I’ve started meds but I haven’t had any side effects, is this OK?
5 March 2020. Related: All topics, Starting treatment. 2 comments
Starting treatment
My CD4 has dropped slightly, am I OK?
20 February 2020. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
My CD4 is 145, will it increase?
14 February 2020. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
I’m undetectable but my CD4 is still low, why?
12 February 2020. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
I feel dizzy when I take my meds, is this normal?
28 January 2020. Related: All topics, Side effects, Starting treatment.
What are the pills marked with M171 and D100?
25 December 2019. Related: Adherence, All topics, Starting treatment. 153 comments
I’ve been losing weight, will I gain it back?
6 December 2019. Related: All topics, Starting treatment. 2 comments
I’ve been off meds for nearly 3 years, can I restart?
22 August 2019. Related: Adherence, All topics, Pregnancy, Starting treatment.
Can I tell my boyfriend after being on meds for a month?
15 August 2019. Related: All topics, Disclosure, Newly diagnosed, Side effects, Starting treatment. 2 comments
Can I drink cola or other soda?
13 August 2019. Related: All topics, Newly diagnosed, Starting treatment. 2 comments
Should I check is my CD4 count is up?
10 August 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, South Africa, Starting treatment.
When should I start ARVs?
1 April 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment. 4 comments
I’ve been positive for 7 years, should I start medication?
8 March 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
How should I take Aluvia?
27 February 2019. Related: All topics, Starting treatment.
Can dolutegravir cause anxiety?
18 February 2019. Related: All topics, Newly diagnosed, Side effects, Starting treatment. 6 comments
Can you take TB meds at the same time as ARVs?
14 February 2019. Related: All topics, Pregnancy, Starting treatment.
Newly diagnosed with CD4 200 and viral load 375,000
13 February 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Newly diagnosed, Starting treatment. 1 comment
Can you change the time that you take your ARVs?
7 February 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment. 2 comments
How quickly will my CD4 and viral load change after starting treatment?
25 January 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment. 45 comments
How long should it take for my lab results to change after treatment?
2 January 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment. 11 comments