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Fatigue
Apr 8, 2007
Hello Dr Frascino
- You are my hero.
- Do you think there is double
whammy in case of chronic
fatigue with HIV and HCV
infections.
- My doctor is refusing to
give me testosterone on grounds that it will lessen
my life span and will become an addition. I want your reaction to this.
jack / Pakistan
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Response from Dr. Frascino
Hey Jack,
Sounds like your doctor "doesn't know Jack" (so to speak). HIV/HCV coinfection is quite common. In fact, we have an entire expert forum devoted to this very topic. Check it out!
Regarding testosterone supplementation, if you have documented hypogonadism (low testosterone), yes, you should get testosterone replacement therapy, unless there are specific contraindications for such therapy, such as prostate cancer, etc. If your doctor refuses to work with you, you should consider finding a more competent and compassionate HIV specialist!
Good luck!
Dr. Bob
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