Diarrhea After Hiv Exposure

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Treatment After Exposure to HIV

For serious exposures, the U.S. Public Health Service recommends using a combination of three approved ARVs for four weeks. For less serious exposure, the guidelines recommend four weeks of treatment with two drugs: zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) and lamivudine (Epivir, 3TC). In January 2001, the Centers for Disease Control warned against using nevirapine (Viramune) for PEP because of the risk of liver damage. See Fact Sheet 431 for more...

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Concerned About HIV Exposure - Please Help!

Dear Dr. Frascino,I am writing to because I am terrified and need someone to talk to. Last week, I slept with a prostitute in Mexico. I was really drunk and did not think about the risks of such a thing. When we arrived at my hotel, she performed...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

HIV exposure and PEP

I recently had unprotected sex with an anonymous man in a sex club. It was anal, I was penetrating and there was alcohol and poppers involved. The next morning I experienced a sharp pain about half an inch down my urethra - probably torn skin and I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

An easier PEP regimen might have been considered (ie Reyataz instead of Viracept). Your exposure seems significant as do your side effects. The AZT in the Combivir is a likely cause of the nausea/headaches while the Viracept could be causing the... Read more »

Immediate HIV Exposure Question (LISTERINE, 2010)

I was in a gloryhole situation at an adult bookstore. We exchanged unprotected oral, which I understand to be a low statistical risk albeit inadvisable. Before I knew what was going on he had placed his rear end to the hole, and I took a few...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,"I expect that the involvement of someone who is casual about receiving unprotected anal at a bookstore raises a red flag in this encounter." Hmm. Yep. I'd say that should raise more red flags than Chairman Mao's birthday... Read more »

Hiv prevention (PEP) (TREATMENT AFTER EXPOSURE)

Dear Rob,I recently had sex with a man i do not know, without my knowledge he removed the condom. I went to the Er and was prescribed Viread and combavir, will this lower my chances of contracting Hiv?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, PEP, if appropriately prescribed and taken, can decrease the chance of infection following an HIV exposure. PEP is most effective when started as soon as possible (and no later than 72 hours) after an exposure. I'll reprint some... Read more »

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never-ending diarrhea

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hi, i had a possible exposure from unprotected sex just over 3 months ago. After a month i had many symptoms of seroconversion (not diarrhea though). Now, after three months i've experienced diarrhea for almost 2 weeks straight! I haven't been in... Read more »

Symptom: Diarrhea

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello all. I am currently in limbo between having a high-risk exposure and my window period of 3-months. I have some questions. I have not been experiencing any of the known symptoms besides diarrhea. Can anyone here explain to me exactly the... Read more »

Diarrhea

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hey there everyone. FIrst of all i wanted to say I appreciate what everyone does in this forum, supporting each other and giving confort. I hope it will remain this way for ever since it brings ALOT of relief to people who worry about HIV, including... Read more »

My Exposure

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have been showing mild symptoms beginning around week 7 1/2, such as a few bouts of diarrhea, a week of mild headaches, loss of appetite with mild nausea for 10 days, sore throat for a week, what appears to be two swollen nodes in the groin area,... Read more »

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