Question
My CD4 count is over 500, should I start treatment?
20 August 2016. Related: All topics, Newly diagnosed, Starting treatment.
I tested HIV positive today and I just found out that my CD 4 count is 501. Is it too late to start my treatment?
Answer
Hi there,
How have you handled your recent diagnosis? Do you have someone supporting you?
This guide may help
https://i-base.info/just-found-out/
Your CD4 T cell count is still strong (over 500) so it is definitely not too late to start treatment. Many people are now starting treatment above 500, but this is a personal choice.
This question contains more information on starting over 500.
Please let me know if you have more questions.
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