How Fast Does Cd4 Decrease

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CD4 (T-Cell) Tests

What Are CD4 Cells? CD4 cells are a type of lymphocyte (white blood cell). They are an important part of the immune system. CD4 cells are sometimes called T-cells. There are two main types of CD4 cells. T-4 cells , also called CD4+, are "helper" cells. They lead the attack against infections. T-8 cells (CD8+) are "suppressor" cells that end the immune response. CD8 cells can also be "killer" cells that kill cancer cells and cells infected...

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Dramatic decrease in CD4 count

Hi doctor I was diagnosed as HIV+ in Nov 2000. Everything is still new to me. My CD4 count then was 713 and VL 1900. My doctor said it was still early for treatment but gave me vitamins including betacarotene. My second test in Jan 2001 came back...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I agree with your doctor, in that I would wait until March or so and get another set of numbers. Your numbers are still good and you can afford to wait. Betacarotene has been studied and DOES NOT increase viral load. MH... Read more »

how fast could CD4 count down

7 months is passed, april to november and my CD4 count down 32, it was 826 in april when I was diagnosed and now 794, I was really afraid at seeing it count down b/c I expected an increase for I have regularly taken my bactrim and avoided everything...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thank you for your post.First off, in assessing your labs, your CD4 absolute count is entirely normal and there's no obvious reason (unless you have a clinical AIDS-defining illness) that you require HIV medications or for you to be... Read more »

How fast can l expect my CD4 count to rise with Atripla?

Hello,I just started on Atripla two nights ago with CD4 count of 219 and VL 5,367. I have never been on any other treatment before and never have had an opportunistic disease. I was diagnosed 10 years ago but was doing alright and slowly started to...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.You raise a few important questions. First, provided that you're tolerating your medications prior to your planned trip, I wouldn't expect any new side effects or toxicity during the travels. Also of note,... Read more »

CD4% and CD4 Count Discordance?

Dear Mark, I just came from receiving my third results after being diagnosed in January. I'm not in treatment yet.These are my results:January - CD4 689, CD4% 26%, VL 1000April - CD4 501, CD4% 24%, VL 4000July - CD4 813, CD4% 19%, VL 3225My...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Yes, the trend is concerning. I would recommend starting HIV treatment.... Read more »

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