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When to Start Treatment

Regimen and SymptomNov 29, 2008
Starting early or waitingNov 29, 2008
CROSS X ROADS: Which direction?Nov 28, 2008
safest PROVEN regimenNov 27, 2008
CD4 and CD8 cells countNov 12, 2008
Mouth UlcersOct 9, 2008
Re: How long after Diagnosis Should I be Put on Meds?Oct 4, 2008
How long after Diagnosis Should I be Put on Meds?Oct 1, 2008
what time is fit for pregnancy?Sep 24, 2008
New DiagnosisSep 24, 2008
Time between VisitsAug 29, 2008
HealthyAug 28, 2008
UN-INFORMEDAug 28, 2008
Should I wait for the meds?Aug 27, 2008
ThanksAug 27, 2008
Confused About Meds and VLAug 25, 2008
Initial Steep CD4 DeclineAug 16, 2008
Risky to delay beginning treatment another 3 months? Already cd4 360, doctor wants to waitAug 6, 2008
Viral Loads DecreasedAug 6, 2008
Starting meds due to lymph nodes?Jul 30, 2008
hiv treatmentJul 26, 2008
MedsJul 25, 2008
Hesitant/scared to startJul 20, 2008
re: "Hesitant & Scared to Start My Meds"Jul 16, 2008
very low CD4 countJul 14, 2008
is this normal cd4 percentage?Jul 12, 2008
When to start? Over 500 CD4 cells...Jul 11, 2008
your opinion highly welcomeJul 11, 2008
just diagnosedJul 7, 2008
Starting MedsJul 2, 2008
Treatment without medicationJun 27, 2008
Kaposi Sarkom with CD4 840Jun 26, 2008
Acute SeroconversionJun 25, 2008
Dropping CD4 count but rising % - ConfusedJun 25, 2008
Just diagnosised/treatmentJun 23, 2008
My Doctors OpinionJun 21, 2008
me again...Jun 14, 2008
What Hiv meds are best for meJun 12, 2008
High viral load, High CD4 countJun 12, 2008
Which first line treatment?Jun 12, 2008
Resistance and Viral LoadJun 12, 2008
should I start meds?Jun 8, 2008
when to start ARVJun 4, 2008
when to start ARVJun 3, 2008
when to start ARVJun 1, 2008
I'm not on Meds for a year now.May 29, 2008
Poz and no MedsMay 28, 2008
Is there risk in delaying treatment?May 28, 2008
When is it too late for ARVs?May 25, 2008
*SO* Glad I Started!May 25, 2008
Treatment time?May 22, 2008
Recently diagnosed as HIV+May 21, 2008
When to start ARVMay 19, 2008
When to start ARVMay 17, 2008
Sustiva+Epzicom in one pill?May 17, 2008
Meds for startersMay 4, 2008
t-cellMay 4, 2008
hiv whit cancerApr 23, 2008
Increasing CD4s short of meds?Apr 8, 2008
How longApr 6, 2008
Meds Right Away?Apr 6, 2008
Truvada+Kaletra or Truvada+ViramuneApr 6, 2008
good meds?Apr 5, 2008
constant dizziness, high VL, do I need treatment only 4 months after infection?Mar 26, 2008
Can't decide when to start meds?Mar 9, 2008
HIVMar 5, 2008
2 yrs of HIV and real bad resultsMar 5, 2008
percentageMar 2, 2008
Can Vitamins Help?Feb 28, 2008
I JUST DONT KNOW!Feb 27, 2008
when to start medsFeb 24, 2008
first regimenFeb 22, 2008
Time to start?Feb 22, 2008
Huge change in cd4, treatment still warranted?Feb 9, 2008
recently diagnosedFeb 9, 2008
I am really confused....Feb 7, 2008
afraid of starting medsFeb 1, 2008
when to start medsJan 26, 2008
MEDS WITH PREGNANCYJan 21, 2008
Starting Med at 350? 250? 200?Jan 21, 2008
I'm ready to start meds. My MD isn't...Jan 19, 2008
Should I start meds?Jan 15, 2008
Meds to soon?Jan 8, 2008
Not sure about starting treatmentJan 1, 2008
Should I start Med's?Dec 28, 2007
When Will Early Treatment Be Taken Seriously?Dec 17, 2007
plateletsDec 16, 2007
2nd labs:(...thoughts?Dec 15, 2007
