HIV Infection
"In Dec 2012, I was diagnosed with HIV.  After another 2 weeks of testing, I was found to have a Viral Load (VL) of 10,000 and CD4 of 700.  I was very sad, but thankful I found this early.  By the time my Dr. referred me to a specialist, 1 month had passed.  In Jan 2013, my VL was 27,000 and CD4 was 680.  I wanted to go on antiretrovirals as soon as possible.  On Jan 15th, 2012, after 2 weeks of waiting for more test results, I started taking Atripla.  On Jan 18th, I had my VL and CD4 rechecked.  My VL was undetectable, and my CD4 was still at 680.  Literally, in 54 hours, my VL had went to undetectable.  Its now June 2013, and my VL is still undetectable, however, my CD4 count has not increased (670). The first few days are rough, but its been smooth sailing since."