Question
Should I start ART with a CD4 count of 450?
2 January 2018. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
Answer
Hi
It sounds like your doctor gave you good information.
Since 2015, WHO guidelines have recommended HIV treatment (ART) for everyone, even at a high CD4 count above 500.
In a few countries, people wait until 500 if treatment access is difficult, but not to 350.
The START study showed it is better to start earlier than waiting until 350.
https://i-base.info/start-study
Hi Mellow – thanks – it sounds like you are doing everything you can. Most modern HIV drugs do not cause lipodystrophy. If you think you are having body changes, please get measurements/photos now so you can see if this changes over time.
hello.i have been hiv positive for a year now and I’m taking my treatment everyday I’m also trying to stay healthy, I exercise and eat healthy.my question is how can i I make sure that I don’t get lipodystrophy from taking the ARVs?
thanks …your help is much appreciated.