact I had started a new Uni degree and was stressed but id never in my entire life been that heavy - so of course came a bit of depression and a few other things..... I started on DOVATO a couple of years ago and almost straight away I'm back down to 74kg which is pretty hard to do when you're nearly 50... energy is back.... back at the gym... other things are back to normal... I still have a little anxiety but no where near as bad...
Thanks!
I find your videos very useful, you sincerely explain everything that is current and it helps me become more knowledgeable. Thank you for your efforts. love from istanbul.
Happy to see your face Raif, wish you all the best and success in your life
Aw thank ya!
how is viral load now @@RaifDerrazi
Hey Raif, I was on Biktarvy and my kidneys were shutting down. Have been on Dovato for years with no problems😊
How long were you on biktarvy before that started happening?
hi, what were the symptoms of that, can i ask ?
Was your kidney damage reversible?
I’ve been gaining weight since I started my treatment with Bictarvy. Also I never linked my gastroenterologist issues with this medication, thank you for sharing this valuable information 🙏🏻.
Thanks for the information! And please upload another video with the update on how things went with Dovato please!!!
AMAZING LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND LOVE THE INFORMATION THAT YOU GIVE OUT
😊🙏🏽 doing what I can!
Thanks to Raif's videos and getting me talk to my own doctor over the last few years I would have zero problems dating someone who is HIV+. I am on PreP, if he is undetectable, then chances are pretty minor.
I have been on Dovato for about a year now. I have tiredness on a daily basis. My job helps with that as an Animal Control Officer, it keeps me on my feet and moving, however, during my days off its very hard to get motivated. I made the switch from Biktarvy as the Tenofivir was destroying my only kidney! I loved Biktarvy and I had no side effects that I can think of that was a direct result of the meds besides the kidney problems! The only new symptoms I have is shaking and tiredness, which could be a result of other meds I take! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with both of these medications fam🤙
Good info. I’m on Biktarvy but have liver issues so I may have to switch
How about yahki awakened
It is a great choice...
3 drug is old fashion!!!!
We need to take medicine for whole life and we need to reduce even one
This is so important for all us. Thank you so much for share your experiences. Staying strong 😄🙏💪
I’ve been on Biktary for a year and a half doing well so far 👍❤️
Great to hear my friend
Hi there! So I’ve been following you since 2019 and you’re just the friend that everyone needs so thank you for that. I do have two questions for you-the last labs you had with Biktarvy, how were your kidneys? 2) would you be willing to talk about how sex has changed (if it has) throughout the years? Especially because you mentioned the gas part, I’m interested to see how you were able to manage your intimacy with this because I think it affects more of us than we can imagine.
You teach us a whole lot thank you
Dolutegravir seems to be the star ingredient these days. I'm on Juluca (dolutegravir + rilpivirine), 1 pill daily and I love it, zero side effects.
I wasn’t aware of that about Juluca! Thanks for sharing. Curious about that too. And thanks for sharing your experience on that
@@RaifDerrazi Def consider Juluca. Only thing about it is it has take with meal. Very similar to Dovato by same company, but probably less powerful than Dovato hence probably less toxic, which is used for "maintenance" drug only.
Oooh! Is that a new drug? Never heard of that one before
@@dino91001 Juluca is a recent drug and my nurse called it 'the Rolls Royce of HIV medications'. It's a brilliant treatment, I couldn't be happier and I thank God for this, I am truly blessed.
How long have you been on it please, I want to change my meds but still searching for the right choice
Thank you so much for being so real; it’s such a rarity in a sea of online fakery. It’s quite brave but you do the audience a true service. I also enjoy how you seem to apply critical thinking and look at things in a balanced way
It'd obvious he's been paid to say all this by the multi-billion dollar pharmaceuticals
Yeah, since I am on a very complicated Medicare/Medicaid insurance plan I may have to switch to Dovato for purely insurance/cost savings purpose. I can't wait to see your post visit video. I also have had and still have major disabling life long digestive problems, so I sure hope that Dovato may bring me some relief. Glad to have stumbled on your content AGAIN, this time I made sure to hit the subscribe button. Definity please document and post about your fitness journey and getting back into the swing of things...