Drug for HIVDec 15, 2007
Need Some AnswersDec 15, 2007
Choosing Meds.. Lipoatrophy already!Dec 11, 2007
Initiating Treatment because of devloping neuropathy in feetDec 11, 2007
TREATMENTDec 10, 2007
Is it time to start meds ?Nov 26, 2007
Diagnosed in 1991 - Not on MedsNov 26, 2007
STARTING MEDS.Nov 21, 2007
ARE MEDS GOOD FOR ME NOW ??Nov 18, 2007
Start Treatment ?Nov 18, 2007
What does %CD4 mean?Nov 18, 2007
Can you help me?Nov 17, 2007
It is time for med?Nov 17, 2007
CD4 CountNov 15, 2007
When to start treatmentNov 13, 2007
CD4 countNov 3, 2007
what medicinesOct 14, 2007
start treatment?Oct 14, 2007
progressing long term non-progressor: when to start treatment?Oct 14, 2007
TB and ARV'sOct 14, 2007
CD4 Counts and CD4%Oct 10, 2007
New To Meds and Scared!Oct 10, 2007
Newly diagnosed VL and CD4 countsSep 29, 2007
Brain DamageSep 24, 2007
low cd4 six months after infectionSep 23, 2007
newly infectedSep 20, 2007
Diabetes and HIVSep 16, 2007
TCell at 40Sep 15, 2007
Treatment Programs in EgyptSep 9, 2007
Starting Haart MedicationsSep 9, 2007
Which Combination is BestSep 4, 2007
Very confused about which meds to takeSep 3, 2007
Atripla vs. Truvada/KaletraAug 31, 2007
URGENT, should I start right now?Aug 31, 2007
rapid declineAug 27, 2007
What about the "memory" of cellsAug 27, 2007
conflicting lab results?Aug 25, 2007
Brain DamageAug 24, 2007
very early meds?Aug 21, 2007
Not sure what to doAug 19, 2007
Help to make a final decisionAug 18, 2007
Losing weight, when to start medications ?Aug 14, 2007
Different Opinions From Two Countries CONFUSING ME!Aug 8, 2007
No ClueAug 3, 2007
Full blown aids at diagnosisAug 2, 2007
Average time to medicationAug 2, 2007
when to start medicineJul 31, 2007
fatigueJul 31, 2007
low cd4 low viral loadJul 28, 2007
Should I be starting Atripla as a first option?Jul 28, 2007
Symptoms HIV related ?Jul 26, 2007
Huge Increase in VLJul 20, 2007
need meds?Jul 20, 2007
Re; Starting TreatmentJul 19, 2007
Starting TreatmentJul 17, 2007
Recently aware hiv+Jul 17, 2007
Itching and Breathing DifficultiesJul 16, 2007
Starting HIV Meds EarlyJul 15, 2007
When should I strart treatment?Jul 1, 2007
Starting Meds Before Current ReccomendationsJul 1, 2007
When to begin medicationsJun 19, 2007
Tired of Being TiredJun 17, 2007
to start or not?Jun 11, 2007
good CD4, unexplained symptomsJun 8, 2007
Starting TreamentJun 3, 2007
Starting TherapyMay 22, 2007
Why are they waiting to start tx?May 13, 2007
treatment during seroconversionMay 8, 2007
Starting treatment within 6 months after infectionMay 4, 2007
Just wonderingApr 28, 2007
CD4 CountApr 27, 2007
Meds before SurgeryApr 17, 2007
healthy t cells ?Apr 15, 2007
early treatment at CROIApr 15, 2007
What do I do next..Apr 11, 2007
should i start meds?Apr 10, 2007
cd4 count increase on it's own?Apr 8, 2007
medications - when to start?Apr 8, 2007
Waiting for second lab testApr 7, 2007
am i ready?Apr 7, 2007
Whats the hold up?Apr 3, 2007
Allways the same question! !!!do i start treatment?Mar 30, 2007
Starting Meds need helpMar 28, 2007
now whatMar 28, 2007
to start treatment or notMar 25, 2007
Early concernsMar 25, 2007
when to take medsMar 18, 2007
Would early treatment help me?Mar 14, 2007
Started AtriplaMar 12, 2007
Undetectable Viral LoadMar 7, 2007
beginning treatment?Mar 2, 2007
