September 6, 2014

Saturday morning, I went to get my blood work done.
I didn't expect to do rectal and oral swabs for GC and Chlamydia tests too,
  but what the hey.
Of course, both will come back negative since I haven't had a hookup in months!

I am hoping for better test results on my CD4 this time around.

Last time, it was 474.
The one previous was 541.
I would be happy if it turns out to be over 500.

The blood draw was uneventful.

Hours later, the results are available on my health provider's web site.

As expected, my STD tests all came back NEGATIVE.
CBC, renal function tests, electrolytes are all normal.

Liver function tests are still slightly elevated, but slightly lower than before

Even my cholesterol level is lower
Triglyceride level is significantly lower too.

Monday, September 8, 2014

After work today, I checked my email.
I got a blood test result ready for viewing.

My CD4 is 369.
CD4% remains at 21, same as last time.

My CD4 is trending down.  From 541 in February, to 474 in May to 369 in September.

 Date               Result        %
2/04/13              261
4/11/13              281
7/02/13              350
9/10/13              371
2/03/14              541         25
5/27/14              474         21
9/06/14              369         21

I haven't received my HIV RNA viral load test result yet.

It has been undetectable since September 2013.  I hope it continues to be undetectable.

I am not thrilled.  I was really hoping that my CD4 is higher this time around.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

My viral load remains undetectable. 

Awesome

I plan on doing things differently to increase my cd4.

I will take supplements and increase my protein intake.

I need to decrease stress as much as possible, get plenty of rest too.

Also, I need to exercise more.

I hope it works!