Can Hiv Cause Dementia

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Potential Cause of HIV-Associated Dementia Revealed

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center appear to have solved the mystery of why some patients infected with HIV, who are using antiretroviral therapy and show no signs of AIDS, develop serious depression as well as profound problems... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV-Related Dementia Common in Africa, Study Finds

A new study revealed 31 percent of HIV patients in Uganda had AIDS-related dementia. This alarmingly high rate could mean HIV/AIDS is one of the leading causes of dementia in the world, alongside Alzheimer's disease and strokes. "If the rate we saw... Read more »

Scientists Test Drugs for HIV Dementia

The National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Mental Health is funding a $60 million effort to find treatments to counteract HIV's effects on the human brain. In the early years of the epidemic, AIDS dementia caused some with the... Read more »

Ask the Experts

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 Dementia?

Hi,I was diagnosed in October, 2010 and have been on a successful combination of antiretrovirals since that time.In the past few weeks, when CBCs have been run, my platelets have consistently fallen. My HIV doctor had me stop taking two antibiotics...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Low platelets can be associated with an increased risk of HIV dementia, but it's probably not the cause. Platelets can decrease for a number of reasons in HIVers. Detailing these conditions would not be helpful here. Work closely with your... Read more »

HIV DEMENTIA

MY PARTNER WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH HIV DEMENTIA!WHAT CAN I DO TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS GOING THRU AND HOW TO HELP HIM?...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

HIV dementia is a slowly progressive condition that can cause slowing of thinking, memory loss, a sense of apathy, and neurologic symptoms like hand tremors and weakness of arm and legs.The best available treatment is an effective antiretroviral... Read more »

HIV Dementia or Depression

I read the description of HIV Dementia, slowed thinking, apathy, disturbed gait, social withdrawal, etc... and I was wondering how to determine if my husband is severely depressed or if these changes in him could be dementia. He's been pos...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Peripheral neuropathy is an entirely separate problem from dementia. HIV can have direct effects on nerves in the hands and feet, causing tingling, burning and pain. Some people with this type of neuropathy have trouble walking because of the pain... Read more »

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I have HIV Associated Dementia after 24 Years

Posted by ScotCharles, 4 Replies

Sorry friends for my earlier angy post, but a diagnosis that you are losing control of your emotions and your higher brain functions due to HIV is most distressing.

My HIV specialist and my AIDS neurologist at UCLA have both told me that the... Read more »

HIV DEMENTIA

Posted by mrc911, 2 Replies

I was recently diagnosed with HIV dementia. I am extremely depressed and have been out of work since June. My tcell count is 660 and viral load <60. I feel like I am going crazy just thinking about having to take more meds and the cost of the... Read more »

HIV Associated Dementia Symptoms

Posted by ScotCharles

You can be somewhat functional and still have HAD.

Manifestations of Dementia

Early manifestations of dementia may include the following:

Decreased attention or concentration

Reduced speed of information processing

Psychomotor slowing

Impaired... Read more »

dementia - what are your experiences

Posted by cunta_stalwart, 2 Replies

lets talk about this late stage debilitating aspect of HIV

Can it be treated,
willl everybody get it
do the modern drugs help
early indicators.

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