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HIV Health Checklist

About This Checklist Routine Laboratory Tests Special Laboratory Tests Vaccinations About This Checklist People with HIV should have some laboratory tests and vaccinations on a regular basis. You might want to keep your own file of test results. Also, keep track of any antiretroviral medications you take and when these change. This will be very helpful if you ever change health care providers. Routine Laboratory Tests CD4...

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What is the checklist?

OK, i've read through about 30-40 of the past articles and can't find the "Fatigue Checklist". What is the checklist?...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

HelloThe "Fatigue Checklist" is a tool that one can use when exploring potential causes of HIV related fatigue. The major sources of fatigue in people with HIV disease include:1) Active infection or malignancy (usually causes abrupt... Read more »

Symptoms of Stress and Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

Can stress cause thrush and/or other symptoms of HIV infection?Thanks....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question.Emotional stress (due to anxiety, depression, and many other causes), can itself cause many symptoms that are very similar to those of HIV/AIDS, and many other diseases. Some people who are suffering from severe... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Symptoms ?

What are symptoms of HIV/AIDS? I just lost my only brother who lived in Europe, and might have been heterosexual active. My family have told me some changes my brother was exhibiting, but are not sure if it was HIV indicators. Please explain to us...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

The symptoms of HIV/AIDS can include weight loss, fatigue, diarrhea, headaches, night sweats and many other non-specific problems. If you are worried, I would strongly recommend getting HIV tested to know for sure. It is very important to make a... Read more »

is folliculitis a symptom of aids

Is recurring folliculitis a sign of AIDS?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

No.... Read more »

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Health Concern Checklist

Posted by eleniel, 1 Reply

For each question, write down the number indicating how much this is true for you.
1=not at all
2=a little bit
3=moderately
4=quite a bit
5=a great deal

1. do you worry a lot about your health?

2. Do you think there is something seriously wrong with your... Read more »

Anyone went directly to aids defining symptoms?

Posted by Brickwall, 2 Replies

Is there anyone that went directly from infection to aids defining symptoms?

I had a severe primary infection 3 weeks after risk, then it has stayed/got worse now 20 weeks..

Please help! Read more »

aids symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i am a 17 year old male and am very worryied and scared i havent went and got my self tested for aids because i am scared. I also cant think who i could have cuahgt this from if infact i do have it because i have had protected sex, i do know... Read more »

After AIDS symptoms?

Posted by TRmom, 2 Replies

This may seem silly coming from someone who has lived with HIV for 3 years, but here goes. My husband had a cd4=3 when diagnosed. no need to say how sick he was. I am also pos but my count was very good. He did very well on fortavase and... Read more »

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