Question
What will boost my CD4 count?
13 January 2018. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load.
Hi i was given Atenaf 2weeks back with my partner, then we did blood tests..results showed that my CD4 is lower. they gave me winthrop,Nucotrim..do i need to take them both as they seem to do the same thing?And what is good way for me to boost my CD4 count?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
CD4’s are boosted/increased by ARVs, therefore you’re already doing the best thing possible.
You’ve said that your CD4 is low, do you know what it is?
With regards to the other medications that you’ve been given, this is something that you should talk to your doctor about as they should be able to explain why you’ve been given them. They are however commonly given to people when their CD4 is less than 200.
My viral load is 4000 bt the doctor say I should start treatment and CD4 is 300, so am I suppose to take treatment? The doctor prescribed Trenvir
Hi Noooah,
Nucotrim is a double antibiotic that is active against many infections, especially in people who have a low CD4 count. Please see your doctor about the side effects as soon as you can. That’s especally if they are serious. You can ask if there are other antibiotics that will be easier for you to take.
Have you tested HIV positive recently? What HIV meds are you taking? And do you have access to your viral load result? Please let us know.
Nucotrim is giving me side effects. what are alternative please advise as my CD4 is 7
Hi Nosipho,
Nucotrim is an antibiotic, it isn’t an ARV. Are you also taking ARVs? If you are how long have you been on them for? What is your current CD4 count?
My Cd4 count is 223 and the nurse gave me nucotrim.How long it takes to increase cd4
Hi Dee,
You’re new to meds and you’re taking a lot of medication, you could be feeling like this because your body is getting used to all the medication that you’re taking. However, this is something that you’ll need to discuss with your nurse. Your CD4 count is also low, however this will increase.
Hi i have been taking ARVs for a month now and yesterday the nurse said my cd4 count is on 106 and she gave me nucotrim and more Tb prevention meds….i shake a lot after taking them,don’t have strength and i always feel like sleeping…should i be worried?
Hi Sheunesu,
It’s great you’re taking ARVs and you’re very fit and not troubled by sickness.
What ARVs are you taking? And please let us know your viral load and CD4 count results.
Hie i have been taking ARV fr 10 years and my Cd4 is very low by im very fit no sickness are troubling me
Hi Ncamisile,
It’s good that you’ve been taking ARVs for ten years, but I’m sorry to hear you’re not well.
What ARVs are you taking? Some ARVs can interact with other meds. But please can you talk to your doctor about your treatment? There could be other meds that would be easier for you to take.
Do you have access to your CD4 and viral load results?