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Offline Jena

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My New Numbers!
« on: November 10, 2006, 06:15:59 pm »
Hi Everyone!
 I have  new numbers to  report! My CD4 went from 268 to 399 and my VL went from 8500 to     < 50!!!! I'm so excited! Its taken 14 months but I finally have things under control!
 Matt and Gerry if you read this, I want to thank you again for all the help and advice you gave me in August when I was totally freaking out about  being resistant to everything. The new meds  you both suggested  are obviously working fantastically !!

 Also just a  note, Joseph and I are  doing ok too!
 
 I miss talking to you all. Things dont feel the same on here and I have been staying away most of the time, but I just had to share my good news today

Hugs
Jena
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Offline RapidRod

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2006, 06:38:42 pm »
Way to go Jena, glad to see you are doing well.

Rodney
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Offline Eldon

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2006, 06:49:35 pm »
Hey Jena,

It is GOOD to hear from you. In fact just the other day this week I was thinking about how you were. Your numbers are looking great and it is a blessing that your VL is less than 50!!! I love to hear and read GOOD news as it is ever so nourishing to my soul.


Make the BEST of each and every Day!
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Offline gerry

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2006, 07:05:42 pm »
That's absolutely fantastic news, Jena!  What a difference a couple of months and a new doc makes!  Sounds like you've gained your confidence back as well.  Well done!  Don't worry about the forums.  It's just going through a temporary phase.  It will come out okay...like it's always done in the past.  Gerry
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Offline Teresa

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2006, 07:25:30 pm »


Great numbers Jena!!

Hugs
Teresa
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CD4:320
  %: 26.7
 VL: <20
Atripla (started it 8/24/06)

Offline J.R.E.

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2006, 07:32:17 pm »
Hello Jena,

Doing a Happy dance for ya !!  Congratulations on the <50 !!! Glad to hear that things are going well for the two of you !!!



The Best-----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.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

cd8 %-57

72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline Blixer

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2006, 07:40:37 pm »
Great news!  The meds work!  Time for a happy dance again!!!
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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 newt

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2006, 02:47:09 am »
Very good indeed

And this shows the simplest option is sometimes enough eh? (cos I ... and Dr Gallant ... were advocating a double PI + boosted combo I seem to remember)

- matt :)
« Last Edit: November 11, 2006, 02:05:33 pm by newt »
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Offline gerry

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2006, 03:40:12 am »
Hi Matt,

I think we both called for the more aggressive approach.  I guess in an area where there is less certainty (such as which next regimen to use after a particular set of resistant genotypes), it would depend on which specialist you asked.  Dr. Gallant tends to be more aggressive, while Dr. Young recommended a more wait and see approach with the simpler regimen which turned out to be potent and effective enough here.  It's good to learn all these differing and equally valid opinions and approaches.  What's even better is to see them applied in real time and see good outcomes.  I learn something new here all the time!

Gerry
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Offline CApronda

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2006, 04:18:15 am »
CD4 114 VL 380,000 Just in 3 months
 :'(
For 6 years my numbers never changed CD4 280 and VL 15000 ???
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Offline Cliff

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2006, 04:22:05 am »
Congrats Jena on your numbers.  I'm glad things are working out for you.  Keep us posted and I hope you have a great weekend.  Here's my little cheer for you.


Go Jena Go!
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Offline heartforyou

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2006, 04:29:12 am »
Jena,

This is GREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT news.
Wooooow.

It is always wonderful to see one battle beeing won in our struggle.

You go Girl...

an other "oldie"

hermie :-*
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Offline Nadine

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2006, 08:05:51 am »
Way to go Jena! This is truly wonderful news!
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Offline jordan

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2006, 09:21:04 am »
congratulations!
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Offline IzPoz

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2006, 10:09:24 am »
Congratulations Jena!!!

Awesome news!!  Keep up the hard work! ;D
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Offline chemistry001

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2006, 10:20:11 am »
Fantastic news Jena
 
I bow down in your presence, and i think my CD4 just jumped up another 10 count with joy.

Its wonderful to hear such good news

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Diagnosed 01/08/06
CD4-9, VL->500,000, CD4% 1
Started on Sustiva/combivir 22/08/06 changed to kivexa 18/09/06
02/10/06
CD4-50, VL-1496, CD4% 5
04/12/06
CD4-112, VL-125, CD4% 7.5
22/02/07
CD4-121, VL-<50, CD4% 9
29/05/07
CD4-125, VL-71,(re-done 149), CD4% 11
25/09/07
CD4 -231, VL-74, CD4% 15
Cant remember the next few dates
17/01/08  Kaletra and Truvada
CD4 - 281, VL-115
06/03/08
CD4 - 287, VL-178

Offline Jena

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2006, 02:00:47 pm »
Thanks to all of you for your  kind words and support.

 :-*
Jena
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Offline AlanBama

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2006, 02:14:01 pm »
Jena, that's great news honey!  Congratulations.


hugs,

Alan
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Offline skeebo1969

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2006, 03:39:04 pm »

   Jenna,

       Hey stranger!!!    I was wondering about you the other day.  I find it ironic that shortly after, you made this post.  I must have some kind of power I have not been able to tap into yet ::)

       Glad to hear that your numbers are improving and things are "ok" with you and the fellow..

       Thomas
« Last Edit: November 11, 2006, 04:42:55 pm by skeebo1969 »
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Offline Christine

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2006, 03:54:54 pm »
Fabulous news!!  :) :)

Christine
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5/30/07 t-cells 9; vl 275,000

Offline Andy Velez

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2006, 05:59:08 pm »
Jena, it's great to read your report on the new numbers. That's terrific!

And that you and Joseph are doing better than the last time you wrote. Way to go!
You're on a roll.

Good to be hearing from you again.

Cheers,
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Offline Jeffreyj

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2006, 01:38:53 am »
Jena,
Congrats on your great improvement! This is fantastic and I am so happy for you!
Keep it up. Like Andy says, you are on a roll!
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Offline Destiny

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2006, 04:32:12 am »
Hey all

I'm new to the forum 1st post infact. Just got my latest results a few minutes ago.VL undetectable and CD4 977. I truly understand how great you must be feeling right now Jena.Congratulations!!!
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Offline JohnOso

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Re: My New Numbers!
« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2006, 04:41:26 am »
Way to go girl!  I was wondering about you too Jena.

I"m really happy EVERYTHING seems to be working out well -- given time, of course  ;)

love,
John
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