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I am tired
Apr 29, 2008
Hi Doc
I wrote you a few weeks ago. I am sorry but I have another question again. I am the one living/working in a not so tolerent Country for us Hivèrs.
I have been feeling tired , have had some headaches, burning eyes and muscle soreness for the last week or so.
Do I need to feel scared about that ?. My cd count was 550 3 month ago and non detectable. I am 42 years old, I have had Hiv 11 month and feel great untill now. I am on Sustiva Truvada.
In 5 weeks I am home in my own Country where we are not so scared of Hiv patients and where people are treated with respect and care.
Do you think I can wait these 5 weeks ?
Thank you for your great work and thank you for your great humour.
Take care
"The guy from the intollerent country"
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Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Guy from Intolerant Country,
Fatigue, headaches, burning eyes and muscle soreness are not worrisome symptoms for someone with a CD4 count of 550 (three months ago) and undetectable viral load. Can you wait five weeks to be evaluated in a more tolerant environment? Yes, I see no cause for concern. If you spike a significant fever, you should be seen sooner. Chances are whatever is causing your current symptoms, it's not a significant complication of HIV. You might just have a sinus infection or head cold. Remember, while you're in your current environment, do what you can to change the prevailing intolerant attitude toward HIV and HIVers!
Good luck.
Dr. Bob
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