Are Hives Common With Hiv

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Hives every day--- symptom of initial infection?

Hi,I had an occupational exposure with hiv-unknown blood in early september, and finished a 28-day course of PEP on the 30th. about a week and a half after that, i started getting hives. at first it was one or two at a time that i thought were...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Generally speaking, hives or urticarial eruptions are not all that common in HIV acute retroviral syndrome (ARS). I'd recommend seeing an allergist or dermatologist for further evaluation.Good luck.Dr. Bob... Read more »

chronic hives followin pep treatment - truvada

Hi, I had a occupational exposure to hiv blood (eye splash). I was started on a course of Truvada that I finished approx 2 months. At the end of the treatment I developed hives which still persist. I do have a mild allergy to dust mites. I was...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have not observed nor am aware of chronic hives triggered by a short course of Truvada. If any reader has had such an experience or is aware of any published cases please post. Allergic skin rashes are common in the general population and can be... Read more »

Hives and fat lips, with fatigue

I am female 49, hiv+ since 96, currently taking trizvir,reyataz and retoniver, recently I have been breaking out in Hives, or swollen, lips, and a soar throat, I have been taking Benadryal. I have been on these meds since 2002 and have never had a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,It would be extremely unlikely that your hives and fat lips (urticaria and angioedema are the medical terms) are related to medications you've been taking regularly for the past six years. Urticaria and angioedema are common medical... Read more »

Bumps/Hives mainly on thighs

Is there some ingredient in foods or drink that cna cause these breakouts. Or is there something else I should be aware of. I've been on these meds for over a year and I'm having these breakouts, mainly on my thighs, but when it happens...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Localized rashes as you describe are fairly common in the general population so often hard to know if HIV infection or any out of 4 HIV drugs is a major cause of localized urticaria. I assume you have seen either a dermatologist or allergist for... Read more »

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initial symptoms of hiv - most common symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello, I need some help from others with hiv. What was and when did it hit you the inital onset of strange symptoms. I know one said they felt whipped out with tired feeling. Was that immed. after sexual episode or acouple weeks later. Also, were... Read more »

Liver-Related Deaths More Common Among HIV+

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

Yet more reason to be cautious about use of HAART and to work on liver health by not drinking alcohol, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight.

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folliculitis common for HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have developed severe folliculitis on my inner legs, and in my pubic hair. Is this worrisome for HIV? Can dry skin cause it? Read more »

husband hive+ and i'm hive-

Posted by Anonymous

My husband is hive+ and i'm hive- he was tested+ two years agonies is also hepatitis babbage what makes me very worried about his stub he is drinking alcohol almost every day and his doctor told him that alcohol will make him more sick, now he is... Read more »

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