starting treatmentFeb 25, 2007
ScaredFeb 21, 2007
stress and cd4 countFeb 18, 2007
Early HIV infection - treatment or no?Feb 18, 2007
help with my anti-hiv drugs lebanonFeb 13, 2007
Your opinion on my numbers pleaseFeb 11, 2007
Weird diseaseFeb 7, 2007
new diagnosisFeb 7, 2007
when should I start hiv medsFeb 4, 2007
meds and rectal cancerJan 27, 2007
can i wait to start meds?Jan 27, 2007
My Sisters Lab ResultsJan 24, 2007
treatment of infant aidsJan 17, 2007
A Little Honesty Perhaps?Jan 14, 2007
how do i choose medsJan 14, 2007
Seborrhea as HAART IndicatorJan 14, 2007
should i start med'sJan 1, 2007
Should I Start?Dec 26, 2006
Concerned with HIV Testing and Monitoring in Developing countries.Dec 26, 2006
Should I start treatmentDec 23, 2006
IS IT TIME TO START?Dec 23, 2006
Acute HIV! In a study @ UNC-CDec 20, 2006
when to start treatmentDec 18, 2006
PregnancyDec 16, 2006
Do I have to use pills ?Dec 7, 2006
how to get back my t-cell upDec 6, 2006
confused by results, time to start meds?Nov 26, 2006
Radial Neuropathy and HIVNov 21, 2006
What do you think?Nov 19, 2006
Okay to hold off?Nov 19, 2006
Is Sustiva OK for a depressed person?Nov 19, 2006
Time to start meds????Nov 16, 2006
Not Listened to Dr.Nov 8, 2006
re: weight lossNov 8, 2006
Been poz for 10 years, is it time to start meds?Nov 6, 2006
Therapy or No Therapy?Nov 4, 2006
CD4% = 12 Should I start TreatmentNov 3, 2006
When to begin treatmentOct 18, 2006
NEWLY INFECTEDOct 17, 2006
Low CD4%. Need treatment?Oct 9, 2006
What to do " confused "Oct 9, 2006
Start?Oct 1, 2006
Other viruses and CD4 countSep 19, 2006
Long Seroconversion symptomsSep 19, 2006
Viral Load confusionSep 17, 2006
should I start treatment ?Sep 16, 2006
When is the best time to start TreatmentSep 13, 2006
2nd. Labs what do they mean?Sep 8, 2006
Recently tested HIV+Sep 6, 2006
treatment and CD4 %Sep 6, 2006
starting meds earlierSep 5, 2006
I have bruising and painful swollen nodes is it time to start HAART?Sep 1, 2006
Should I stop or continue drug treatment?Aug 30, 2006
?? Early HAART for 18 yr old MSM HIV seroconverter in last 8 months.Aug 23, 2006
Did I start meds to soon?Aug 22, 2006
Change in MedsAug 17, 2006
Is it possible?Aug 17, 2006
In Response to OMGAug 16, 2006
NEWLY DIAGNOSEDAug 16, 2006
just found out HIV+ and pregnantAug 16, 2006
Herpes Zoster and HIVAug 15, 2006
Starting meds today!Aug 15, 2006
Newly tested HIV +Aug 15, 2006
OMG I think its time for meds.Aug 15, 2006
Am I At A Disadvantage When I Start Meds?Aug 15, 2006
20 years hivAug 15, 2006
Start MedsAug 15, 2006
what is cd4%Aug 14, 2006
Baseline ResultsAug 14, 2006
IS IT TOO LATEAug 10, 2006
How long do I have till I take meds?Aug 10, 2006
initiate?Aug 9, 2006
Constant falling Viral Load and CD4 countAug 7, 2006
Confused about Meds and Starting TreatmentAug 3, 2006
when to start?Aug 2, 2006
Shall I start medication now?Jul 30, 2006
TB results and high viral loadJul 23, 2006
Meds or no MedsJul 20, 2006
Can CD4 count bounce backJul 20, 2006
Recently Diagnosed and Now On MedsJul 16, 2006
should I have started meds?Jul 11, 2006
RE-CD4%Jul 9, 2006
On and off therapyJul 4, 2006
confused as heckJul 2, 2006
start terapy?Jul 1, 2006
Time?Jun 25, 2006
long termJun 25, 2006
TreatmentJun 24, 2006
Still confusedJun 24, 2006
just found out cd4 countJun 17, 2006
