Living with HIV in the Philippines: Will My CD4 Go Up?

Hi pozzie pinoy,

I was diagnosed here at singapore positive and will be going back to pHilippines soon. Upon initial test 260 n lng cd4 count ko thats why i started my treatment.. Will there be a chance na tumaas p b yun? So far wala nmn ako nararamdaman n iba sa katawan ko.. Please help me or give me some advise. Itago mo n lng ako sa name na Will. Hope to get a response from you.

By the way am taking efav, lami and teno.. Almost two weeks n on friday.. Im just scared of my cd4 counts :( and havent told my family yet.

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi Will.

Thank you for your email. Thank you for finding the blog.

The CD4 will increase with HIv treatment of ARV's so don't worry. Just keep on taking the ARV's as prescribed by your doctor and please don't skip or miss a dose.

Here are some tips on how to boost your immune system and increase your CD4:

1. Boost Your Own Immune System

2. Don't get Sick!

3. This is For You

4. Above 350

5. Full Time Job

6. Boost Your Immune System Video

7. Just Don't get Sick

8. Sleep and HIV

When you come back to the Philippines and if you want to talk to someone, please do call our Hotline Numbers below:

0919-642-9286

0977-131-2046

0917-899-0473

0917-932-3122

0926-697-2240

0916-216-2066

If you want to join a private support group in Facebook, please add me, Pozzie Pinoy and request to be added in the group. We have a lot of PLHIV, counselors, HIV doctors, advocates and supporters who you can talk to.

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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