I really enjoy our contents., very informative and educational. And yes we need more gymn content. Keep up the good work.
I think ViiV also makes the drug Juluca. Why did you choose Dovato over Juluca? Pros/Cons?
The toxicity is around the effect on your kidneys. Some drugs - HIV or otherwise - have negative impacts on the kidneys. The big downside to the old wonder Rx, Atripla, was how it might effect kidney function and creatinine levels.
Your sincerity and honesty is unprecedented. Thank you so much. We are on Biktarvy also but no issues or side effects at all. Also no recommendations from our immunologist to change. Thanks to this video we will now ask her option. Are you still being advised by Jay? We know him well. Thanks again for your incredibly forthright and thoughtful presentations Raif. Cheers
Unfortunately when I had to switch my health insurance to Kaiser I was no longer able to see Gladstein 😩 I really hated that. The other option you might want to ask about is Juluca, also Dolutegravir but combined with Rilpivirine instead of Lamivudine. And thanks for all the love and support. So very much appreciated! It’s encouraging to hear
thanks for sharing.. love to listen all kinda stories
I was on byktarvy switched to Dovato because weight gain, ever since i turned poz i gained so much weight. I cant way Dovato changed anything even after 8 months or so on it. I changed my regimen to cavenuva as of late for past 6 months and seeing how it goes. Very frustrating, i hope i get better.
Yea I’m sure it can be frustrating. Of note, a recent study came out suggesting that even though some medication leads to weight gain…going OFF of the medication did not reverse the weight gain
@@RaifDerraziR U sero +ve sir ?
Es raro que con esta enfermedad uno aumente de peso, al contrario si fuera mi caso , 😔creo tendría la predisposición a perder peso dado que esto me causaría depresión , así siga un tratamiento!
@@julioparra3394 no es raro, la medicina te aumenta el peso y la abilidad de tu cuerpo sostener grasas especialmente en el abdomen.
Have you ever tried Genvoya for your ARV regimen?? One pill a day,minimal side effects. Gained 50lbs after being diagnosed w HIV 6 yrs ago from stress/emotional eating,recently started a high protein,low carb,zero sugar diet & have lost 30lbs in less than 90 days….realizing Genvoya is NOT the cause of my weight gain is just another win win for my ARV regimen.
I’m currently taking Triumeq. The first time I took it I actually felt like I was dying, the side effects were so bad for the first 24 hours. Thankfully it settled down, but i do get a little gassy 😬😳 which can be rather stressful in the wrong company 😂. But having a high protein diet could contribute to that maybe?.
My heart is filled with joy and appreciate to Dr.Auchi on UA-cam for cure my HIV virus 🦠 with his natural herbs 🌿 and root healing ❤️🩹 , An now perfectly fine. God bless you for me doctor ua-cam.com/channels/6tA16t1IlKx1bY93lc2rcg.html
Where have you (this content, and you of course) been all my life??? Thank you for sharing openly and honestly in such a public way, it's awe inspiring. A drug is a bunch of chemicals. Any drug you put in your body over the counter or otherwise has some level of toxicity (ie side effects), so by definition if you reduce the number of drugs 3 to 2 you will automatically lower the toxicity. Another consideration is that combo drugs interact with each other and my have a multiplier effect on a particular side effect. Combo drugs came into being because they found multiple drugs worked better for viral suppression than single drugs.
My gut has always been my weak spot too . . in the early years wasting syndrome, parasites, etc . . . let's just say it was difficult to get around. It took many years to stabilize. Thankfully, at this point gas in both directions is the most common issue, and not that bad. Hope the transition to Dovato improves things for you. Cheers!