pgl and medsJun 14, 2006
Just found outJun 14, 2006
Should I start med when cd count is high?Jun 11, 2006
CD4%Jun 10, 2006
Starting treatment before summer ends...Jun 8, 2006
HIV STATSJun 7, 2006
Treatment QuestionJun 5, 2006
Meds soon?Jun 3, 2006
Just Started Treatment QuestionJun 3, 2006
starting meds on infected infantJun 3, 2006
newly infected, ok for alchohol and smoking?Jun 3, 2006
When to start meds?Jun 1, 2006
should I start meds & will this regimen work?Jun 1, 2006
HIV TreatmentMay 28, 2006
Is there life without medsMay 27, 2006
New Guidelines for Starting Treatment?May 23, 2006
discontinue Hiv MedMay 17, 2006
epzicom truvada,kaletra studyApr 29, 2006
recent labs making no senseApr 26, 2006
cd-384 and normalApr 25, 2006
Time to start meds?Apr 16, 2006
KSApr 10, 2006
Should I start taking meds immeidately?Apr 10, 2006
Should I start meds?Apr 9, 2006
Should I start meds?Apr 8, 2006
need to start medApr 4, 2006
when I should have the treatment?Mar 30, 2006
Are Vitamines always necessary?Mar 27, 2006
have an cdr count of 125 with a viral lod in the millionsMar 22, 2006
Need your help please!!!Mar 22, 2006
about mediactionMar 19, 2006
prognosisMar 14, 2006
how long can i waitMar 2, 2006
cd4 at 6Mar 1, 2006
Should I start medsFeb 25, 2006
Very ConcernedFeb 22, 2006
Update.Feb 19, 2006
Should I start Treatment?Feb 14, 2006
Nurses with questionFeb 4, 2006
Up and down CD4 and Viral loads results!!Jan 24, 2006
CD4's and percentagesJan 23, 2006
how many years?Jan 23, 2006
Needly your advice, Dr YoungJan 18, 2006
Start Drug Treatment?Jan 13, 2006
Prognosis For Stating Meds?Jan 13, 2006
IS TIME TO START?Jan 9, 2006
12 years positiveJan 7, 2006
HELPDec 29, 2005
medsDec 26, 2005
sero converted in June. Start meds or no?..Dec 25, 2005
Starting on ARVsDec 23, 2005
Need advice on early treatment fafter recent conversionDec 19, 2005
medsDec 15, 2005
When to start medsDec 15, 2005
my cd4 and viral loadDec 4, 2005
i would like to wait to start meds but now im not sure?Nov 24, 2005
How long can I wait to start HIV Meds?Nov 5, 2005
Meds now or later?Oct 27, 2005
Very long time survivorOct 25, 2005
Viral Load Baseline and Plan for TestingOct 25, 2005
What's the Rate of Progression with a high viral load?Oct 24, 2005
From Buenos Aires dudes!!!!Oct 23, 2005
is it too early to start treatment?Oct 23, 2005
ConfusedOct 19, 2005
Treatment of Choice?Oct 19, 2005
Wasted time on Meds?Oct 18, 2005
kaletra or kivexOct 15, 2005
When to Start TreatmentOct 13, 2005
did i make a right choiceOct 7, 2005
Pregnancy & medicationOct 6, 2005
I am newly diagnosed and am 26, so whats the story now?Oct 2, 2005
treatment within the first yearOct 2, 2005
CD4 vs CD 8 and CD 3 counts in HIV casesSep 29, 2005
When should I start medication?Sep 27, 2005
Truvada & Sustiva or Boosted AtazanavirSep 25, 2005
sustiva/truvada or epzicom/viramuneSep 25, 2005
CD4 %, AIDS??Sep 23, 2005
Re:reduction of both cd4 %viral loadSep 22, 2005
When to start?Sep 21, 2005
treatmentSep 21, 2005
treatment optionsSep 21, 2005
recent infection/swollen glands/high viral loadSep 19, 2005
Why delay in seeking treatment?Sep 18, 2005
Amazing Results after 1 year on HAARTSep 17, 2005
STARTING ANTI-HIV MEDSSep 13, 2005
start meds or notSep 6, 2005
Newly diagnosed with low CD4, had radiation therapy.Aug 31, 2005
