Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of myHIVteam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

What Ia The Longest You Have Gone Without Taking Your Medication? Any Change In Health Or CD4 Count?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Chinle, AZ

I attended a supprt group meeting a few days ago. The general topic was on medication side effects and the importance of daily intake. Two of the patrons atated they have stopped taking their medicine for two reasons. One stated that they needed a break from taking 2 meds and stopped treatment for 3 months. Another stated, they stopped treatment for 19 days to experiment to see if there would any change to his C4 count. As i sat there listening to their stories, I was in a little bit of shock… read more

November 5, 2018
 · 
Reactions
A myHIVteam Member

My doctor wanted to see how long I can go without taking my medication to see if my viral load are CD4 count changed I went a year and a half before it changed I'm very interested in this please keep me updated thank you Larry price

November 11, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

I had stopped my meds due to I had a house fire and I am now traveling with my brother in his truck I hope to be stable soon I have been doing very well with my meds and have been undetectable for some years now and have been feeling pretty good but I would like to get back on my regime so I can stay that way is there any one in this group from Minnesota that's where I plan to move and will be looking for a physician there and Medicaid and medical physician if so please help me with the information thank you

November 5, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

I can only go by what a friend told me he took a break unintentionally and his virus mutated and now requires several pills a day. I'm not playing with the doses I freak out if I'm a few minutes late.

November 5, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

I went in a year and a half. Taking my medication my doctor time wanted to see how long it would take for my CD4 count went down and after a year-and-a-half it did

November 17, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

I take my medication 6 days a week. I never take my meds on Sundays. My CD4s have been slowly going up.

November 16, 2018

Related content

View All

Sudden Fall In CD4 And Weight Loss

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Indialantic, FL

Latest Results 🧐

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

Catching A Flu Or Cold Is It Worse For People With HIV?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Jacksonville, FL

Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a member? Log In