Will T-CELLS CONTINUE TO RISE

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Rising T-cells, why start treatment?

Doctor,My T-cell count keeps rising from 403 to 420 to 450 and my viral load jumps around A LOT. From 150K to 56K to 160K. I have not had any major infections. Despite my rising T-cell count, my doctor keeps telling me that I should be on...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,There is ongoing discussion as to when the best time is to begin HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy) for HIVers. The guidelines continue to evolve, as newer, less toxic and more effective anti-HIV medications are developed. Ideally, for... Read more »

Rise in T-Cells

When I was first diagnosed in April of 2006 my T-Cell count was under 50. Since my diagnosis I... Read more »

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

Undetectable but T-Cells failing to rise

I tested positive in Jan 2005 a year and a half after testing negative. I have been on HAART since... Read more »

Response from David Wohl, M.D. »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Newark, New Jersey: Syphilis Cases Rise as Nation's Continue to Fall

In the most recent city rankings, released Tuesday in San Diego at the National STD Conference, Newark had the ninth-highest incidence of syphilis in the country in 2000. The city is among a handful of US cities where the STD has been on the rise... Read more »

Sex Diseases Continue to Rise in Minnesota

Minnesota's STD epidemic continued unabated in 2003 with teenagers and young adults most affected, according to data released Monday by the state Health Department. New cases of chlamydia increased by 5 percent, and gonorrhea was up 6 percent since... Read more »

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Marking World AIDS Day, the NYC Health Department Reports That HIV Infections Continue to Rise Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men; New Studies Confirm Risky Behaviors

Marking World AIDS Day, the NYC Health Department Reports That HIV Infections Continue to Rise Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men; New Studies Confirm Risky Behaviors Brooklyn Bridge Lights Will Be Turned Off Tonight in Commemoration of World... Read more »

Rise in Number of AIDS Cases Highlights Need for Continued AIDS Education, Editorial Says

The "good news" of the success of antiretroviral drug regimens in treating AIDS "should not change the important efforts in outreach, education and treatment that have developed over the past 20 years," a Rochester Democrat and Chronicle ... Read more »

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Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal

Posted by Anonymous

Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal
By MATT CRENSON
AP National Writer

January 27, 2005, 7:26 AM EST

A recent rise in syphilis rates in the United States is probably due to
natural cycles rather than an increase in unsafe sex or other behaviors,
accordin... Read more »

On the rise 3.5 years post HIV/AIDS diagnosis

Posted by PositiveInPVD, 5 Replies

Well, just some words of encouragement for anyone who is particularly new to this whole thing. After diagnosis in Dec 2002 when I was in very bad shape by the time we found out it was HIV (CD4 = 50, VL >650,000, thrush, wasting, all that bad... Read more »

HIV Infections ARE RISING!

Posted by bradford, 7 Replies

HIV Infections ARE RISING!

Many people still have the belief that HIV and AIDS only affects homosexuals! However, 75% of the world population infected with HIV is heterosexual. The United Nations predicts AIDS will cut population by 300 million; 300... Read more »

The Journey Continues - Part Three - Fifth Labs

Posted by trulife, 1 Reply

Well folks it has been some time since I have been on the site to respond or post any news. Things have been very busy here for me and life has had it's ups and downs. Health wise, I could not be better off. My latest labs are back and the viral... Read more »

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