Can Hiv Be Digested

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HIV/AIDS News Digest: May 24, 2011

Here is a quick look at a few HIV/AIDS stories recently reported in the media: The Erectile Dysfunction/HIV Link in MSM (From The AIDS Beacon ) Recently, researchers from the University of California at San Francisco and the University of... Read more »

HIV/AIDS News Digest: March 14, 2011

Here is a quick look at a few HIV/AIDS stories recently reported in the media: "Treatment as Prevention" Reason for Drop in HIV Rates in British Columbia (From Metro-Vancouver ) For years, many HIV advocates -- most recently International... Read more »

HIV/AIDS News Digest: June 28, 2011

Here is a quick look at a few HIV/AIDS stories recently reported in the media: Study Finds That Antiretrovirals May Accelerate the Aging Process (From Reuters) Researchers from the Institute of Genetic Medicine at Newcastle University in... Read more »

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digestion

what are conditions that could affect digestion?...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

Too many to even list here!! Here are a few: HIV infection, diet, exercise, opportunistic infection, stress, cancers, medications (both over the counter and prescribed), supplements (both over the counter and prescribed), and much, much more. If... Read more »

unable to digest

My sis-in-law was diagnosed HIV+ early this year after almost dying of menengitis. She has been in and out of hospital since early last year for various ailments before agreeing to get tested. After starting anti-retroviral drugs this year, she made...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There are many missing details regarding which drugs she is on, how low her CD4 cells are, the status of her liver/pancreas, whether she has been checked for H pylori disease, whether she could have a central nervous system problem which can cause... Read more »

Digestive Enzymes and Truvada/ Sustiva

I have recently started taking Truvada and Sustiva, is it safe to take Digestive Enzymes? The Sustiva makes it difficult for me to sleep, someone suggested Melatonin, is it safe?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Usually that would be OK with those HIV drugs. I would ask your HIV doc to review the actual ingredients of the enzymes to assess of safety and the possibility of drug or GI interactions. KH... Read more »

Digestive enzymes

currently on combivir as a course of pep i want to take a gigestive enzyme called "Enzyplex" to aid in the host of GI problems however there are a few substances in the product im concerned about drug interaction namely Desoxycholic Acid...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.I don't believe that there are any significant interactions between your PEP and the Enzyplex.Best of health to you,BY... Read more »

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HIV affecting GI tract?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If HIV was causing problems in your GI tract would it only occur in late stages? I tested negative at 8 weeks, and have been diagnosed recently with inflammation in my large colon. Could this in anyway be related to HIV? Read more »

Stomach problems

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I tested negative at 18 weeks but for the past 3 months my digestive system is failing me. Today at work i was trembling and sweating for about an hour. I dont know whats going on and i hope im not a late bloomer for hiv infection. Your response is... Read more »

hiv+ and hiv negative partnership

Posted by Anonymous, 18 Replies

I hope will get some answers from this forum. Please people advise. I am hiv + and just met a wonderful hiv- man. He is a real catch. We have gone on a couple of dates. I went out with him out of myown selfishness and wanted some excitement in... Read more »

Tested Positive Dec.30, 2009

Posted by Courtkidx, 1 Reply

I tested Positive on December 30, 2009. Its been alot to digest. Considering how I was living my life for the year prior, its not a surprise. I am a 30yo gay crystal meth addict, who is now in recovery, or atleast sober. Anyway, I am hoping to... Read more »

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