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If Your CD4 Count Is Low, What Drugs Are You Prescribed To Prevent Infections? And How Long Do You Have To Stay On Them?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Richmond, VA
April 25, 2020
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A myHIVteam Member

I understand your concern. What I did learn was this and I'll share it with you after 25 years of having CD4 counts in the 100 I moved to a private house on my own private property away from Urban America and all the stress it presents. Would you know in a matter of months after being in the 100 for over 23 years my t-cells went up to 350. I have tried all the remedies known to mankind and it did nothing it wasn't until I learn to relax breathe take care of myself not worry...that my t cells finally started to improve. I do hope this helps you. I know it's not what you're looking to hear but a quick remedy is not the solution for us unfortunately. A healthy lifestyle is and hopefully one day soon we will have a vaccine. As I forgot to ask you are you undetectable and is the medication you're on working for you? Much love. πŸ’›β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ’šπŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ‘

April 26, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Absolutely not only for others if you're having relations but also for the inflammation that HIV has on our organs and body. It is the long-term inflammation that has a real affect on our quality of life and our health. If we can suppress the virus to less than 20 copies where it's undetectable you have a better chance of living a Fuller and healthier Life. Once your on treatment your t-cells may go sky-high unfortunately for me mine didn't but that doesn't necessarily mean that once you're on treatment yours won't, they may go higher... Much love and good luck on your appointment and please get on medication as soon as possibleπŸ’šπŸ’œπŸ’™β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ’•πŸ‘πŸŒˆ

April 26, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

please understand that bactrim is used primarily for PCP or pneumonia and azithromycin is used for infection only if you have them and to clear them up. Please understand that these medications are used only and when an infection is present they are not used to raise your CD4 counts. πŸ˜Šβ€οΈπŸ’›πŸ‘πŸ’™

April 26, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

My Dr. had me on bactrim for my first three years. I was close to 300 cd4 before she took me off.

April 29, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

2 of my physicians have advised me not to travel . I had purchased my plane ticket before that. I keep bleach, Lysol spray and Clorox wipes. That's my normal routine. I keep plenty of paper products and I'm frugal. I always keep an emergency kit in my house. My late father was a drill sergeant. I remember what I was taught about being prepared. I keep water and batteries and non perishables on hand.

April 26, 2020

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