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Test Results

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

Well I got my test results back viral load. was 40 now 30. Cd 4 count was 653 now 653 I thought it would get higher. Cd4 cd 8 ratio 1.98 only thing out of range but just by a little was alkaline phosphates at 128 does anyone know what that is? All in all am I doing good with these numbers for being on meds for almost a year? Thanks

April 10, 2024 (edited)
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Members rallied around someone sharing their latest HIV test results, celebrating their decreased viral load and stable CD4 count of 653 as... Read more

Members rallied around someone sharing their latest HIV test results, celebrating their decreased viral load and stable CD4 count of 653 as excellent progress after nearly a year on medication. Several members offered reassurance about normal fluctuations in lab work, explained that alkaline phosphatase is a liver enzyme used to monitor how well the body tolerates medication, and emphasized that staying undetectable (generally under 200) is the most important marker rather than obsessing over small number changes. A recurring theme was encouragement to trust the process, focus on consistent medication adherence and healthy living over vitamins, find distractions from test anxiety, and celebrate the victory of being out of the danger zone.

A myHIVteam Member

Hey Brad, your test results sound good. Just keep taking your meds. Also
make sure you take things to boost your immune system. It would help
you a lot. Keeping you up in prayer.

April 10, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Good results Brad. Alkaline Phosphotase is a primary liver enzyme. Therefore it is a measure of liver function. Additionally, Creatine or Creatinine is a protein of the kidney. Therefore a measure of kidney function.

April 10, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Brad, I'd recommend some distractions to stop you worrying. For me, with regards distractions, as you know I tend to my Squirrels and Birds, and I never think about the HIV. In your case, maybe indulge in some favourite hobbies in your spare time❤

April 10, 2024 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member, don't worry about the numbers so much. The important thing is being undetectable. it took me 13 years to go from a cd4 of 156 to 349. some people can do that in 1 blood lab. 15 years later, I still haven't got into the 400s!

April 10, 2024

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