ARV treatment after shingles?Aug 27, 2005
High VL. Should I start?Aug 21, 2005
CD4 and VL numbersAug 21, 2005
Undetectable but with KSAug 21, 2005
Can I wait a little bit longer?Aug 21, 2005
do I start?Aug 13, 2005
When do I startAug 13, 2005
follow up to early intervention questionAug 2, 2005
Whether to start therapyJul 29, 2005
Why wait to start meds?Jul 26, 2005
Before MedsJul 23, 2005
newly converted freaked outJul 18, 2005
starting medsJul 16, 2005
Meds or not???Jul 10, 2005
Continue to wait or waited already too long?Jul 2, 2005
Consequences of not starting meds? Jul 2, 2005
Viral load / CD4Jul 1, 2005
Treatment during serocoversion vs. treatment naiveJun 27, 2005
med or no medJun 26, 2005
What Med's do I use?Jun 25, 2005
Early Diagnosis and TreatmentJun 21, 2005
viramune/epicom vs sustiva/truvada?Jun 15, 2005
Viral LoadJun 12, 2005
Not Sure Of What To DoJun 8, 2005
The Doc says "not to",i read everywhere "to do so"Jun 8, 2005
When is the right time to start medicationsJun 5, 2005
To start or not to start?Jun 5, 2005
One blood test or 2?Jun 4, 2005
Urgent information. Confirmed seroconversion. Starting Rx.May 25, 2005
Hit Hard and Hit EarlyMay 21, 2005
Medication AdviceMay 21, 2005
Newly Poz and Now in MedsMay 21, 2005
considering treatmentMay 21, 2005
Is is time to start?May 14, 2005
Is neuropathy a reason to start treatmentMay 7, 2005
When to start medsMay 5, 2005
Starting treatment or wait?May 5, 2005
about when to startMay 3, 2005
Just knew itApr 27, 2005
treatment now or can it wait 6 months?Apr 27, 2005
VITAMIN SUPPLIMENTS AS A TREATMENTApr 27, 2005
Confused and ScaredApr 26, 2005
My partners newly diagnosedApr 25, 2005
Starting Meds - Endless Questions, Varying AnswersApr 25, 2005
Should I Consider Treatment?Apr 25, 2005
Start with low VL?Apr 15, 2005
Should I start treatmentApr 13, 2005
New hiv +, CD4=220!Apr 8, 2005
Should I startApr 8, 2005
Is it the right time to start meds?Apr 7, 2005
Waiting for liver enzymes to get better before starting treatmentApr 4, 2005
low cd4 high vl meds?Apr 4, 2005
Treatment before seroconversionApr 3, 2005
Partner newly diagnoisedApr 3, 2005
hiv positive, about the treatment.Apr 1, 2005
When to start treatment?Apr 1, 2005
did they make me start to early Apr 1, 2005
when to start treatmentMar 30, 2005
please explain all you canMar 27, 2005
Slow to test CD4 and viral loadMar 23, 2005
When to start treatment?Mar 23, 2005
From Brazil again.Mar 22, 2005
in coma for 10 daysMar 22, 2005
should i start meds or waitMar 18, 2005
what is best- now or later?Mar 10, 2005
starting treatment with low VLMar 7, 2005
Newly DiagnosedMar 2, 2005
Should I start?Mar 1, 2005
did they make me start to earlyFeb 24, 2005
Very high viral loadFeb 20, 2005
Is it Time to Get on Meds?Feb 15, 2005
Viral Load PatternFeb 11, 2005
When to startFeb 10, 2005
great journal recapFeb 10, 2005
Starting treatment?Feb 9, 2005
What to do?Feb 8, 2005
should i ?Feb 7, 2005
HIV, Herpes and NeuropathyFeb 6, 2005
When do I start treatments?Jan 31, 2005
WORK VERSUS HEALTH-TOUGH CHOICEJan 29, 2005
When to Start MedsJan 28, 2005
Just got diagnosed, scared and confused about treatmentsJan 28, 2005
Early versus Late treatmentJan 28, 2005
New standard for starting HAART?Jan 28, 2005
Nevirapine warningJan 26, 2005
