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burn out at old hiv-pioneers (OLDER PEOPLE AND HIV/AIDS)

Hi Dr. Bob.Mikel again from Germanys online-support hotline :-)on world aids day i will be interviewed by a radiochannel to the subject of "getting old with hiv"gee, I am just 48 and within the hiv-community i am rated as "older"...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Mikel,Hopefully the information below will help with your interview. By the way, HIV "daddies" can still be hot! Stay well.Dr. Bobdata & longevityJun 22, 2007 Hi: thank you for all the insightfull information. I am compelled to... Read more »

Let those bastards burn in hell!!

Bob,Its quite unfortunate inspite your service to HIV/AIDS and you being the honest, caring, lovable,adorable gentleman there are these 'miserable fuckers' who question your documented exposure and everything about you... why do you have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Stuck on an island with Dubya and Cheney??? Hmm . . . even Torture Boy Gonzales would probably find that would qualify as cruel and unusual punishment.Thanks for your support!Dr. Bobit doesnt matter how- ur right Dr. Bob- sometimes its okay to... Read more »

Lipodystrophy Burn

Dr., I am HIV Negative, however, my wbc is a bit low. I have chronic fatigue. My blood sugar and cholesterol levels are normal. I have fat deposits in many places in my body including my face, yet I am generally very thin. I have two questions. 1)...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

There are other diseases of mitochondria, like Madelung's disease that can cause lipodystrophy-like symptoms. I have never heard of neuropathy of the fat-affected areas, but neuropathy is common. Ask your MD about other mitochondrial diseases,... Read more »

Can EDTA or (chelation therapy), help advanced HIV patients with cardiovascular disease?

I would consider myself an experienced patient diagnosed 10 years ago, and probably living with this disease for 15 years. I have exhausted almost every treatment option, and have about two severe drug reactions, and about 70% resistense to earlier...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I haven't seen any published safety/outcomes data on use of EDTA therapy in the setting of HIV infection and significant cardiovascular disease with narrowing of the coronary arteries. Most patients I have treated with Isentress + Intelence... Read more »

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Help-I need to know who to complain to!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My lab company recently changed their HIV-RNA blood work to include B-Cells, which is not covered by my insurance. After many calls and hours of conversations it comes down to either side not taking responsibility. The lab company will not omit... Read more »

Sore Burning Tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Recently i had a low risk encounter of oral sex with another man,im also male,we both gave as well as recieved, neither one of us ever reached orgasm, this was a one time ordeal for me, im not gay but just wanted to experiment,well the only thing im... Read more »

Burning Tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

On 12/25/03 I met a woman that I had talked to on AOL messenger. She was visiting relatives in my area and we went for a ride and got coffee. We ended up parked at the beach. We began French Kissing and I do have bleeding gums, sometimes they bleed... Read more »

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Primary HIV Infection Case Presentations
The following cases illustrate the complexities involved in recognizing and correctly diagnosing primary HIV infection (PHI). Extensive lab work, but also thorough history taking, is required. Patient 1 was... Read more »

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