Am I Positive? Page 16

Controls of HIV positive patients

  Hussain had 7 HIV positive patients left. Two of them were Bilal and Anna Creek. He found 4 of them with his project in early stage. And the last one was pregnant and she was diagnosed just before birth. She gave a birth, and the kid was started to be checked by pediatric infectious disease. Bilal and Anna had control appointment at the same day. Bilal asked permission from his chief Sivan, she did let him. They were both sitting at waiting room for Hussain’s policlinic. Anna was surprised.

  “Don’t you work here, why do you wait for?”

  “I am sick Miss. I wait for my next, Dr. Hussain is my best friend, but i would like to wait for my next, i respect other patients.”

  “He is a great doctor, huh?”

  “Yes he is. He saved my life.”

  “Oh really? Mine too.”

  “I believe he is the gift of Allah. I don’t know what i would do if i didn’t know him.”

  Anna and Bilal started to be attracted from each other. Anna asked,

  “If you don’t mind me asking, what is your condition?”

  “I am positive.”

  “Positive? Positive of what?”

  “HIV positive.”

  “Oh, wow. Oh yea, he is kinda HIV specialist. Me too.” smiled Anna and tried to shake Bilal’s hand. Bilal moved his hand on his heart,

  “You are a very beautiful lady, but i can’t touch you. I converted to Islam.”

  “Oh really? Islam doesn’t let you touch me?”

  “Unless you are my wife.”

  “Haha, oh ok. I respect you.”

  They smiled at each other. Anna asked more about Islam. Bilal told her almost all the things he lived. At the end, it was Anna’s next. Anna gave him her cell phone number.

  “I would like to talk to you more. Call me later.” smiled Anna at him.

  Bilal smiled at him. And Anna entered the room.

  “Hello Miss Anna, welcome. How have you been?”

  “Thank you so much Sir. I am doing great. How about you?”

  “Alhamdulillah which means thank Allah. Now let’s check your results.” looked at the screen of his computer Hussain.

  “Ok, now we are sure you are HIV positive. You have this virus in your blood. We need to start therapy as soon as possible. But the good thing is your immune system is not bad.” said Hussain. And, he explained about the importance of CD4 + cells number. And her resistance test of HIV in her blood was perfect. That virus was sensitive to all medicines they can use.

  “So, you need to take care of yourself well. Stay away from stress. Sleep well. Don’t stay up too late at nights. Eat well. Don’t neglect taking fruits. You can also drink some herbal teas, fruit juices etc. But one of the most important thing for your immune system is to keep your spirits well. Don’t be sad, keep smiling and be happy, ok?”

  “Oh yea, i am away from this district, but i am just worried if my ex flat’s owner finds me. That makes me stressful. Otherwise, i am fine.”

  “Don’t worry, we have security at the apartment. You should be relax.”

  “I guess i should change my job.”

  “Ok, you can. But don’t worry. We have a good security. Is not there a security at your work?”

  “Yes, there is. I should go only between home and work. I can’t go any other place for a while.”

  “That should not make you stress. Now i prescribe your medicines. Thank Allah you don’t have a health insurance problem.”

  “Sir, do you think i had this virus from the rape last year?”

  “Probably. Did you have sex before?”

  “Yes with my ex boyfriend, but it was 2 years ago.”

  “Your immune system is not so bad. You are probably at your early stage, so it is possible you had it from these gangs.”

  “God damn them…”

  Hussain stopped and didn’t say anything. Anna understood her mistake. She thanked him a lot, and then she left. Bilal entered the room. He could not take his eyes away from Anna when she was leaving the room. Hussain realized that, he thought maybe they could be a good couple but Bilal was so young for her. He had to warn Bilal about Islamic rules. He had to be careful. They were both HIV positive, but Bilal was so young to marry, even legally.

  “Welcome Bilal. Let’s check your results. Mashaallah (It happened as Allah wanted) results seem great. Your CD4 + cells are around 1000. You take care of yourself well, i guess?”

