Dealing With Diarrhea When You Are Hiv Positive

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Some other products that are usually sold to treat constipation can also help with diarrhea. These products contain "soluble" fiber that adds bulk and absorbs water. This includes products like Metamucil, Citrucel, or other products that contain psyllium. 3. Alternative Therapies for Diarrhea: Acidophilus capsules (which contain helpful bacteria) can help restore normal digestion, especially when you are taking antibiotics. Some types of...

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re: Is diarrhea from HIV med inevitable?

To the person who asked this question: I was terrified for so long to take hiv meds - terrified of the side effects, diarrhea, fat displacement - you name it...i was terrified - so much so I nearly died from PCP complications. I let myself get so...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Patrick, Thanks for your post and inspiring words. BY... Read more »

Im almost positive I have it (I'M POSITIVE I HAVE HIV !!!)

Dear doc,I had visited your forum several times in the pass and always wanted to ask you question regarding my situation, but i was not brave enough to do it until today. My situatuion is as follows:Last year (feb '07)I had unprotected sex with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Mr. I'm Almost Positive I Have It,You weren't even brave enough to ask a question on an anonymous HIV information Web site???? Dude, you're level of courage makes the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz look like Rambo.First,... Read more »

Canker sore oral sex on HIV positive woman how big of a risk?

I stupidly did this the other week and I've had bad diarrhea with blood for 2.5 weeks now achey muscles, fatigue and I've also lost 3-5lbs. Ive also had a rash some weird feeling in my neck 4 and 3 weeks ago as well as a bit of a weird...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Thanks for writing in. Having the canker sore would have increased the risk, but since oral sex remains low risk, I would not be to concerned. I would recommend a test at 90 days, just to be safe. In health,Richard... Read more »

Not Diarrhea...loose stool??

I have had AIDS since 1995, positive since 1986. I took no drugs for HIV until 1995. After starting Crixivan in 1996 I first started to notice wasting and lipodystrophy, especially in the face. Im not on Crixivan now, but the lipo effects remain....

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

Sounds like your BM's are not normal...the problem could be due to HIV effect on your intestines, side effect from antiretrovirals other than crixivan, side effect from other medications. You could have a malabsorption workup to assess... Read more »

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I met my ex-boyfriend in December, and we soon started seeing each other. We had sex plenty of times, and im sure we used a condom 75 % of the time. the other 25% of the time im not sure. I've had a couple of the symptoms, the muscle aches(in my... Read more »

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