Yes you are correct, they are all toxic and are causing some sort of damage along the way as they pass through the liver and blood, also the kidneys. In addition also parasites and other heavy metals are almost in everyone and that adds to that toxic load as well. This is why a detox of heavy metals is very important to rid your body, cells, bones, tissues and organs of heavy metal, poisons, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and medications if you want your body to function at optimal level. Many people lack this knowledge and overloading their bodies on multiple medications with no detoxing which is killing the liver and kidneys. These toxins are breathed in, are in tap water and in our food supply chains. We are in constant bombardment. For Gut problems try all natural proven zuupoo by the makers UMZU and cleanse the colon and rid it of any accumulations of waste due to bad digestion to get a reset going for the colon to start to function optimally, it has an excellent track record and sometimes this sets things in motion again.
I came back to Biktarvy after taking Dovato two months due to side effects-blurred vision, fatigue, brain fog, high total bilirubin, and heart problems.
I have been for a week now on Biktarvy so this is very helpful but in these week I haven't had any symptom.
Hi
Hi Raif,
RE the legal doc. You can upload it as a doc to Chat GPT and then ask it to create summaries, and ask any question you like about the document and chat GTP will answer it accurately. I found this works best with chat GTP 4.0, 3.5 is still subject to what’s called hallucinations it means it can make up answers but 4.0 rarely does this. The downside is that there’s a cost for chat GPT4.0.
I love your channel. If you have any questions or if I can be helpful, please let me know.
Would love too see your documented exercise program. I am slowly getting back to the gym after the same situation you discussed. Had fast pace job, pandemic, now 50lbs heavier while taking biktarvy😊
Hi, what do you think about the long-term 1-2 month injection? Would you give a try sometime? Love your work for the community 😄
Hi Raif, please do a video on HIV drug resistance. The problem is terrifying but real and it seems to be a huge taboo in our community. According to the WHO, over 10% of HIV patients in the world are affected by drug resistance: what causes this and what can we do about it.
I wanna make it short: it's the cleverness of nature (or possibly evilness in this case) that causes drug resistance. HIV has this incredible ability to mutate (mutation on steroid, basically) that, all of our mathematical epidemiological models have predicted that, all drugs would eventually fail. BUT, I have to stress BUT, all hope is NOT lost. Last-line-of-defence drugs, such as ones that prevent viral attachment onto cells, dramatically reduce the risk of drug-resistance. Furthermore, I have immense hope for gene therapies coming in the pipelines. KEEP THE FAITH!
@@hoangleminh6990 Absolutely! I have great hope in gene therapy too but we need to be pragmatic and start acting today to preserve the efficacy of our treatments and protect our health. I heard a + guy say that his ART protects him against future re-infections but this seems to be a huge mistake: when you turn +, you have to be even more cautious and avoid risk contacts! I love my current treatment (Juluca) and I hope it doesn't lose its efficacy any time soon.
@@hoangleminh6990 And another possiblity: we keep hearing that PrEP is extremely safe, is it possible a strain that is resistant to PrEP?
drug resistance is very rare.
@@hoangleminh6990 Thank you for your replies guys. I'm currently on Juluca (dolutegravir) and doing great so far, I would hate to change my regimen.
I also swapped from Biktarvy to Dovato because of the weight gain. But like Raif, there were other factors in play.
what should i do to look like you at 4:00? is it only protein-rich food that applies plus protein shakes?
Been on dovato and super happy with it
Only 2 molecules instead of 3.
Yes. I like to see your journey bk to fitness
Drink organic moringa tea twice daily it’s a game changer for the gi system nobody ever listens to my advice but hey at least im trying to help
Definitely want to see your health journey can help me on genvoya and ive gained weight and ot seems to be way more stubborn than usual sonce ive been on it om 2018 when i sterted went from 180 to 250 lol but im 6,3
Been on Biktarvy and yes has caused weight gain. Was meant to change to Dovato but result viral load had a very slight viral blip which on 2nd blood test went back to to 14 copies. Also not sure if taking supplements might interact with Biktarvy
This is so helpful, thanks. Is it possible to talk about Delstrigo please? My muscles are ever lean and big upper body, could this be because of the medication I'm taking maybe? Please help. Thanks and keep up the good work❤
Derrazi if you are is be fortune teller when will you say the cure will be out and available for everyone please 😊😢
@RaifDerrazi I ended up switching to Delstrigo. The pill is huge compared to Biktarvy. While on the latter I gained over 70 pounds in about three months. I've luckily never had Covid but I also experienced extreme exhaustion on Bik. Now on Delstrigo I'm feeling a bit better. Ended up starting Ozempic as the weight would not go down and that has been helping a lot.
