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A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

hi everyone, I’m 25M years old this year.

I was diagnosed at the end of 2024. My viral load dropped from 1 million down to 60 by April while I was consistently taking Biktarvy.

Then, due to insurance issues, I switched to Dovato. By August, my viral load was already below 20.

In December, a test showed a blip up to 60. My provider was very concerned and switched me back to Biktarvy.

Last week, I got tested again and my viral load was at 130. I’m really worried right now because before… read more

March 20
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A myHIVteam Member

Hi good evening well I pray all is well I'm not really sure what to say about the situation but I will say keep praying whatever higher power you believe in is going to be okay try not to worry so much

March 20
A myHIVteam Member

You are in New York where there are plenty of HIV doctors. Please get a hold of an HIV agency in your area and get another doctor if you need a special test .

March 21
A myHIVteam Member

Hello ChrisU2, I am a 42 year long-term survivor. From what you describe, I would say you are doing good on Biktarvy or Dovato. Blips in viral load happen all the time. Your viral load could vary every day for whatever reason. Remember anything below 200 is considered undetectable. That means you cannot transmit the virus, U=U. I know this is all new to you and it can be scary. Be sure to take your meds everyday. Use a pill box so you can know whether or not you took a dose. BYW, I am on Biktarvy and have been doing really well with it. Reach out if you like.

March 21 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

At bedtime I take my bokarvy on an empty stomach along with a blood pressure pill and urinary pill. Perhaps your digestion system is somehow diminishing the effect of the drug? Maybe you’re a prime target for the shots. I wish you well and hope you get a good answers.

March 21
A myHIVteam Member

thank you for your reply, I did the genotype test before starting take meds, and it showed I didn’t have any resistance. So I just really confused why it comes out like that

March 21

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