Medical Update - T Cell Count

Piratecat · Jul 23, 2003

Duncan's advice is superb. Hang in there, and know that are thoughts are with you.

And remember, T4 cells are like the T2 or T3! Next thing you know, you'll have Arnold Swartzenegger swimming through your blood stream trying to save the future.

William Ronald · Jul 23, 2003

Ryan, hang in there.

As I recall, you said that your doctor is very knowledgeable about HIV. Perhaps he can make some suggestions on how to boost your immune system. (A good doctor is one of your best allies in facing your illness.)

I hope the chest pains are not a symptom of any serious problems. It could well be stress.

Remember, Ryan, you have all of us at EN World to turn to for support if you need us.

Ace · Jul 23, 2003

Ankh-Morpork Guard said:
Good luck, AB, and hang in there. Not really sure what else to say. Sometimes words just don't do things justice.

Can I just second this.

BOZ · Jul 23, 2003

Angelsboi said:
To let everyone know, mine is 10. Yes. 10 T Cells.

man! how did that happen so soon?

if your immune system is FUBAR, can you still grow new cells?

Angelsboi · Jul 23, 2003

Im not sure what all of this means. All I know is i go back on Monday

kenjib · Jul 23, 2003

Good luck with your X-Rays tomorrow Angelsboi and keep strong.

Greybar · Jul 23, 2003

Not much to say except good luck and good health, Angelsboi.
And yeah, think of all those people who have been HIV+ for years and years... you can be one of them!

John

Angelsboi · Jul 23, 2003

Well my x rays came back fine. My viral load however ... its 750,000+ There is more but the test only goes up to a certain number.

Whats this mean?

Im really sick right now.

Thank you all for your support.

ArcOfCorinth · Jul 23, 2003

Just hang in there. You have a lot of fight left in you. Use it.

Penthau · Jul 24, 2003

Try to get on a treatment with a new drug called Fuzeon, a viral fusion inhibitor. I was involved in the initial research at the company that developed it (www.trimeris.com) and it is an extremely promising medicine. It has almost no side effects and has been successful in reducing viral loads to undetectable levels.

It is still quite expensive and may be hard to get since it was only recently approved by the FDA and they are still ramping up production. See if your doctor can get you in the treatment program even for a short period to reduce your viral load.

Penthau