I’d like to see the fitness journey. I have been more at the gym but I can’t see my body change so may be doing something incorrectly
I gained a small amount of weight on Descovy and I was delighted, because all my life I’ve been underweight and trying to eat more. But now it’s fallen off! So as much as people say Descovy (like Biktarvy) causes weight gain, I think for most people it’s only small.
Hi
I just had a exposure on aug 15 and from next day i have every symptoms of hiv till now and experiencing very much fatigue and lethargy had rash and swollen lymp node today and had fever on aug16 to 19 ,my doc wanna me to test me this month last ,i lost hope and i spoiled my life , eventhough i had protected sex i dont know how i got hiv ,i just lost hope and dont know how am i gonna live,it hurts.
My heart is filled with joy and appreciate to Dr.Auchi on UA-cam for cure my HIV virus 🦠 with his natural herbs 🌿 and root healing ❤️🩹 , An now perfectly fine. God bless you for me doctor ua-cam.com/channels/6tA16t1IlKx1bY93lc2rcg.html
I would like you to comment on weight gain, especially around the abdomen, I am taking Delstrigo and I have gained weight 16 lbs of visceral fat around my abdomen. I also am experiencing some severe low blood sugars. I used to work out three times a week was very active prior to going on Delstrigo. I can’t remember what I was on before but I have been battling with the weight gain, gall stones, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. So I am vegetarian I don’t eat red meat or any meat. My daily calorie consumption is 1700 to 1800 cal a day.
I try to walk every day, but the low blood sugars I experience have interfered with my serious workouts. I weigh the same 180 but body composition tests have shown that I’ve lost muscle mass and gained fat. My question is do you think a switch to a different medication would help alleviate this?
I am on supplements and eat a good diet with no fast foods or fried foods.
Do you feel it was hard to gain muscle on Biktarvy? I feel Biktarvy puts the body in a diabetic like state. I was taking black seed oil which modulated my glucose response and I was purposely eating fiber as my second meal , and avoid carbs in the beginning of the day. I wasn’t gain weight but my body just looked “softer”. I always had a “muscular” appearance while also being lean. Now that I’ve started binging for about 2-3 weeks. I want to gain weight, I want to know if it will be harder for me to build muscle while eating properly. Were your weight problems persisting while you were on Biktarvy and trying to lose weight?
As you can see in my bodybuilding photo I had very good muscle development and I was extremely lean. I was very much able to achieve my fitness goals. But everyone is different so I can’t say how it might affect you. I just have the mentality of assuming that I have control over my body and adjust accordingly
@@RaifDerrazi thanks
I start to take for one week, we will see?
And to my knowledge one less drug for your liver and kidney to filter through. Not necessarily toxic just filter out through the body because I believe from what I was able to understand it can cause liver inflammation or high liver function.
Hi Raif, I was taking Biktarvy as my first line treatment. for first three months I didn't have any side effects. But after 4 Months with Biktarvy I started getting rigging ears (Tinnitus) so I asked my Doctor if I could switch to Dovato to see if goes away and nope I still have it. do you have Tinnitus as well?
Hi Raif, by any chance did you ever consider the injectable med (I think it’s called cabenuva) instead of doing dovato? since it is not an oral route drug, it may also reduce the possibility of exacerbation of gi symptoms you may be having with the oral meds
Please show some pictures when you were competing bodybuilding before.
Switch from a bottom to top/ then put things in places they were design for/ that is the ultimate guide
I’ve been on biktarvy for Almost a year and still not indetectable, Im presenting something called viremia, maybe switching pill can help. I’ll ask my doctor next review. Thanks
I had to stop Dovato after 6 weeks of sleeplessness. It was terrible.
