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HIV Drugs and the HIV Lifecycle

Table of Contents The Basics The HIV Lifecycle Approved HIV Drugs Combining HIV Drugs The Bottom Line The Basics HIV drugs cannot cure HIV but they can help you stay healthy by preventingthe virus from reproducing (making copies of itself). When HIV cannotreproduce, it cannot infect new cells in your body and your . viral load remains low. HIV must go through a number of different steps in order to make copies ofitself....

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what is hiv dementia & what is hiv drug-related dementia & their symptoms

i am concerned that i have hiv-dementia. I have never yet read anything about its symptoms? How can i tell if i am getting hiv-dementia and how can one distinguish between hiv- versus hiv-med-related dementia, that is, dementia caused by the hiv...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

HIV-associated dementia inlcudes symptoms like slowed thinking, memory problems, impaired concentration, tremors, gait problems, apathy and social withdrawal.There are some medicines that can cause memory problems and other cognitive impairments,... Read more »

HIV+, Will my lymph node swelling go down if I don't take HIV drugs?

I was recently diagnosed HIV+ (from a recent infection), and I'm experiencing acute HIV infection symptoms. Part of the symptoms are substantial swelling of lymph nodes in my neck which are obvious. I looked but didn't see this addressed...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

multiple operations to remove painful lymph nodes). And, believe it or not, in some patients lymph nodes grow in response to HIV drugs. This is because the HIV drugs are restoring these patients' immune system, and as their immune system is... Read more »

HIV/HIV Drugs Antidepressants Killing My Teeth

I have been seeing my dentist for the last 6-7 years. I am HIV poz and have developed major oral problems with gums and teeth during this time. As my condition escalated I began seeing my dentist more frequently while I had short term dental...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Dear Marquis:The problem you are having to deal with is why it is so important for people who are living with HIV/AIDS to be able to access dental care when your dental insurance runs out or if you are on disability or receiving care at a Ryan... Read more »

Patient turned HIV negative after HIV drugs

recently started a relationship. The man is HIV negative but the female aquired HIV from a previous HIV husband and says took HIV drugs more than 8 years ago and as of 8 years ago she has been HIV negative. Can this happen and is he at risk of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Someone is either confused or not being truthful. Once someone has contracted HIV they are HIV positive for the duration of their life, even if they take HIV medications. For your couple in counseling the possibilities are:1.The HIV-positive... Read more »

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HIV+ from drugs

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seeking e pals to learn more about the HIV
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based in San Francisco

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Kaiser making it difficult to get HIV drugs in OC

Posted by Drm, 1 Reply

I was just diagnosed with HIV and based on my income, qualify for ADAP the funded plan to help low income people with their medications. This program will assist with my co-pays. The doctor at Kaiser suggested I enroll in the program. After... Read more »

A Novel Class Of HIV Drugs - Some GOOD News!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

http://www.msnbc.com/news/715890.asp

Clinical trials underway. Some are likely to be available THIS year. Some will be mass-produced within the next 1-2 years. More importantly, read on! So far, no side effects, easy regimen, great results!

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MORE GREAT NEWS: A NOVEL CLASS OF HIV DRUGS - 2002

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