How To Improve Cd4 Count

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How do i improve on my CD 4 count?

6 months ago my cd4 count was 951 5days ago i had another test which showed a big drop.The latest CD4 is 521.Am so worried what should i do to improve it.I have been stressed alot of late could this have an effect on my count.Thanks...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I suspect your CD4% is relatively stable, despite the drop in CD4 count. The CD4% is a more stable number over time. The absolute CD4 count can vary because of time of day, stress, different labs or assays, other ongoing infections, among other... Read more »

what kind of foods should i eat to help arv improve my cd4 count

i found out in july that i am positive and am also 30 weeks pregnant. My cd4 count was 268 but... Read more »

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A. »

improve cd4 count

on meds since Oct 2008, current CD4 count hovering around 350+ what help can u give me to help... Read more »

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Increase your CD4 count

Posted by prana, 2 Replies

Breathing will help increase your CD4 count. The body needs extra oxygen in the blood to fight disease. To help the body do the breathing exercises.Keep a note of your CD4 count each time you do a test. Also the body will generally feel better. You... Read more »

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