Question
Are immune boosters any good?
2 August 2017. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Supplements and herbs.
Can immune boosters help increase your CD4?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
The only thing that can help a person improve their CD4 count is ARVs. If you’re on meds, you’re already doing the best thing possible.
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Hi charlotte, does your sister know her CD4 count and viral load? and for how long has she been feeling like this?
My sister is taking ARV’s but recently she I always sick, she’s even loosing weight and appetite. What can she do?
Hi Zuzu,
Immune boosters don’t increase a persons weight. If you’re having weight issues the best thing to do is to talk to your doctor, they may advice a diet and exercise programme for you.
I’m on arvs since 2016, it thr best way to take immune boosters while I’m taking arvs? Becouse I want to gain weight
Hi Sarah,
If you have a rash this needs to be seen by a doctor.
It’s ARVs that increase a persons CD4 count, so if you’re taking these you’re already doing the best thing possible.
Ii am hiv positive and diabetic and I developed itching rash all over my body I went to the clinic where I take my arvs they just give me allergex but is not helping can it be my immune system what can I do to boost it
Hi Anonymous,
What medication are you taking? What boosters are you thinking of taking?
Hi, I just found out about my hiv status and immediately started taking arvs as advised by the doctor. I’m a marathon runner but was told I can’t take energy boosters, I find it difficult to run 42 without any boosters what can I use. I am going for 56 end of march