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Offline ThomasHopper

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First Lab Results after starting Treatment
« on: November 12, 2009, 10:47:18 pm »
I was diagnosed as HIV+ about six weeks ago after going to by doctor for feeling tired all the time.  He discovered my WBC was low and sent me to a hematologist.   I've gotten physicals every year for the last decade and always came out fine, but since I'm not in a so-called "high risk group" my doc never did an HIV test.

Apparently I've had it for a long time because my initial labs were:

CD4 count:  58
Viral Load:  1.5 million (whatever that means, I know it's really high).

3 weeks ago I started a regimen of Epzicom, Norvir, and Prezista and just got the following results back:

CD4 count:  196
Viral Load: 1500

I found this to be encouraging as I didn't expect the CD4 count to rise so dramatically (not to mention the drop in viral load). 

Has anyone had similar results after 3 weeks of treatment?  I'm just hoping these numbers weren't lab errors. 
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Offline Rev. Moon

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Re: First Lab Results after starting Treatment
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2009, 10:54:33 pm »
Awesome improvement Thomas.  Very encouraging indeed; I wouldn't believe that there was any error.

I had quite similar results after stating treatment (though I actually began while still undergoing seroconversion). My initial VL was 1.4 million and went down to 1497 after 20 days of being on Atripla.  The CD4 went from 425 to 525 (and the % nearly doubled).

Ain't meds just wonderful :)
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Offline ThomasHopper

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Re: First Lab Results after starting Treatment
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2009, 11:05:55 pm »
Quote from: livebythemoon on November 12, 2009, 10:54:33 pm
Awesome improvement Thomas.  Very encouraging indeed; I wouldn't believe that there was any error.

I had quite similar results after stating treatment (though I actually began while still undergoing seroconversion). My initial VL was 1.4 million and went down to 1497 after 20 days of being on Atripla.  The CD4 went from 425 to 525 (and the % nearly doubled).

Ain't meds just wonderful :)

Thanks for the reply.  Sounds like our initial results are similar. We are definitely lucky to have this illness at a time when it can be treated.  Can't imagine what the folks 20 years ago went through with this diagnosis. 
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Offline Sebastian1969

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Re: First Lab Results after starting Treatment
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2009, 11:48:17 am »
Thomas,
Glad to see your numbers looking so good.  My partner's nembers went from cd4 106 to 134 and Vl 190,000 to 830.00  You and he are on a race to being undetectable.
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Offline StrongGuy

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Re: First Lab Results after starting Treatment
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2009, 01:43:52 am »
Those are really good results after just 3 weeks. Wishing you continued success!

Mike:)
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Offline ruralguy

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Re: First Lab Results after starting Treatment
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2009, 09:24:18 am »
Those are grreat results!  Clearly the meds are working and you'll be fine.  Good luck and keep us posted.

dave
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7/3/09 vrl 9000 cd4 - 300
8/14/09 cd4 - 350, 20%
started Atripla 9/14/09
10/5/09 vrl undetectable, WOW so fast!
12/28/09 vrl undetectable, CD4 - 615  27% cholesterol down, kidney function normal
4/26/10 vrl undetectable, CD4-600, kidney and liver numbers normal
9/9/10 vrl undetectable, CD4-685
1/3/11 vrl undetectable, CD4-700
all 2011 and Jan 2012 visits vrl undetectable CD4 ranged from 715-645
5/7/2012  vrl undetectable, CD4-615, all liver, kidney, lipids, heart functions, etc normal


On Atripla:  "Your mileage may vary"
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