Are there side effects from starting ART with a low CD4 count?
16 May 2022. Related: Adherence, All topics, CD4 and viral load, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment.
Opportunistic infections
Is HIV catching up with me for not being on meds?
22 April 2022. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment.
Do these viral load results show that I don’t need HIV meds?
22 April 2022. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment.
Am I okay if my CD4 count has not increased since starting ART?
6 April 2022. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment.
What is the point? All I do is create utility bills.
2 April 2022. Related: Adherence, All topics, Life expectancy, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections, Support. 2 comments
Why do I still feel sick after being on ARVs for 2 weeks?
7 March 2022. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Coinfections, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections, Side effects, Starting treatment.
I have oral thrush. Does this mean I have AIDS?
23 January 2022. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment. 2 comments
When does HIV become AIDS?
30 December 2021. Related: Adherence, All topics, CD4 and viral load, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment.
Do open sores risk transmission of HIV?
16 December 2021. Related: All topics, HIV transmission, Opportunistic infections.
What does it mean when my CD4 count goes up?
3 December 2021. Related: Adherence, All topics, CD4 and viral load, Opportunistic infections. 2 comments
I am undetectable. When can I stop taking Bactrim?
23 November 2021. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Changing treatment, Opportunistic infections, Side effects. 2 comments
Could health problems mean my viral load has rebounded?
12 November 2021. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Coinfections, Opportunistic infections.
Do AIDS defining infections occur at high CD4 counts?
3 November 2021. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections.
How long will I live if I stop taking my medication?
15 September 2021. Related: Adherence, All topics, Life expectancy, Opportunistic infections. 555 comments
Do I need to take ARVs as well as TB meds with a high CD4 count?
7 July 2021. Related: All topics, Opportunistic infections, South Africa, Starting treatment. 126 comments
Is it okay to use ilvitrim?
22 February 2021. Related: All topics, Drug interactions, Opportunistic infections.
Will anti-inflammatory foods help if I am on ART?
29 December 2020. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Opportunistic infections, Research.
I am getting new problems after starting ART with a low CD4 count
7 August 2020. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections, Side effects.
Do you get joint pain after 5 months from HIV?
9 March 2019. Related: All topics, Opportunistic infections. 14 comments
Is radiation or surgery is better enlarged parotid glands (parotitis)?
1 February 2018. Related: All topics, Opportunistic infections, Research.