Bro im from India... my viral load counting is under 200... what that means??? Please reply 🙏
Weird. It depends of the people. One is different from another.
I've been on Triumeq for the last 6 years and haven't experienced any major side effects, however I've been considering switching to the Injectable, any info on people switching from pill to Injectable?
My heart is filled with joy and appreciate to Dr.Auchi on UA-cam for cure my HIV virus 🦠 with his natural herbs 🌿 and root healing ❤️🩹 , An now perfectly fine. God bless you for me doctor ua-cam.com/channels/6tA16t1IlKx1bY93lc2rcg.html
Hello Raif..
Ray let us repent our sins before GOD.
He is faithful and merciful....he is our GOD. IN JESUS NAME.
So all these ARV have serious side effects? What if bad dreams is the one will kill you?
That's great,,, you did bodybuildeing 🏋️🚴
Can you make video about side effects?
How long are your living with hiv?and how long time hasbeen taken to detect ur hiv diagnosed after last exposure?
Do you think you feel more hungry with dovato ? I can’t stop eating but not sure if it’s my appetite or the pills hah
i had the option of bitarvy, or descovey. and I choose the 2 pill descovy.
Hello raif can i asked a question if taking whey protein goods for taking arvs
Can u recommend me Mr Arif what's the right supplement in gym for us taking arvs
You have any advice on putting on muscle with hiv??? I could use it!
Raid I have no insurance whatsoever so which one of the drugs that you've taken or that you're taking now is the least expensive and also I want to know if anybody can answer it I don't have HIV or aids and can I take this medicine so I won't catch it and once again thank you and I appreciate all comments back to me please thank you
Hello Raif are u still on dovato?everything allright?is it as effective as 3 drug?ty Xx😊
Yep. All is well here
I am on triumeq but will switch to dovato it’s just without one ingredient. How do you like it so far and does it work for you ?
I just switched from Triumeq to Dovato, I've been on Triumeq for 6 years. I don't know what to think, still didn't open the box. How is your experience?
@@ChristianKubrick why you don’t use it then ?
My doctor wanted to prescribe me Delstrigo first, then she changed her mind on Dovato. It bugs me that dolutegravir is still there
@@ChristianKubrick I like triumeq it works well for me but my doctor said there is this one ingredient which is not on dovato and less side effect and colestorol
@@esc19 I am starting tomorrow evening with Dovato. I'm just reading experiences on Reddit and depression along with anxiety is bad with Dovato, will see it in my case.
That might explain why keto is not working as it used to?
Hi. Did you notice symptoms after 2weeks of infection? Im worried cause im experiencing fever and diarrhea after unprotected sex😞
What was ur issues with previous medicine and what boost u to get Dovato?
That’s what I cover in this video
Smfh😪
Interesting, I didn’t know that having weird dreams and depression were a side effect of Biktarvy. I don’t experience depression, but weird dreams… more often than not. Another one is tiredness, but I’ve been able to work through that one by working out more often, about 4-5 days a week. Still it would be cool to know if you’re having any of the side effects in a couple of weeks.
I’ve experienced extreme exhaustion but I think that’s more attributable to long Covid. Gym routine DEFINITELY helps with overall energy and mood. I’ll keep you posted!
@@RaifDerrazi please do! Because feeling tired everyday after sleeping 8 hours is tough to live with. Is difficult to explain to anyone about tiredness because people think is because I’m lazy, and I’m not… I’m constantly pushing though it, as with everything some days are great with 1 training session, others are not so great. 😅
But you didn't mention Ayurvedic or Chinese herbs for your stomach did you?
Update my friends cd4 came up naturally is 469 and percent cd4 also went up no art. I'm happy with it.😮 you need to investigate parasites they can go into the strangest places...eyes stomach liver gallbladder...on and on....
