HIV Infection
"Started Atripla 4/12. VL &gt;300,000 CD4=54. CBC, Optical, Pulmonary, &amp; Endocrine systems in very bad shape. Shingles x 2 &amp; MRSA over a 7 year period of time. Exhausted, sore all over, falling asleep at work &amp; while driving.  Chronic Sinusitis &amp; Tonsillitis. I was &#039;Wasting&#039;. Severely depressed. On and on.  IDC Specialist said that I was &#039;End Stage&#039;, and that there was a good chance that I could die soon without a miraculous recovery. After 3 weeks on Atripla &amp; Septra VL &lt;100 CD4=124.  All internal systems normalized. I started getting my energy back and gained weight. I have resumed a normal life.  It turns out that I did get my miracle and a second chance at living. Thanks to God, an incredibly supportive medical staff, and Atripla. Hope."