Diagnosed With Fatigue

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newly diagnosed fatigue?

I have written a few times without answers b4 I got tested. I took home test and it came back positive! I am now it seems very tired all the time. My ? Dr. Bob is I have been + for 1.5 years (that was last neg. test and time of last exposure)...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello!First thing to do is arrange for a more accurate HIV test. Home tests need to be confirmed with a more accurate blood test (ELISA and subsequent Western Blot) before you can be sure you are even HIV-positive. If you are, and have no insurance... Read more »

Fatigue in someone only recently diagnosed

I read through a few of your rsponses to questions about fatigue. None seemed to fit. I've... Read more »

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general fatigue for newly diagnosed

I was diagnosed with AIDS in June 2002 after pneumonia. I was infected 10 years ago. I have been... Read more »

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Fatigue

What Is Fatigue? Is Fatigue Important? How Do I Know if I Have Fatigue? What Causes Fatigue, and How Is It Treated? The Bottom Line What Is Fatigue? Fatigue is tiredness that does not go away when you rest. It can be physical or... Read more »

Many With HIV Accept Symptoms of Fatigue as "Fact of Life"

Bridgewater, NJ -- Since HIV was first diagnosed more than 25 years ago, treatment of the disease and its symptoms has come a long way, with patients today living longer than ever before. 1 However, despite improvements in treatment for the... Read more »

AIDS Community Research Initiative of America

Dealing With Fatigue

By itself, fatigue is not a "disease." When persistent and severe, however, fatigue (feeling tired all the time, lacking stamina, having too little energy to do things) can disrupt one's life, interfering with daily activities, socializing, or... Read more »

Transcript of The Body's Live Chat on Fatigue and Anemia With Dr. Bob Frascino

Following is the transcript of The Body's live chat on fatigue and anemia, which took place on Sept. 27, 2006, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The chat was sponsored by Gilead Sciences, moderated by The Body's editorial staff and hosted by Dr. Bob Frascino... Read more »

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Muscle aches and fatigue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am a 35yr old just diagnosed 1 year ago. I have such muscle aches it is hard for me to stand up straight some times and I am fatigued alot. Is there anybody out there that can help in my problems or anyone with ideas on how to deal with this?

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fatigue

Posted by planonstaying, 7 Replies

i was recently diagnosed and am still waiting for bloodwork I got the test because of fatigue issues i have been having. most other stuff had been eliminated and I knew I was at risk=/

I am going to ask the specialist about fmla when i see her. I... Read more »

fatigue ARS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

When people refer to fatigue as an ARS, is it a fatigue to the point where someone does not have any strength to carry out activities and a general feeling of weekness to the point of exhaustion or would a general feeling of always being sleepy with... Read more »

i was diagnosed with KS ....

Posted by Anonymous

I was diagnosed with KS in 1985, but was cleared in 1988, using
AZT and interferon. Since then, my only problems have been minor,
with most being side effects of the medication. To fight wasting,
I started hormone shots in 7/94. I've always have had... Read more »

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