Question
I am worried to be 60 and just diagnosed with a CD4 of 160?
9 January 2026. Related: All topics, Newly diagnosed, Sexual health, Starting treatment.
Hi I have a cd4 of 160 and 16 percent – I started Art treatment 7 days ago and my viral load is 400000, I’m 60 what are the chances of me being treated as I also have been told I have syphillis, I’m terrified
Answer
Hi there
Please take time to slow down a little because everything is going to be okay :)
Finding out you are positive can still be very scary if you weren’t expecting this news.
As you find out more information, it will get much easier though. Treatment is now very effective and easy to take and will stop HIV becoming a problem. Treatment also means you are still as likely to live as you would have without HIV.
You also still have a good CD4 count and CD4%.
Now that you are on treatment your CD4 counts are likely to steadily get stronger again, year after year. This might increase by 100 or months within the first 6-12 months although everyone is different.
It sounds like you are getting very good care by also having your sexual health checked too.
Syphilis is easy and quick to treat.
This link might help with first information:
>> Just found out…
With other links here:
>> More links if just diagnosed…
Please let us know if you have other questions
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