I Contracted HIV

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I came here to post because I've just felt very sad for the last few days. I graduated in May 2008 and started in the ER at a local hospital. In October I was trying to start an IV on a man who came in and accidently pricked myself! We started all the usual protocol for this type of event as soon as it happened. I continued to be tested, but this Tuesday I got a call from the doc to come in. I'm now HIV+. I know its not the end of the world with all the advance they've made and what not, but I'm still very sad...especially since I've always dreamed of being a mother to many children. This may also affect my work. I've been on approved leave since finding out. Just had to vent about this guys. Thanks.

Sarah,I'm sooo sorry I know this must be difficult for you. Hang in there, keep praying. You're in my prayers. (((((((Sarah))))))

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I am sorry Sara. You are in my prayers.

I just have one question. Did they give you antiretroviral treatment after the incident?

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I am so sorry Sarah. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, and I will continue to pray for a vaccine and a cure for this terrible disease.:crying2:

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I am also sorry to hear this. I worked in an HIV clinic before I became a nurse and I have seen wonderful results of their care. I also have an uncle and a best friend, both have been HIV+ for 20 years and have never taken HAART medications. In fact, my uncle has been asked to participate in studies for quite some time now, because they are shocked that he never progressed to full blown AIDS. I believe that taking care of yourself, eating right and being monitored can give you many years of a quality life. Just take time to heal for now and keep us posted.

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I am so sorry to hear this. You are truly in my prayers. I'm a true believer everything happens for a reason and everyone has there purpose in life. :saint: My prayers are with you!!! :heartbeat

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Specializes in Med-Surg/Long-Term Care.

I just wanted to say that I am so sorry that this has happened to you. And I applaude the great courage it took for you to come and tell your story. Maybe it will help others who are in the same situation. May God bless and keep you. You are in my prayers.

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I know its not the end of the world with all the advance they've made and what not, but I'm still very sad...especially since I've always dreamed of being a mother to many children.

I'm likely to get battered for this, but I'm also married to a woman whose life would have been completely empty if she hadn't been able to have children, so I'm just going to throw this one out there:

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/perinatal/resources/factsheets/perinatal.htm

"Antiretroviral therapy administered to the mother during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and then to the newborn, as well as elective cesarean section for women with high viral loads (more than 1,000 copies/ml), can reduce the rate of perinatal HIV transmission to 2% or less "

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Specializes in L&D/Maternity nursing.

I am so so so sorry to hear. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Please dont give up on motherhood. Like others have pointed out, you can still have your own, biological children with little risk to passing this virus onto them. And there is always adoption.

I have faith that you will live a long, happen and successful life. Just take good care of yourself.

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It really breaks my heart to hear that. I will pray for you to continue having a healthy and happy life.:icon_hug:

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Don't be sad. Think positively every single moment.

Read "The Secret"!

And live your life for every moment and please don't waste it on what if or can I or are things possible.

Ask for CHARITIES from the hospitals if your insurance don't cover some meds.

My husband had Thyroid Cancer 5 years ago and pulled through it like a champ. I was so scared of the unknown and He continued to just smile and he still don't know anything about thryoid cancer. But ATTITUDE does matter. He stayed on top of everything like exercise except for sleeping.

You can do all sorts of things with your license: research, health care admin or informatics.

You'll be fine.

We all need to take care of ourselves. Exercise, eat unprocessed or organic foods and place our spirits on a higher level.

This is only a challenge to test how strong you are.

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your in my prayers sarah, god is with you all the time..

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:hgu:Will keep you in prayer :hgu:

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