Causes Of GI Problems

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what could be causing the problems with my thoat

I found out about my HIV 4 months ago when I had PCP infection, I was very ill and was intubated. I have inproved but lately I have been having problems with my throat and going to the ENT Doc, he prescibed Nexium for the next 3 months. I was taking...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Hard to know what is causing that problem. It is hard to zero in on whether this is in your throat-trachea (breathing tube) as a result of the intubation or PCP pneumonia or in your esophagus as a result of too much stomach acid (hence nexium... Read more »

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Does Alcohol Cause Problems?

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yeast problems

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Question,
If you had a yeast issue and it went systematic does it necessarily mean you have HIV or could it have been caused by an ovseruse of antibiotics, I had a staph yeast and strep infection in the fall and it has went nuts, would this... Read more »

Skin Problems

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Is anyone familiar with common skin problems in positive people? Fungus infections, etc.? What kind of skin disorders might be expected or are considered common? Are there any that might be considered "classic" symptoms? Thanks for any info. you... Read more »

MOUTH & TONGUE PROBLEM,.....

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

3 years ago i practiced some unsafe sex acts{heterosexual}and recently i have had some upper roof of mouth and tongue concerns,the roof of my mouth looks kinda pale and like it feels scorched,my tongue feels the same way except it has lots of... Read more »

breathing problems

Posted by Positivelyok, 2 Replies

I was wondering if anyone out there is having this particular problem that I am having:

I cannot seem to get in enough air. If feels as though something is not allowing me to take in a full exchange of air. I am on Sustiva and Epzicom, my numbers... Read more »

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