Just diagnosed. Wow.

Update 10/28 I got some blood work back that has freaked me out a bit. Doctor thinks I was exposed about 6 weeks ago. My CD4 came back as 21 and absolute 217. That seems really low considering I was diagnosed so recently. I should start taking medication in a week or two.

I’m M 24 and was just diagnosed after having a crazy fever and getting a bunch of tests. I keep getting told that this is manageable and it will be ok. But I’m still in shock. Any recommendations for these first few weeks? What should I expect? I hope to get on medications ASAP. Is that a hard process? Whar should I expect to pay out of pocket? I want to be positive and not fall victim to stigma. I’m just not sure what’s next. It’s the weekend so I won’t be seeing my PCP for a least a few days. I’m happy there’s a community out there and I don’t have to do this alone.