Question
Should I start meds, my CD4 is 500.
20 February 2017. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
Hi I have recently been diagnosed HIV positive. I’m healthy and my CD4 count above 500. My doctor didn’t prescribes any medicines yet , should I urge them to start me ART? Or is there any healthy habits/diets to maintain my CD4 count high ?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
The World Health Organisation recommendations are, that everyone who is living with HIV should be on medication. This is even if they have a high CD4 count. Therefore, if you are ready, then yes, you should begin treatment.
For more info about starting treatment, please see here:
https://i-base.info/guides/starting
The only thing that can help your HIV is medication. Though a healthy lifestyle and diet are also important.
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