Question
Can I increase my CD4 count with a healthy lifestyle?
12 April 2011. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
My CD4 count was 299 today. This was the first test. The doctor described a HIV drug that I should take.
My question is can I improve this CD4 count over time if I live a healthy lifestyle?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
Living a healthy lifestyle is very important and can help maintain a good CD4 count. However, the only way you will increase your CD4 count is with HIV treatment. For information on CD4 counts please follow this link.
For everything you need to know about HIV treatment, when to start, what to start with etc. you should read the i-Base guidebook ‘Introduction to Combination Therapy’ which is free to download or order a copy of online at our subscriptions page.
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