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	<title>Q and A &#187; Starting treatment</title>
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		<title>Why do I suffer from headache when taking Atripla?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5900</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been taking atripla for almost four weeks and the headaches dont go away.  They are getting strong is this normal ?]]></description>
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		<title>I am dizzy after taking Atripla for five days</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5835</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am recently on Atripla. from 5 days and I feel very dizzy after I take it  and also the second day when I wake up.

If I take the pill even my stomach is not empty , it will have the same effect?

I take some recreational drugs sometime (marijuana or coke 1-2 in a month) how is this affect my treatment?]]></description>
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		<title>Is starting treatment early better for me?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5831</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, and thank you for any advice you can offer me. I was recently diagnosed with a CD4 of 444 and a VL of 10,100. My doctor said I may want to consider beginning Atripla. Though my numbers are not all too concerning at the moment, I wonder if starting treatment this early has a better result in keeping the virus in control. Thank you for your advice!]]></description>
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		<title>Is Viramune XR better for my metabolism?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5827</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:16:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I take Truvada and Viramune XR and have a little higher livercount but it is still within the reference-range. As regard to releasing the drug slower to the body, is XR better for my metabolism? 

How much water do I have to dring in a day?  Is it more important to drink a lot for liver and kidney?]]></description>
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		<title>Should I go for a regular checked up?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5772</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5772#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[CD4 and viral load]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had a test for HIV in 2005 and I was positive but doctor told me I should not start the medication because my CD4 counts is more now.  Is 7 yrs after that I have not been to the hospital to check my CD4 status because I don't feel sick.  What should I do?  Do you think I should get checked regularly?]]></description>
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		<title>I am HIV positive and 1 month pregnant. When do I start taking ARV&#8217;s?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5760</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5760#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am HIV positive and one month pregnant.

When do I start taking the pills that would prevent my child being infected? ]]></description>
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		<title>Can I stay healthy without treatment?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5590</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My CD4 count is 219 now . Can I be healthy without treatment?
Kindly advise me.]]></description>
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		<title>How can I increase my CD4 count?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5537</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can I increase my CD4 count?]]></description>
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		<title>Is it safe to take TB medication with my ARVs?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5419</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi. I am HIV positive and on ART for 10 months. My viral load is undetectable  level and CD4 count is 180 . Last month I was suffering form breathing problems. Then I went to the doctor and and found fluid in my lungs. They removed that and now they prescribed me TB medicines along with ART. My art medicine is; Tavin EM -Tenofovovir And Emtricitabine (morning ); Atazor R -Atazanavir and Ritonovir (Evening) and ZOCOn 150 1 tab in a weak and sepmax one tab at afternoon. My TB Medicine is 1) Ributin150 1 tab alternate day Before breakfast; 2)Wysolone 20 after bf for 15 days; 3)Benadon ( half tab after bf); 4) Pyrazinamide  750  2 tab after lunch; 5) Combutol 1000  1 tab after dinner.

My question is, along with ART medicine, is this combination good for me or is it going to harm me? Please let me know.]]></description>
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		<title>Can other infection lower my CD4 count?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5302</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5302#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CD4 and viral load]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please can you answer my question, can there be other infection or virus that can cause the drop in my CD4 count to 320 beside from HIV?  I really needs to know.]]></description>
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		<title>I just started my treatment &#8211; what are the side effects of the drugs?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5285</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Life expectancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Living with HIV long-term]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The medication that was prescibed to me are Aspen Lamzid, Aspen Efavirenz and betavit.  The previous test were prick test.

I did not have any suport group and i didnt tell anyone yet, becauses it was just last month when I started the treatment.  My last CD4 count was 323 but I'm waiting for another test to be done.

But to be honest with you, this medicine are breaking me into pieces, I cannot sleep not becauses of stress or anything, but the medication kept me awake and even if i try to sleep, i just can't.  Am I having side effect?  Sometimes I have breathing difficulties, and my stomach feels hard whenever I touch it.  I am in a very difficult situation and what keeping me going is the fact that I know that I was not at risk. 