Just tested postive for HIVJan 25, 2005
Jumped VL countJan 21, 2005
Primary HIV infectionJan 20, 2005
Question from Brazil (High VL)Jan 19, 2005
Waiting to start medsJan 16, 2005
tcells decline but viral load remains constantJan 14, 2005
High viral load. Should I do something?Jan 13, 2005
i was just diagnosedJan 11, 2005
Fast pogressor or is there a rebound coming?Jan 9, 2005
HIV infected living longer?Jan 9, 2005
When to Start?Jan 7, 2005
Time to start??Jan 5, 2005
Should I think about starting treatment?Jan 5, 2005
Treatment InitiationJan 4, 2005
Treatment in the UKJan 3, 2005
Should I start treatment???Dec 31, 2004
Viral Load JumpDec 30, 2004
Can I delay treatment? Dec 30, 2004
CD4 up and down-time for treatmentDec 27, 2004
CMV and HIVDec 27, 2004
Start therapy now?Dec 25, 2004
STARTING TREATMENT NOWDec 22, 2004
do I really need meds now?Dec 22, 2004
First regimenDec 22, 2004
lipdistophy riskDec 20, 2004
Can I delay treatment?Dec 18, 2004
Concerned about not starting medsDec 17, 2004
declining cd4%Dec 17, 2004
My CD4 has droppped to 31...Dec 15, 2004
5 years no meds, sudden changeDec 15, 2004
Wait and See???Dec 15, 2004
Girlfriend with HIVDec 12, 2004
not sure if I should start treatmentDec 12, 2004
SCARED TO START MEDSDec 12, 2004
Scared to start treatmentDec 12, 2004
C-Pneumonia co-infectionDec 12, 2004
Start treatment or notDec 10, 2004
Recently Infected, Recently DiagnosedDec 8, 2004
T-cell & viral ok, but not feeling greatDec 8, 2004
New DHHS Guidelines Dec 7, 2004
Second Opinion?Dec 4, 2004
cd8 changes significant?Dec 4, 2004
symptoms related to HIV infectionNov 30, 2004
Initial DiagnosisNov 28, 2004
can i wait a few months?Nov 28, 2004
My NumbersNov 28, 2004
Should I or Should I Not?Nov 26, 2004
When to start?Oct 25, 2004
Starting TreatmentOct 24, 2004
Your advice againOct 24, 2004
First Regimen = Sustiva + Combivir + Kaletra? Already?Oct 24, 2004
start meds?Oct 24, 2004
Is early treatment better ?Oct 19, 2004
HIV TREATMENT WITH HISTORY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSEOct 18, 2004
High CD4 Undetectable Viral LoadSep 29, 2004
jorstonSep 28, 2004
To start with Trizivir and VireadSep 28, 2004
Initial Treatment after pregancySep 28, 2004
low VL&TCell, when to start meds.Sep 28, 2004
When to StartSep 23, 2004
Time to Start Treatment? Sep 18, 2004
Helping Friend Make DecisionSep 13, 2004
starting meds or notSep 13, 2004
Low T-Cell CountSep 11, 2004
RESTARTING TREAMENTSep 11, 2004
ACTG A5142Sep 11, 2004
newly positive and treatment recomendedSep 11, 2004
Time to Start Treatment?Sep 11, 2004
Confused about re-starting treatmentSep 6, 2004
Thai experienceSep 6, 2004
Recently tested Positive - Need AnswersSep 6, 2004
Treatment naive and pharmacy phobicSep 6, 2004
How soon after infection to start treatmentSep 6, 2004
Dilemma with 6 year old childSep 5, 2004
very low CD4 yet asymptomaticAug 31, 2004
Why wait to start meds?Aug 26, 2004
Very High VLAug 25, 2004
Time to Start Treatment?Aug 25, 2004
Is SupervisedTreatment Interruption Advisable ?Aug 15, 2004
A Thai experienceAug 14, 2004
Thai experience 2Aug 14, 2004
State of mind?Aug 10, 2004
Now I'm really startingAug 8, 2004
HIV doctor unphased by symptomsAug 8, 2004
Good CD4, but sudden jump in VLAug 8, 2004
when to start medicationAug 7, 2004
Start or NotAug 6, 2004
