Kaki22:
hi! just got diagnose with HIV last may 22 this year. I am currently taking isoniazid as tuberculosis preventative treatment. I'll be able to start taking arv after 2 weeks of isoniazid.
now back to the main topic. I've had conjunctivitis recently, thinking it will recover on its own, didn't do anything. It lasted one month and went to the doctor. the doctor prescribed antibacterial ointment and thankfully it cleared after five days. 2 days after the recovery, I still have a bit of blurriness in my eyes. I was wondering if this is cmv and would like to ask what are your experiences with cmv. I don't have the what we call "floaters" and "blind spot" though..
Jim Allen:
Hiya,
You should go back to your doctor and let them check and treat the blurred vision, as plenty of things can cause that, not just CMV. No point focusing on something most likely isn't causing the issue before ruling out other issues. If your doctor thinks CMV retinitis is a concern, I believe it would be an ophthalmologic exam to confirm.
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Sorry, to hear about the diagnosis; what was your recent CD4 count/viral load? Glad to hear you have access to HIV treatment and will start soon. Any idea what HIV treatment you will be starting on?
Kaki22:
--- Quote from: Jim Allen on May 31, 2023, 06:27:40 am --- Sorry, to hear about the diagnosis; what was your recent CD4 count/viral load? Glad to hear you have access to HIV treatment and will start soon. Any idea what HIV treatment you will be starting on?
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I'll be starting on cART, TLD specifically. as per CD4 count and viral load, I'll know it when I get back to the treatment center on june 6. It's sure its going to be an issue in terms of adherence but i know i'll manage and adjust. thank you for this support group, my body felt lighter.
Tonny2:
ojo. Hi there!!… welcome to the forum.
When I got CMV RETINITIS my cd4 level was zero, first symptoms, floaters, then retinal detachments. I never had pink eye, so check with your doctor. You need to know if your CD4 levels to see if you are at risk of getting CMV, meanwhile, check with your doctor about your pink eye.
CMV is a serious infection, I hope you don’t have to deal with it… please keep us posted
Kaki22:
--- Quote from: Jim Allen on May 31, 2023, 06:27:40 am --- Sorry, to hear about the diagnosis; what was your recent CD4 count/viral load? Glad to hear you have access to HIV treatment and will start soon. Any idea what HIV treatment you will be starting on?
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unfortunately, i will have to wait for 1 year after arv to have a free cd4 count/ viral load test. I'll start saving money for these tests so I can get earlier results. I need the results because I'm afraid i might have a drug resistant HIV.