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Gynecological Problems and HIV/AIDS

HIV-Positive Women and Gynecological Problems Certain gynecological (GYN) conditions are more common, more serious and/or more difficult to treat in HIV-positive women than HIV-negative women. If left untreated, some GYN infections can develop into more serious conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or cervical cancer. Which GYN Conditions Are Most Problematic? Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV, Genital Herpes) There are many forms...

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Kidney problem with AIDS

My X-wife like myself is living with AIDS.She is having kidney problems that may require a transplant.She has a very low CD count of 60 and is on kidney dialysis.What has been the status of people getting a tranplant that are living with this...

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

We have very little information on kidney transplants in HIV infected individuals; there is a large national study underway; a recently published study in Kidney International[ april 2005] showed a godd 2 year outcome in 40 individuals on HAART with... Read more »

Stomache problems & AIDS

I have AIDS and am having stomache problems. Some pain, Diahrrea, and my stomach makes alot of loud noices ...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You need to have your HIV specialist evaluate you since a very wide range of problems (from non HIV related such as stomach ulcers/H pylori gastritis to HIV-related to treatment/drug related factors) and treatment would vary widely depending on the... Read more »

Do pets cause problems to the health of AIDS patients?

My family was just informed that my uncle has full blown AIDS. We are trying to keep everything extra clean and confortable for him.However, I was curious if having pets around would be inviting problems. Please help me and my family. Thank You. ...

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

I do not know of any data that suggests you should get rid of your pets.JLS.... Read more »

behavior problems with teens who have aids

I WAS WONDERING IF ANY ONE HAS EVER DONE A SUTDY ON THE AFFECT THE AIDS HAS ON TEENS AND THEIR BEHAVIOR, OUTBURSTS,THAT COME FROM KNOW WHERE? I KNOW SOME OF THESE OUT BURSTS ARE TYPICAL TEEN STUFF, BUT LATLEY MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN ACTING OUT ALOT, I...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

I am not an expert on adolescents with AIDS, but have a colleague, Dr. Joyce Hunter who is. Dr. Hunter is on faculty at New York State Psychiatric Institute in Manhattan. Her e mail is JHuntLGHLT@AOL.com. In addition to Dr. Hunter, another... Read more »

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Tongue problems?? Aids2HIV?

Posted by WhatDoIDo, 1 Reply

Are there any tongue side effects due to HIV? What I mean is, is there a tongue disorder related to ARS? I've heard that Oral Thrush normally occurs in later stages, is that completely true? I have like a zillion BIG bumps on the back of my tongue... Read more »

HIV/AIDS related kidney problems...

Posted by alexzander, 2 Replies

i have a question and was wondering if ANYONE out there knew even a little bit....people who are HIV+ (i myself have AIDS) but is it common to see tons of reoccuring kidney infections?! i mean these have been going on for months and months....i'm... Read more »

skin problems

Posted by cowboys, 2 Replies

Since being diagnosed with HIV I have experienced folliculitis. It has not responded to the antibiotics given by my dermatologist who seems to have given up on it. I am not on any meds yet. Is this something that we with HIV just have to live with? Read more »

Skin problems

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What is the story about dry skin and hiv? the symptoms include eczema? does everyone that has hiv have bad skin?
I have heard that hiv positive individuals develop dry skin when the t-cells are low? someone please answer! Read more »

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