@BBBoyFromTN -- I delayed going on meds for 4 years after seroconverting. Partly out of fear about side effects, but mostly because I didn't have health insurance and didn't qualify for assistance. Those years took a serious toll on my health & immune system. The symptoms and secondary infections got pretty bad. I was miserable.
I finally found a way to get on meds and my well being rapidly improved. The side effects were mild -- fun trippy dreams for the first week, then grogginess in the morning after that. I've switched meds twice; last two have had NO side effects. Most of the meds are once-a-day -- not much different than taking a vitamin.
Although my immune system improved, it never fully recovered. It takes me longer to heal from bruises and cuts; longer to get over colds, flus, and sinus infections.
I'd spare you that suffering if I could. Please consider getting CD4/CD8 counts and starting meds.