Viral Load JumpAug 6, 2004
Please helpAug 2, 2004
Am I being too concerned about my numbers?Jul 31, 2004
probably infected but tests unconclusive doctor wants to start medsJul 31, 2004
anomalous CD4 percentageJul 27, 2004
testing for viral load and cd4Jul 8, 2004
Viral loads down and cell count down equals what?Jul 7, 2004
Tcell 128=dying?Jul 5, 2004
Recent diagnosisJul 5, 2004
CD4 and VL?Jul 2, 2004
starting treatmentJul 2, 2004
starting treatment early fears. when does set point comeJul 1, 2004
CD4 below 200Jul 1, 2004
Taking medsJun 30, 2004
Concerned about overmedication, when to start?Jun 27, 2004
Med's For Primary InfectionJun 19, 2004
Confusing CD4 & Viral Load resultsJun 17, 2004
Starting MedsJun 14, 2004
Shouls I continue treatment of Primary HIV infection.Jun 14, 2004
Uncertain about starting meds with high CD4Jun 8, 2004
Viral Load of 125,000 and CD4 of 925. Should I start meds?Jun 4, 2004
anomalous CD4 percentageJun 4, 2004
Hard and Fast or wait?Jun 3, 2004
cd4, VL and treatment follow-upJun 2, 2004
South African TreatmentJun 2, 2004
correct combination?the right time to start?Previous drug use and effect on the virus?May 31, 2004
VL 150K! Start therapy? Baseline resistanceMay 31, 2004
Confused. Recently seroconverted.May 31, 2004
View on when to start pillsMay 31, 2004
Confused about when to start medsMay 30, 2004
Considering TreatmentMay 30, 2004
Starting TreatmentMay 30, 2004
HIV to AIDSMay 30, 2004
which drug is the bestMay 30, 2004
Well..? First LABSMay 30, 2004
Stopped treatment after 4 days during acute infectionMay 24, 2004
Four years since infection: time to start treatment?May 23, 2004
When should I start?May 9, 2004
treatmentMay 6, 2004
When should I start?Apr 26, 2004
Long term nonprogressor, but very illApr 18, 2004
Kaposi's Sarcoma with a 426 CD4 count?Apr 10, 2004
Starting meds with high CD4Apr 9, 2004
Time for treatment?Mar 23, 2004
When to start HIV and AIDS treatment?Mar 6, 2004
VL over 10 million in primo-infectionMar 6, 2004
when do I startMar 6, 2004
combivir during pregnancyMar 1, 2004
muscle pain and malaiseFeb 8, 2004
when to start treatment?Feb 8, 2004
when to start treatment?Feb 4, 2004
CD4 300, virlau load 300.00 - should I start?Jan 19, 2004
T-Cells 792 VL 55,200Jan 11, 2004
CD4 196/VL 30,000: Should start treatment?Jan 8, 2004
Unsure when to startJan 8, 2004
shall I begin?Jan 7, 2004
please help do i need treatmentJan 5, 2004
rise in VL and hep A-B vaccineJan 3, 2004
Should i start?Dec 31, 2003
can he still be helped?Dec 28, 2003
High VL. Start treatment now?Dec 21, 2003
Early TreatmentDec 21, 2003
Confused...when to startDec 21, 2003
Effect of tonsillectomy on countsDec 21, 2003
When to start?Dec 21, 2003
Treatment for Newly DiagnosedDec 10, 2003
Resistance and Lipodystrophy/AtrophyDec 3, 2003
initial therapyNov 26, 2003
Great news from ThailandNov 5, 2003
Re: I am crying Dr. YoungNov 2, 2003
Starting treatmentOct 2, 2003
Starting MedsOct 2, 2003
To start or not, that is the questionSep 20, 2003
Wondering should I be on meds...new to everything.Sep 13, 2003
Start meds?Sep 6, 2003
Dr. BoyleJan 27, 2002
Medicines X viral loadSep 13, 2001
Minimum level of CD4 for Anti-viral Treatment StartApr 4, 2001
Better not to if its not done right?Feb 25, 2001



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