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Offline rugger

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Some advice and help on my numbers
« on: February 10, 2007, 08:01:22 am »
it's been a while since i last posted.  Been positive since June of 2006 and I just had my medical check up.  My numbers are: CD4 743 and Viral Load of 2010.  I am not on meds so I think this is good news, right??????

Rugger
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June 7, 2006 diagnosed
July 2006 CD4 400 VL 220
Feb 2007 CD4 743 VL 2010

Offline fondeveau

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2007, 08:02:07 am »
People on meds would envy your numbers!
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Offline Razorbill

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2007, 08:09:42 am »
Looks great to me.  Review mine below for comparison.
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Offline rugger

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2007, 08:21:28 am »
those numbers look good also.   My doctor told me I seem to be doing great, everything looks good and I shouldn't worry about meds for some time but if something drastic happens to get in touch with him asap. So its been 8 months and I am just trying to understand everything and incorporate it into my life as it stands now.
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June 7, 2006 diagnosed
July 2006 CD4 400 VL 220
Feb 2007 CD4 743 VL 2010

Offline Coffeechick88

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2007, 08:30:56 am »
Great numbers!  You definitely shouldn't have to worry about meds for a long time.  Hopefully these numbers keep up.  Something else to track along with your viral load, CD4, is the CD4 %.
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Offline rugger

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2007, 08:54:30 am »
 ;D I will have to call him and get the percentage.  He asked me about my fitness and I told him I  work out and run daily.  He wanted to run some more tests on my thyroid glands and liver ( i have a nice relationship with crown royal) but in all i am in great health.
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June 7, 2006 diagnosed
July 2006 CD4 400 VL 220
Feb 2007 CD4 743 VL 2010

Offline Life

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2007, 10:28:47 am »
Well, Rugger, if you really wanted to see the game, your not even in the nosebleed seats, heck your not even in the stadium..   Way to go on your numbers....  Give that liver a break,  down the road, your going to be putting a bit more of a load on it...   Year(s) away sweetie......

Love,
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Offline bravebuddharich

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2007, 03:53:46 pm »
Hey, it was 15 years before I had to even consider meds! Great news, keep it going! Personally, I think staying away from drugs, too much alcohol, and unprotected sex are the keys to longevity!
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Offline Blixer

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2007, 03:56:46 pm »
Great numbers....  normal range on CD4 and low VL...   looks like you are battling this virus quite well so far.
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Diagnosed 1/9/06
8/27/2007 CD4 598, 29%, VL 58 (72 wks)
11/19/2007 CD4 609, 30%, VL < 50 (84 wks)
2/11/2008 CD4 439, 27%, VL <50 (96 wks)
5/5/2008 CD4 535, 28%, VL <50 (108 wks)
10/20/2008 CD4 680, 28%, VL <50 (132 wks)
Changed to Atripla in 2012
1/14/2013 CD4 855, 35%, VL <40

Offline poet

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2007, 04:20:15 pm »
Great numbers, indeed.  What you may be asking without asking is what this means and that seems to vary with each person.  One person gets infected and his or her body bounces the virus strain off without any med. help.  Another person watches a gradual decline in cd4's and an escalation in viral load.  I'd work out a schedule with your doctor on when to do lab work and keep the appointments.  Best, Win
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2007, 04:32:01 pm »
Hello Rugger,

Your numbers are very good. As Win stated, Just keep up with your lab work, and keep those appointments.



Take care----Ray
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Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline rugger

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Re: Some advice and help on my numbers
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2007, 08:06:58 am »
Yeah my doctor told me to come back in 6 months which will be sometime in august.  So one obstacle tackled..now to work on my relationship (which I think will soon end)
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June 7, 2006 diagnosed
July 2006 CD4 400 VL 220
Feb 2007 CD4 743 VL 2010
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