Let's talk CD4 count.

[William769]

About a month ago I went into a Diabetic coma. I spent several days in the ICU & when they got my blood sugar astronomically high to just extremely high, I started to come out of the coma. This had never happened to me before so I did not know what the warning signs were.

Now to my CD4 count, when I was diagnosed back in 2005 I had a CD4 count of three. The Doctor told me I would not leave the hospital alive (I proved him wrong). It took me years to climb out of the 200's so I wasn't considered full blown AIDS. My CD4 count finally leveled off at about seven hundred. About 2 years ago, it climbed to 1450 which is great. Life was normal when it came to ny HIV.

Now my illness with the Diabetic coma sent my CD4 count to 141 (which puts me back in the full blown AIDS category which makes me susceptible to all illnesses again.

What are my chances this time? Time will tell.

I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve here.

[malaise]

1. Just keep on fighting

Glad you got out of the coma and the ICU

[William769]

2. Thank you

As Reba says "I'm a survivor".

[malaise]

3. You sure are

Keep fighting brother

[murielm99]

4. So that's where you have been!

I have missed you. I am not alone in saying that.

Take care. We need you. I lost a brother to diabetic complications.

[William769]

14. You my dear have always been one of my favorites.

I'm sorry about your brother.

See you around DU.

[niyad]

5. Vibes for best outcome, please keep us posted. Holding you in love and light.

[William769]

15. Greatly appreciated.

[Lonestarblue]

6. I'm hoping you can get this all under control again. Illness is scary!

Hang in there, and know that you have support here.

[mountain grammy]

7. I was wondering where you were.

and hoping it wasn't medical..so sorry to see this.

Sending you good thoughts. keep fighting.

[William769]

16. You know I will.

Another one of my favorites here.

[flying_wahini]

8. Glad you are hanging in there.

Do what you have to do to keep it under control. Do some outdoor time to clear your head and soothe your souls. It will help. Big hugs to you!

[William769]

17. Good advice.

Thank you.

[Tumbulu]

9. Oh my goodness- happy to hear from you here

but what a rough road you have been on.

Sending my best- hoping that a return to a healthy equilibrium comes soon.

[yardwork]

10. I'm so glad to see you, William!

I was worried about you. You have cheated death many times. You must be doing something right!

[William769]

18. My brother said the same thing to me.

It's great to see you also!

[Wounded Bear]

11. Good to hear from you. Not familiar with CD4 as I have managed to avoid HIV/AIDS...

Best of luck to you.

[William769]

19. Good for you.

Peace be with you.

[Fla Dem]

12. Keep fighting William! You've overcome so much, you'll reach the top of the mountain again!!

[William769]

20. I just wish I'd stop sliding down the mountain.

Good to see you again.

[TexLaProgressive]

13. William, I cannot answer your question, but hope that that CD4 number drops.

I don’t have HIV but do have type 2 diabetes mellitus. DM makes us susceptible to all kinds of, what’s that word, oh, cormobilities, like less resistance to infections. Try to get your blood glucose levels as close as possible to normal range. This is one thing that really works to stave off diabetic complications.

Beyond that bit of advice that may or may not be helpful - I am hoping that you win against this.

[William769]

21. You always want your CD4 count to go up, not down.

That's great advice. I hope I win also & I hope you win also.

[TexLaProgressive]

22. We take each day as it comes.