Question

My CD4 is over 600, is this OK?

21 February 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load.

I was diagnosed with HIV positive in August 2018. Results were :-
Cd4 count :- 216
Cd4% :- 7%

I did my cd4 count yesterday after 6 months
Results are:-
Cd4 count :- 631
Cd4%:- 21%

Am I doing well on my treatment ? Doctor asked me to stop taking Bactrian antibiotics as he feels I don’t need it anymore.

I am worried as my weight has remained 63 kgs all over this period I have not gained nor lost . I really want to gain my weight . Please help

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

You’re doing great. Your CD4 is high, and this rise has happened in a short time. As long as your viral load is undetectable, (which it should be) then your HIV is under control.

With regards to your weight, this isn’t really something I can comment on. Some peoples weight remains static, whereas for others they gain weight. Talking to a doctor about this may help.