Update and HIV Question

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Hi All!

Just checking in to let you know how I AM doing. I have had HIV for

at least 20 years and have used only " Alternative " Therapies in the

treatment of my disease. I started taking 4.5 mgs LDN at the end of

October 2007 of the treatment of HIV. I self-prescribed LDN and

followed the information I found on this group and on the web for the

purchasing and administering of the drug. I didn't have any bad side

effects but I did notice an increase in my dreaming. My dreams were

more vivid and I could remember them upon waking. The dreaming part

seems to have subsided now. I miss it.

I recently had blood drawn and I am a bit concerned with my latest

labs. I had labs done in April 07 and that time my counts were as

follows:

April 07

T-Cells (CD-4)-376

CD-4 %- 20%

Viral Load (VL)-176,000

My recent counts are as follows:

January 08

CD-4-216

CD-4 %- 27%

VL- 74,000

My doc is very concerned with my actual T-cell count and sudden

decline. According to the CDC guidelines, once you are at or below

200 T-cells they consider you to have AIDS. AIDS is not a label I AM

looking to own. We are going to redo the labs later this month to

make sure these counts are not a fluke.

I also know that the actual percentage of CD4 cells is a more

important marker in HIV progression. That is where I get a bit

confused and I AM hoping someone here has a bit better understanding

of this whole blood work business. I have been monitoring my

bloodwork since 1996, when I was first diagnosed. NEVER, in almost 12

years, has my actual percentage went up 7% in between labs.

Historically my CD4% fluctuates abouut 1% a year in decline mode.

My doctor is going to insist I start taking HIV meds if I have the

same or similar test results this month and I really do not want to

travel that road. I'm not going to be stupid either. I do not have

a death wish.

Is there anyone here reading that can shed some light on the major

increase in my CD4% and the actual count? I am looking at this as a

good thing, or at least I AM trying to. I feel really good and that

is what I AM determined to stick with, HOW I FEEL.

Thank you in advance for your help.

BE WELL.

JoAnn