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Title: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: WillyWump on July 13, 2009, 06:39:37 pm: CD4- 464, VL- 525, 20%!!!!!

This is after 2 months of Atripla.

The number that struck me the most was the percentage, from 12% to 20% in 2 months. Amazing. Then of course there is the huge VL decrease! While not undectable yet, I am quite happy with these results!

FINALLY some half way decent numbers!

Should I worry that I still have a measurable VL???

-Will
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: BlueMoon on July 13, 2009, 06:53:20 pm: Willy, that's a good first step. Nice bounce to the CD4 percentage. I wouldn't sweat the CD4 count yet.

What part of the world are you in? It's July here, only two months after May. ;D
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: jayjax on July 13, 2009, 07:05:32 pm: Hey Will,

Congrats!! Your numbers are great! Keep on top of the meds and you will soon be undetectable. Everyone is different but your CD4 is up and the VL is down. That is exactly what you want to see.

Keep us posted.

Jay Jax
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: WillyWump on July 13, 2009, 08:46:17 pm: Quote from: BlueMoon on July 13, 2009, 06:53:20 pm
Willy, that's a good first step. Nice bounce to the CD4 percentage. I wouldn't sweat the CD4 count yet.

What part of the world are you in? It's July here, only two months after May. ;D

Um, yeah, It's July here as well....I apparently cant count, hell I do well to know my own name half the time!
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: PozBrian on July 13, 2009, 09:41:15 pm: I started atripla about a month ago and get the results of my first post med blood work on Wednesday. I hope mine are as good as yours!
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: moratorium79 on July 14, 2009, 05:48:58 am: Yay! Congratulations, your numbers are great. With how much your VL has dropped (considering it's only been two months), I wouldn't be worried in the slightest that it is still measurable. You're well on your way to being undetectable...and staying there!
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: next2u on July 14, 2009, 08:51:39 pm: mr wump,

congratulations. how do you feel? energy wise? and side effects?

i may be starting soon.

best,
d
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: WillyWump on July 15, 2009, 12:13:47 am: Next,

Energy is greatly improved, my mid day naps are few and far between. The only side effects still lingering are the vivid dreams, but ive gotten used to them.

dont be apprehensive in the least.

-Will
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: GodSon83 on July 15, 2009, 01:44:44 am: Very nice Willy ;D

I hope the same for me.

Well i´ still not in meds now.

My doctor says it´ok.
But well i need to start to study about meds.

Long life for you Will.

Hugs from Acapulco. 8)
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: mecch on July 15, 2009, 06:14:47 am: Congrats. Enjoy the energy. Enjoy the dreams. Naps are nice sometimes especially if you dont need them, what a pleasant luxury.
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: redbull on July 19, 2009, 09:26:17 am: Thats awesome man..I will be going on atripla very soon also....Hope I have the same success as you with it. Hope your #'s keep getting better and better man!!
Title: Re: First Numbers after starting Meds, I'm amazed.
Post by: decayingsinner on July 20, 2009, 09:16:51 pm: Willy,

I am so happy for you. That is great news. Your numbers seem to be heading in the right direction like mine did. My cd4 level was at 264, VL at 114,000 when I was first diagnosed early last year. Now my cd4 level is at 398( i think) and VL is undetectable at 53. It's just amazing. It really has given a whole new appreciation towards my health and my life.