Question

My CD4 count is 2 – if it falls to zero can it come back?

18 June 2016. Related: CD4 and viral load, Changing treatment, Starting treatment.

My cd4 count is 2. If it falls to zero can it come back?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi

Yes, but a CD4 count this low mean you are at high risk of serious infections.

The only way to increase your CD4 count is by using effective HIV meds (called ART). ART is so effective that even if your CD4 count was zero you might be lucky and get a good response.

If you have not yet started ART, it is important to talk to your doctor about starting now.

If you are already on ART, then you need to speak to your doctor about other drugs you could use.

What is your viral load?

Your email said you are in the US, so there are lots of meds to chose from, even if you have drug resistance from earlier combiantions.

This booklet has information about changing treatment with drug resistance.
https://i-base.info/guides/changing

The booklet has infomration about starting ART.
https://i-base.info/guides/starting