Exhaustion And Hiv

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Exhausted B Cells Hamper Immune Response to HIV

What Recent studies have shown that HIV causes a vigorous and prolonged immune response that eventually leads to the exhaustion of key immune system cells -- CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells -- that target HIV. These tired cells become less and less able to... Read more »

NIH Scientists Reactivate Immune Cells Exhausted by Chronic HIV

What Scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have demonstrated why certain immune cells chronically exposed to HIV shut down, and how they can be reactivated. ... Read more »

49 People on Idaho's ADAP Waiting List; Federal Grant Money Almost Exhausted, State Health Official Says

Idaho's AIDS Drug Assistance Program had 49 HIV-positive people on its waiting list at the end of March, and the state's share of a one-time, $20 million federal initiative used to buy drugs for those patients is expected to run out in September,... Read more »

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HIV anemia tiredness vs. exhaustion

Hello,Could you tell me the difference between HIV anemia tiredness and HIV anemia exhaustion?Thank-you....you're the best. You always make me smile.Smiley ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Smiley,Can I tell you the difference between being tired and being exhausted? Hmmmmm - is this a trick question? Well, let's see. There is an old proverb that might help: "Man who runs in front of car gets TIRED while man who runs... Read more »

neck nodes, sore throats, exhausted, possible hiv symtoms? what test should I have done?

DEAR DOC, PLEASE HELP!!! In Dec 00' I developed severe pneumonia like high fever sore throat, & dehydration for which I was treated. I was told it was a viral infection, no antibiotics were given. Jan 16th 01' I developed cervical...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

I'm glad to hear that you will get HIV tested. You need to know. Knowledge is power. You've already had lymph nodes biopsy. If not already done, you should have a chest x-ray, blood counts, liver function tests, LDH (a blood test), and... Read more »

Exhaustion

HIV+ since 89. Have done every drug combo possible. Have been off hiv drugs for one year because of resistance and lipodystrophy. Tcell at 300 and vl 20m. Have always been tired since azt but now exhuastion is overwhelming. Several times a day I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,There are many causes of HIV-related fatigue, and often more than one cause may be contributing. Fatigue can be caused by inappropriate attention to basic human requirements such as rest, sleep, diet, and exercise. Anxiety, stress, and depression... Read more »

Exhausted!?!?

Dear Mr. Mologhan, Ever since I have discovered that I was HIV-positive I've felt an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion. I can't get up in the morning and then I just like to go to sleep early. I can't seem to bring myself to go...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

Dear TashaThe most compelling part of your question is the reference to the fact that you have felt overwhelmingly exhausted ever since you discovered that you were HIV positive. Although you haven't provided any other clinical information,... Read more »

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Exhausted, Confused, and Angst Ridden.

Posted by yoshimi2, 2 Replies

Last November I had an unprotected sexual encounter with a hiv poitive man (I am female, 52), he did not tell me his status.
I did not think about the risk involved.

In January I developed a stubborn mouth ulcer, severe bone pain which I had to take... Read more »

Just grousing

Posted by sunflower, 2 Replies

I know I need to take care of myself and continue with meds...AND...I am exhausted...my dr thinks I may be clinically depressed and has given me another drug to take...right now I am taking Truvada, Sustiva, paxil and trazadone. I am tired of... Read more »

how do you know if you have..

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I have lately been getting really exhausted while doing what i usually do. And this worries me i work out and am in great shape but im feeling crapy. when I wake up im sweating I have a loss of appetite and some people comment on my loss of color. I... Read more »

TOO TIRED TO DO MY JOB... Am i being a crybaby?

Posted by virginmary, 5 Replies

Hi all,

i have been feeling extremely exhausted the past week and i'm finding it hard to concentrate. My job requires that i see clients on a regular basis and meet sales targets etc, however my energy levels just wont pick up. I got my cd4 count... Read more »

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