Does Muscle Ache Mean I Have AIDS

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AIDS-related symptoms also include serious weight loss, brain tumors, and other health problems. Without treatment, these opportunistic infections can kill you. The official (technical) CDC definition of AIDS is available at www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00018871.htm . AIDS is different in every infected person. A few people may die in a few months after getting infected, but most live fairly normal lives for many years, even after they...

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Muscle aches - HIV induced???

Upon further research I think your answer was not entirely correct. It seems HIV itself can cause Myopathy and Myalgia with elevated creatine kinase.http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic86.htm"Peripheral neuropathies are common in patients...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Welcome back to the forum. First off, yes, there is an HIV-associated myopathy as well as an AZT-associated myopathy, both of which are associated with elevated CPKs. The symptoms can include pain and aching in the muscles, usually thighs and... Read more »

Muscle aches and high Triglycride

First off I see a doctor in the VA because it's my only option and don't feel really confident in the things he does or doesn't say. I have also had issues with weight loss by 15% in the past and is about a stable decline of 1% couple...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Increased triglycerides (3G) can be due to a variety of conditions (including many non-HIV related) but are somewhat sensitive to diet/exercise levels. HIV infection often increases 3G levels as well as lowering HDL levels (some improvement with... Read more »

Please help, aches????

Hi, Right now, my body doesn't feel as it should normally. It is very uncomfortable and is bothering me. I still don't know if I have HIV or not. Tests so far have been good. I was stupid and had protected sex with a prostitute. I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It is extremely unlikely that you are HIV infected so I would advise looking for another explanation. Keith Henry, M.D.... Read more »

Aching Bones and muscles

The bones of my fee and ache a lot especially at night and when i stand. Ive been on Truvada and Stoctrin since October. Am also on codiovan for hypertension. ...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Many conditions (most non-HIV related/some HIV related) can cause bone/foot complaints. A thorough history and physical examination is recommended. If worse when standing and relieved when resting then unlikely to be due exclusively to HIV or drug... Read more »

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STRANGE MUSCLE ACHES

Posted by michel2222, 2 Replies

Hello!
After having unprotected vaginal sex with a woman of unknown HIV-status (though I doubt she had a history of high risk behaviour), the following happened:
-After 1 month, I had a cold, which included severe sneezing and some coughing. It lasted... Read more »

Muscles Aches

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was googling around the internet and found the following info regarding muscles aches:

"The symptoms can include pain and aching in the muscles, usually thighs and shoulders, as well as weakness, with difficulty when rising from a chair or reaching... Read more »

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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muscles

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi can anyone tell me does hiv hide in the muscles, i after exposure condum broke while inserted female 9 months tested 1 month, 5months 9months, all neg but 3 months pain in hips neck groin felt like burning then all these spots seem to swell now... Read more »

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