Can Hiv Escape The Stomach

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Caring for Your Gut: Dealing With Diarrhea, Nausea and Other Stomach Problems if You Have HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents Gut Basics The Gut and HIV Diarrhea and HIV Coping With Diarrhea Nausea, Vomiting and Anorexia Gas, Bloating and Heartburn Taking Care of Yourself Gut Basics The gut includes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. It is also called the gastrointestinal or GI tract. The gut plays an important role in keeping you healthy. It is where food is broken down, digested, and the...

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HIV develops escape mutations to evade immune system

Hi Dr. Bob I just want to know your thoughts about this recent discovery. And also as a result of this discovery does that mean that HIV can possibly stay dormant (would Antibody test be unreliable diagnostic procedure? Here is the full article:...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The article you reference is a short review that discusses the genetics of HIV evolution. We have known for some time that HIV mutates (changes) fairly rapidly. That's how it manages to become resistant to so many of the antiretroviral... Read more »

A guy who escaped the bullet of HIV

Hi Dr. BobThis is for you:)If I can stop one heart from breakingI shall not live in vainIf I can ease one life the aching Or cool one painOr help one fainting robinUnto his nest again I shall not live in vain! by: Emily Dickinson...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Guy Who Dodged the Bullet,Thank you for the thoughtful verse by Emily Dickinson. Indeed they are words to live by!Be well. Stay well.Dr. Bob... Read more »

A guy who escaped the bullet of HIV

Hi Dr BobI cant tell you how happy I am today. I sent you emails several times but you never responded to any of my worries and questions. I have been reading your forum for almost one & a half year and all this time I spent in utmost anxiety...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Guy Who Dodged the HIV Bullet,WOO-da-fricking-HOO! Thanks for taking the time to write in and share your story (and great news!). Even though I was not able to respond personally to your inquiries over the past 1.5 years, I'm delighted... Read more »

Escaped the HIV anxiety spiral and it was a tough fight

First of all, let me just say: Thank you so much, Dr. Bob. Your website was an extremelly compreensive source of information and a beacon through these last 4 months.About 6 months ago my brother, a physician, got accidently stinged with a needle...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Thank you for taking the time to share your story and for your kind comments. Your brief brush with HIV/AIDS appears to have had a profound effect on your understanding of the plight that over 40,000,000 people worldwide face on a daily basis.... Read more »

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"Escape From HIV Day"

Posted by Choosing2Liv, 8 Replies

Hello Everyone-

Over the past month, my life has been absorbed with hiv testing, hiv education, hiv posting, hiv disclosure, hiv blaming/shaming.... UGH!!! I need a day to escape!

I found myself getting jealous of Char who hung out with nuns last... Read more »

Stomach noises

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am having an extremely increase in stomach noises. Could this be a symptom? Read more »

Upset Stomach

Posted by RL9141, 2 Replies

I've been on Truvada, Prezista, Norvir for about a year now. All is well except I have such stomach problems. Lately I have had chronic diarrhea, stomach pain, stomach gas, nausea. It sucks and anything I eat hurts my stomach. Is it truse that there... 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 »

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