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April 15, 2001

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Ask the Experts about General Treatment Strategies I am 20 and don't want to compromise the best years of my life with toxic drugs. How long can I hold off before starting treatment?? What percentage of people respond favorably to HAART and what is the average amount of time that HAART remains successful? Will my switch from Crixivan to Viramune make it difficult for me to return to my original combination down the road? My husband has never had any symptoms. Is it possible he is not actually HIV positive? Will adding Pravachol to my regimen in order to lower my cholesterol be a problem? Ask the Experts about Resistance Advertisement With positive reaction to meds and perfect adherence is it possible for treatment to retain strength indefinitely? I am newly positive. Do I need to get a resistance test before starting antiviral therapy? My viral load has been below 400 for years. Could a sudden rise be an indication of drug resistance? My doctor says I may be a little resistant to Norvir. Can I still add it to my combination? Ask the Experts about Simplifying Treatment Schedules Is it possible to have a three-drug combination that only needs to be taken once a day? People at work think I'm crazy. How can I adjust my medication times to be less intrusive? Does my dosing need to be as high as someone who weighs significantly more than me? Do I have to take my Sustiva on an exact schedule everyday or can I take it at more convenient times? Ask the Experts about Managing Side Effects of HIV Treatment Can I do anything about nagging symptoms of neuropathy and fatigue with a long-term combo of Viracept and Combivir? I am having trouble dealing with the side effects of Kaletra. Will it be available in a more tolerable form?		Could my rash be due to Sustiva? How can I get rid of it? My HIV-positive friend continues to take cocaine and other recreational drugs. Will they further damage his immune system? Ask the Experts about Fatigue and Anemia I am going to start vitamin B-12 shots at home. Where is the best place to inject myself? I was told by the doctors in jail that Procrit will not work for me. Will Procrit work for everyone? I have been on Serostim for two months and my energy level is still very low. What can I do? Ask the Experts about Hepatitis and HIV My brother has HCV and has undergone unsuccessful interferon treatment. What are his alternatives? My coworker has hepatitis C. Are there any precautions I should take? Ask the Experts about Pregnancy, Children and HIV I am 11 weeks pregnant and HIV positive. When should I begin HAART and what drugs should I take to protect my baby? What is the lifespan of a newborn infected with HIV? Ask the Experts about Wasting, Diet, Nutrition and Exercise Are there any non-surgical solutions for facial wasting in the works? I am off testosterone but the gynecomastia has not been reduced. Should I be concerned about cancer? Ask the Experts about Opportunistic Infections My husband has recurrent cryptococcal meningitis. His doctor has lost all hope -- can anything be done for him? My doctor is recommending fluconazole for my thrush even though I became resistant to it last year. Can it still be effective for me? Ask the Experts about Insurance, Benefits & Paying for Health Care Is it possible to sign up for disability insurance after a HIV diagnosis? Does having AIDS and the fact that I have had opportunistic infections make the determination of disability "automatic"?
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