Question
My viral of is undetectable and my CD4 is 650, am I OK?
27 September 2020. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load.
I’ve been positive for 8 years. Before starting treatment my CD4 was 150 and viral load 2500. Since then I have been treating with Kivexa, Reyataz, Norvir. At present the viral load is undetectable and CD4 is 665.(The highest value of CD4 was 910)
1. Why is my CD4 still low?
2. In all years of treatment, viral load fluctuated 3 times: 23, less than 20 and less than 30, otherwise it was undetectable. Are these 3 values called laboratory errors or is viral load still considered undetectable?
3.Do you think that this treatment scheme would work for another 5-10 years?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Your CD4 count isn’t low, it’s actaully at a really good level. You also haven’t had any viral load blips as it’s been constantly under 50 copies ml. You’re actaully doing great. Your HIV is 100% under control.
If you’re asking if your HIV will remain under control, then yes it should do. The key is to continue to adhere to your medication and when possible have a check up.
Hi Nicholas, yes a CD4 count of 650 is good. The normal range for CD4 count is between 430 and 1690. This means your immune system is still working well.
Have you been told your viral load? and is there a reason you have not started your treatment yet?
Treatment will help to maintain your CD4 count and prevent any complications from HIV.
Hey,
Please I want to find out if my C4 count is 650 if it’s good or bad, I’m not taken any medication yet please let me know if I’m safe,
Thanks.