HIV Positive
Living with HIV isn't like living with a common cold. Fighting HIV is complicated. There are more than 20 available drugs to choose from, and those with HIV are affected by infections that do not make healthier people sick. The good news is that the prognosis for long-term survival for those who are HIV positive is always improving. Many doctors believe HIV can be treated effectively for a very long time in most people. The keys to living a long and healthy life with HIV include healthy lifestyle choices and regular communication with your physicians in order to address health concerns as soon as they arise. Those who live long-term with HIV are those who choose to actively participate in their health.
That's where the PHDChart System can help you if you have been diagnosed with HIV. Information is important for your doctor. Informed choices are key to your treatment. Each day you record your vital signs: your metabolic basal temperature upon waking, your blood pressure, heart rate and weight. (Some people choose to also record their waking lung capacity with a peak flow meter, and we recommend you do this as well.) Then you log onto www.PHDtoGo.com and enter your readings on our confidential site (click here to view our Privacy Statement) along with answers to 10 yes/no questions relating to your condition. Within 120 seconds your PHDChart is updated on the Internet, allowing you to see trends in your vital signs; in time you will have a health history of 50 days. You can quickly see if your vital signs are running within normal limits (colored bands on the PHDChart, based on national standards, make it easy for you to tell.) Trends become apparent. Your progress will be clearly defined. Your vital signs on the PHDChart will show you how your body is affected by a change in meds. If you need equipment to monitor your vital signs, visit corpuscare.com for just the right monitoring tools for your needs.
If you choose, you can email your PHDChart to your physician, or print a full color copy to take with you on your next appointment. If you choose to share your confidential PHDChart ID Number with your doctor, he or she can log onto the Internet and view your vital date anywhere and anytime.