I took another elisa test and the doctor told me that am positive. He told me to start treatment immediately.  He says that the drugs will keep me alive for 15 years.  I ask him about counselling but he didnt sent me to one. I am currently waiting for the ELISA result, but since I started my treatment, my life has change completely with terrible side effect, weird dreams. I am strong and hopefuly i will get a right answer from the test.]]></description>
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		<title>I had a PCR test and it was positive &#8211; how accurate it is?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5279</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[HIV testing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I went for an hiv test because I had swollen glands on both underneath my ear, chin and groin.  A PCR test was carried out, it came back positive even though i didnt put my self at risk.  I had
two tests done at work and they both were negative, this was 3month ago.  So my doc run the same test again and came back positive, my CD4 was 323. He then recomended me to start treatment. I started immediately becauses I was scared and been on it for a month.  

I also learned that PCR test is not 100% and can give you false results.  Now I want to go for another ELISA test and my question is, willI I get the right answer that I'm seeking, I am already on therapy?

Can I take the meds knowing that i didnt put my self at risk for the rest of my life?  Please help me by responding to my question.]]></description>
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		<title>My CD4 is 350,is it safe to wait before starting treatment?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5206</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5206#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:47:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been given a first diagnosis of a CD4 Count of 350 and a viral load of 16000. My doctor said I should wait for another CD4 test before going on medication. Is this normal?  I am worried that I should of started medication now, havign a CD4 count so low.]]></description>
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		<title>My viral load is still detectable after 5 months on treatment</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5125</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5125#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Collins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just got my latest viral load result. It is just over 5 months since I started treatment. - darunavir/ritonavir + Truvada (tenofovir/FTC). The trend is still downwards from over a million on diagnosis to 1300 about 3 months ago and now it is 86. My CD4 count is still going up.

Should I be worried that after 5 months I'm still not undetectable? Should I go and discuss it with my consultant?]]></description>
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		<title>Why is my husband HIV negative when I am pregnant and HIV positive?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5083</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:36:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi , I am 36, married, and pregnant and have just found out that I am HIV positive, with CD4 of 239.
My question is I never get sick or have any symptoms that I am infected, so now I am worried that I maybe too late to start treatment, because they told me that I need to start when my  CD4 count is about 350. 

My mind still adjusting to the news cos its only weeks find out I am positive but I have the reason to live that is why I accept that life goes on, its the matter of changing lifestyle and live good healthy life style.

My other worry is that my husband tested 6 months ago and he said he tested negative, checking from  that time do you think he lied to me about his result because now I six month pregnant and positive. Is it possible to check when I have contracted this pandemic?]]></description>
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		<title>Do I need to continue taking cotrimoxazole prophylaxis?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5077</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Collins</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Opportunistic infections]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[hi i am hiv+ since 12 years ...m   Using  ARV medication since 9 month .. my viral load is under undetectable level and cd4 is 175 and I'm taking Tavin-M (tenofovir+FTC) and Atazor-R  (atazanavir) my dr giving me Becosules Z and Sepmax (cotimoxazole) daily one tablet and Zocon 150 (acyclovir) one tablet in a weak ... want to know why he is giving me extra tablets ?.. I don't like Sepmax can I discontinue this tablet?]]></description>
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		<title>I&#8217;m just diagnosed with a CD4 count of 41? What does this mean?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5069</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Collins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am a 25 year old male and just found out i am HIV positive and have a CD4 of 41 and a viral load of 3,500,000 copies/mL. I am told I need to start treatment.  

What dose my CD4 and viral load mean? Is it bad? I'm feel really worried and scared.

Thank you all very much for your help.]]></description>
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		<title>Can you live with meds?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5052</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Collins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi, can you live with out the drugs?]]></description>
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		<title>I&#8217;m about to start my treatment &#8211; what should I do and how long do I have to live?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/4935</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/4935#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am 35years male recently diagnosed hiv positive.  My CD4 is approximately 500.  When should i start treatment and what healty food to be taken. Please can you help and guide me.  Can I live more than 5 years from now? ]]></description>
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		<title>What is the outlook for my 51 year old father?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/4826</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Collins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My father is about 51 years age and is HIV positive with cd4 count 117 and viral load is 117000. Now he got some skin infection and being treated and also taking hiv medicines. after starting his HIV treatment his WBC count increased from 4200 to 8100 within 15days of treatment. what does it mean. Will he able to survive ? Please help with answer and suggestions.]]></description>
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