@@RaifDerrazi Hi, did you check on Sleep Apnea ? DO you know about relations with hiv medication ? I take biktarvi also lot of weight but this since Odefsey actually, the previous medication, and now they found sleep apnea, which is also a cause of weight gains
How you maintain such a wonderful body.
What diet you follow?
Are you still on dovato ?
Genuine question and sorry for being insensitive but how long can onr person remain undetectable?
I was until 16 years old. I get it when I was a baby in hospital.
Try KOMBUCHA
PLS HELP ME I CANT SLEEP. IS THIS ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS OF HIV? DIFFICULTY SLEEPING?😭😭😭 IM NOT REALLY ACTIVE IN SEX IN FACT I DONT ANY SEX FOR 3MONTHS. UNTIL ONE TIME 2 WEEKS AGO. I HAD UNPROTECTED SEX. MY HEALTH IS DIFFERENT NOW.
PLS HELP ME 😭😭😭aa
can you help me? i cant get answers from anyone . hope to hear from you i bet you dont x
My heart is filled with joy and appreciate to Dr.Auchi on UA-cam for cure my HIV virus 🦠 with his natural herbs 🌿 and root healing ❤️🩹 , An now perfectly fine. God bless you for me doctor ua-cam.com/channels/6tA16t1IlKx1bY93lc2rcg.html
Who names these things???
Someone who wants to make the average person feel incredibly illiterate lol
When I reply now, am I to start typing BEFORE your @name or AFTER? It used to be after, but lately the cursor is automatically appearing before...@@RaifDerrazi
Big pharmas making billions 😢
Lol😂😂😂so funny 😂
Is dovato use as cure or what bro
No, Dovato is medication for people living with HIV
Did hiv medication cause kidney damage?
Great expectations
No. Biktarvy does make you gain weight. It rounds off at 30lbs. I know a lot of people gaining weight from it
Not tryna be this person but I could only imagine the stress and wear and tear taking a pill everyday can do to the body , don’t have have shots now !?
why not get the shot once every 2 months?...
Keep up the good work…looking forward to hearing about your labs when you get them after the change..all the best from South Africa 🫡..
Thank you very much! Yea I’m super curious too
@@RaifDerrazi
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Hi Raif. I am so attentive to your vlogs… you are a paragon to our Poz community.
I was diagnosed in the mid eighties and have been extremely blessed while others have fallen around me. At 65 I won a second place award for body building but since i suffered a collision with a tractor trailer!!! and a hip replacement, abdominal surgery and lower spine fusion later I am ready to get back into the gym… I am now 76 ( whaaaaat how’d that happen??).
Since the three years of surgery recovery I have been depressed and gained weight and am at 184 now. Can’t seem to drop anymore even though I eat diligently … I’ve been on Biktary for quite a few years and am looking forward to hearing more about your switch to Dovata
Thank you for your educated and unabashed and informative disposition.
( next time you sign a HIPPA FORM think of me…. I was formative in litigation to get that into law !!)
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Hola lo de los gases no sera cierta inflamacion debido al virus , puede ser🙄chequeate o al interactuar el medicamento
Is there hope for HIV vaccine for our kids?
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One day you wil report about being cured of HIV. :)
How old are you?
Sir arent u scared with side-effects of ART ?.. If art has side-effects then how hiv patient live long healthy life
No I’m not scared. Im thankful I have medication to treat HIV so I can live. The rest can be dealt with
@@RaifDerrazi Does art have very serious long term side-effects like cancer kidney failure etc..
or they are short term like nausia vomit etc
Newly-formulated ART does NOT have bad side effects like what you mentioned@@BharatSharma-pm8hu
You aren't the only 1 that had took BICTARV...and you are not no 1 campaign of HIV...how about having me on your real chats? From a UK living real HIV and dealing with meds....mmmx
And I’m a very logic person I juss feel if you were not gay you wouldn’t have hiv …. That should be like a sign from God
you're such a negative person do some soul searching!
Неllo, американец!❤
Dovato, triumeq, biktarvy none is good they all have side effects but better that than a pine box