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Can Hiv Be Digested

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Hiv and the digestive tract.

I have 2 negative tests after my exposure of unprotected sex. One at 4 weeks and one at about 29 weeks after. Problem is they have only been antibody tests, and I still have all symptoms. Getting worse and worse. Starting just yesterday my stools...
David Wohl, M.D.

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
There are other infection sone can catch from sex besides HIV. HIV antibody tests are excellent for diagnosis of HIV and second guesses regarding false negatives lead folks to not consider more likely alternative diagnoses.For example Giardia is a... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

WORK

Posted by LovingLife, 4 Replies
Hello. I was diagnosed on Thursday and have not been to work since. I just needed a little time to digest the info, and now I need to tell my boss something (but not everything) any suggestions on how to deal with this situation? Any advice would... Read more »

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 »

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