  “Yes sir. I appreciate your help. Could you please prescribe my medicines? They are going to finish soon.”

  “Bilal, i saw your look at Anna. Do you like her?”

  “Hmm, well. Yes, Sir. She gave me her phone number.”

  “Bro, you are young to marry legally. You are also younger than her. You should be careful. You know Islam doesn’t let fornication.”

  “Yes Sir. I pray Allah to make me meet the woman of my life. I am young, but i have a job, and i am working. I am taking care of my grandmother. I would like to establish a family.”

  “You are right, Islam advices to get marry younger, as soon as possible, but it also should be legally. We see couples living together without marriage, they split up very easily, easier than married couples even though they have babies. We have to be very careful.”

  “Thank you Sir. I will be. But, can’t i be just friends?”

  “You know our prophet Muhammad PBUH told,

  "If a man and woman are alone in one place, the third person present is the devil."

  So, you have to be careful. If it is not necessary, don’t talk too much. Talking makes feelings get closer, these feelings make bodies get closer. So, remember always Allah and try your best. But as you know Allah says,

  “Don’t approach to the fornication.” Looking, talking, even thinking are all approaching. Be open to her, tell her all of these, your belief. So, she will be understanding Inshallah. Ok?”

  “Thank you so much Sir. I will text her all of these, if she is understanding, i can think something serious with her soon in my life, if she is not understanding, i will let her go away from my life. Thanks a lot.”

  “By the way, as you see, there is nothing to worry about HIV if you take care of yourself well and take medicines on time and get your tests on time. Right?”

  “Yes, Sir. Especially if you have a doctor like you.” smiled Bilal.

  “Astaghfirullah (May Allah forgives me) “ said Hussain.

  Genital warts with HIV

  One day a HIV positive patient named Tracy visited Dr. Hussain. He told him about some problems at her genital region. She told him that because she said it started after she found out that she was HIV positive.

  "Doctor, they seem like genital warts. I searched about it online and i am worried about cancer. I heard warts can turn to cancer. What should I do?"

  "Miss Tracy, you better show it to your gynecologist. But don't worry about turning them to cancer, worry about neglecting it. It is probably genital wart if there's no pain on them."

  "No sir. No pain."

  "Genital warts are caused by a virus called HPV. It has many types. Some types are associated with genital cancers. But they usually cause it, if the patient neglect it. There are lots of therapy methods for them luckily. Gynecologist or dermatologist can burn it, or freeze it. If you don’t get this therapy, it will start growing. And if you keep your immune system well, your immune system can help you get rid of it by the time. HIV positive patients may have immune system problems. So, they are open to many infections. And this virus HPV transmitted sexually and we can say that very big percentage of sexually active people carry this virus, especially who had more than one partner. HPV can pass with HIV, or alone too. As i told you, don't worry about virus, worry about neglecting it. "

  "Oh sir, thank you so much, i was like i am gonna be cancer and die soon. "

  "Do you keep having sex?"

  "No Sir. I got my lecture, i just want to live. I don't have any enthusiasm for sex."

  "You are a single woman.
If you find your the one, you can marry him. But i strongly suggest you not to have one-night stands. It is very risky. Yes, condoms can protect you from HIV, but HPV may transmit even though the condoms. So, we say it is the most common microorganism transmits sexually. Most of the carriers don't know about it. They spread the virus. "

  "I understand, i hate myself, i had lots of one night stands. I was drunk one night, i didn’t use condom. Luckily i am not pregnant. "

  "Look Tracy, life is going on. The past has passed. We all have to look forward. Your spirit is very important to win these two virus. So, never lose your hope, stay happy, do all you have to do and my suggestion is to change your lifestyle. Don't stay up too late. Never have one night stand. That's it. Deal? "

  "Ok, sir. Thank you so much for your help. "

  "You are welcome. "