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Hello,is doctor Bob there? Apr 21, 2005 Hi doctor Bob Your are a great man,and the boy is a great resource.I just read the post with the rude guy,you no the one where the guy is complaining,but i also have been woundering why you keep answering the fingering question,it is in the archives and i was also wondering why you did not get mad a the guy who posted about the hiv-med's -on the wrong forum?I am not a rude person,but are there any questions about a ''real risk of transmision?i have posted about 15 times with questions i could not find in the archives,I was just woundering if selenium would help make anti-bodies faster,even if someone had a pre-exsisting auto-immune disorder?thank you doctor bob unequal-man |
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 Hi, Yes, there are lots and lots of questions about the "real risk of transmission," which I've answered so many times that I often feel like "The Department of Redundancy Department." Just check the archives, OK? Regarding selenium, no, it does not "help make antibodies faster, even if someone had a preexisting autoimmune disorder." I've avoided answering your questions, because it is not really very practical and consequently not all that useful for others seeking information. Regarding selenium and HIV in general, there is still some controversy. Selenium is a toxic substance that gets into an environment through burning fossil fuel among other industrial processes. Trace amounts are found in drinking water and foods (Brazil nuts, tuna, etc.). Symptoms of selenium toxicity include brittleness and loss of hair and nails, skin rashes, blisters, vomiting, fatigue, neurological problems and damage to the liver and spleen. The most common cause of toxicity is "vitamin supplements" and unusual diets. Several studies have shown low levels of selenium may be related to HIV disease progression. Other studies show HIV needs selenium in order to reproduce. Bottom line is that it remains unclear, at least to me, if selenium deficiency is a cause or an effect of HIV disease progression, and if supplements will help or hurt. There is no doubt selenium is essential for proper immune function. The U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance of selenium is 55 micrograms. Hope that helps. Dr. Bob | ||
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