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Offline todd123

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I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« on: February 09, 2009, 11:55:37 pm »
Hey all,

Very happy to report that after 7 months on meds I've broken the 200 mark on tcells.  It's been a goal
and I'm grateful. Bear in mind that I started with only 16! I realize it could dip but at least I'm "trending" in the right direction.
Also getting very close to undetectable with VL of 98.  I was bummed with my last labs
because I really dropped (due to fluish/cold bug) but now the CD4's have doubled since then.

Just wanted to update.

best,
Scott
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Tested HIV+ July 28, 2008
CD4 16 VL over 400,000
Started Prezista/Norvir, Isentress and Intelence; Mepron
8/08   CD4 64    2%      VL 1500
9/08   CD4 135  6%      VL 371
11/08 CD4 104   9%     VL 156
12/08 CD4 161   9%     VL 400
01/09 CD4 109   7%     VL 351
02/09 CD4 218   8%     VL   98
03/09 CD4   80   5%     VL   98 at least that's the same
04/09 CD4 150   7%      VL 100
05/09 CD4 232   8%      VL   90

Offline Longislander

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2009, 12:13:15 am »
Great news, seems like things are working for you! Keep up the good work~

Paul
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infected 10/05 diagnosed 12-05
2/06   379/57000                    6/07 372/30500 25%   4/09 640/U/32% 
5/06   ?? /37000                     8/07 491/55000/24%    9/09 913/U/39%
8/06   349/9500 25%              11/07 515/68000/24     2/10 845/U/38%
9/06   507/16,000 30% !          2/08  516/116k/22%    7/10 906/80/39%
12/06 398/29000 26%             Start Atripla 3/08
3/07   402/80,000 29%            4/08  485/undet!/27
4/07   507/35,000 25%            7/08 625/UD/34%
                                                 11/08 684/U/36%

Offline AndyArrow

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2009, 12:55:31 am »
Congrats on the big 2-0-0!
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Offline Esquare

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2009, 01:07:01 am »
Congrats. I remember back when I finally got over 200. You should be very happy with your progress.
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Offline RapidRod

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2009, 04:38:50 am »
Congratulations Scott.
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Offline Assurbanipal

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2009, 07:31:54 am »
Onward and upward!  Congratulations
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5/06 VL 1M+, CD4 22, 5% , pneumonia, thrush -- O2 support 2 months, 6/06 +Kaletra/Truvada
9/06 VL 3959 CD4 297 13.5% 12/06 VL <400 CD4 350 15.2% +Pravachol
2007 VL<400, 70, 50 CD4 408-729 16.0% -19.7%
2008 VL UD CD4 468 - 538 16.7% - 24.6% Osteoporosis 11/08 doubled Pravachol, +Calcium/D
02/09 VL 100 CD4 616 23.7% 03/09 VL 130 5/09 VL 100 CD4 540 28.4% +Actonel (osteoporosis) 7/09 VL 130
8/09  new regimen Isentress/Epzicom 9/09 VL UD CD4 621 32.7% 11/09 VL UD CD4 607 26.4% swap Isentress for Prezista/Norvir 12/09 (liver and muscle issues) VL 50
2010 VL UD CD4 573-680 26.1% - 30.9% 12/10 VL 20
2011 VL UD-20 CD4 568-673 24.7%-30.6%
2012 VL UD swap Prezista/Norvir for Reyataz drop statin CD4 768-828 26.7%-30.7%
2014 VL UD - 48
2015 VL 130 Moved to Triumeq

Offline lucas777

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2009, 07:49:18 am »
Good to hear it , gives me hope , I started of  17, only it was 4 years ago, still on 159 or 179 (not sure) 3 months ago. I think due to going thru pegasys treatment , I started to feel MUCH better since 2.5 months ago, have thoughts that my cd4 gets better but on the other hand I don't want to set up myself for a disappointment, going to pick up my numbers on 18th Feb. wish me luck.

Lukas
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Offline woodshere

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2009, 08:43:51 am »
Good for you I remember how I felt when that finally happened for me.  And your happened as quickly as mine did and I started at 179.  the VL is sure to get there next time.

Keep up the good work!
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Offline camille07

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2009, 09:52:07 am »
It's a great feeling.  Congrats!

Rachel
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2009, 07:10:29 pm »
Hello Scott,

Congratulations !! I know how great that feels, to get to that number. I started meds myself, with a t-cell count of 16 back in October of 2003, and it took until until, August of 04 to get to 199 t-cells.

By the next blood test on November of 04, I was finally above 200 !

Is the doctor having you remain on Dapsone or Bactrim a little while longer ?


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 todd123

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2009, 10:48:28 pm »
Yes Ray I will stay on Mepron until the next lab. 
I cannot thank you all enough for the support.  It feels good to be able to share some good news finally.
Now if I can get those pesky molloscums to go away!!!

xo
Scott
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Tested HIV+ July 28, 2008
CD4 16 VL over 400,000
Started Prezista/Norvir, Isentress and Intelence; Mepron
8/08   CD4 64    2%      VL 1500
9/08   CD4 135  6%      VL 371
11/08 CD4 104   9%     VL 156
12/08 CD4 161   9%     VL 400
01/09 CD4 109   7%     VL 351
02/09 CD4 218   8%     VL   98
03/09 CD4   80   5%     VL   98 at least that's the same
04/09 CD4 150   7%      VL 100
05/09 CD4 232   8%      VL   90

Offline vanlefar

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2009, 05:07:37 pm »
That is great news !!! My partner is working toward the big 200, and is climbing slowly. You have done a great job ...the rest will come in time...  Congrats!!!!  Keep up the good work!!
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Offline 072508

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2009, 07:01:12 pm »
CONGRATS!!
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Offline marc11864

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Re: I finally broke 200 CD4's!
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2009, 12:45:30 am »
Happy to hear! I remember when I broke just a little north of that mark and was finally able to retire the antibiotics. That's when I really started to feel much better, even with the HIV meds!

Again, congratulations on this milestone. (Time to shoot for the next!)  ;)
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