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A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Guadalupe, CA

Hello guys i just got my results for my viral load

Viral load is 38

CD4 766

What do you guys think?

October 9, 2020
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Members warmly congratulated someone whose viral load dropped from 3,700 to 38 and CD4 count remained strong at 766 after starting Biktarvy in... Read more

Members warmly congratulated someone whose viral load dropped from 3,700 to 38 and CD4 count remained strong at 766 after starting Biktarvy in June 2020, with many affirming they were on the right track toward becoming undetectable. Several members shared their own journeys, including dramatic improvements from critically low CD4 counts to undetectable viral loads, and emphasized the importance of taking medication consistently as prescribed and maintaining regular communication with their healthcare provider. A recurring theme was encouragement to keep up the great work, not to worry about single lab fluctuations, and to celebrate progress while staying focused on long-term health management.

A myHIVteam Member

Agree with others, wait a month then be retested for viral load. This happened to me a couple of months ago where mine came back at 200 and then retested and it came back undectable. Don't fret.

October 9, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member, it depends on the test your doctor uses, and what your clinic can afford.. Below 50 in the United States is the old test. Then it went to below 40 here. Now there are newer test, here it is below 20. So yes, anything below 50 is undetectable, depending on the current test your doctor has available. The test that test below 20 are much more expensive than the test that test below 50.

October 9, 2020 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

The viral load isn't that high and your tcells are high enough to fight off infections. As for me I don't worry about 1 lab work if I see a pattern by the 3rd one then my doctor and I start looking at a strategy for treatment. I have been living with HIV in November will be 28 years. I know how to read my chart and I have a great relationship with my doctor. We work as team. If the viral load drastically rises in the next labs then I would be concerned. I have had my viral load go up to 50 and drop back to undetectable maybe it was a lab error or maybe you were catching a cold or wasn't sleeping well. Good luck buddy

October 9, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Those are great numbers!

October 9, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Awesome numbers🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈💪🙏👍👍👍👍

October 9, 2020

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