Eye Problems Hiv

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chronic eye problems in newly-acquired HIV

Is chronic conjunctivitis, which is not responsive to anti-bacterial ointments or over the counter eye drops, a common first or second symptom for someone with recently acquired HIV?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

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hiv and eye problems

I have been recently diagnosed with hiv, and since then I have had intermittant times when my eyes... Read more »

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Hiv pos.. eye problem

Iam hi pos but thanks to meds i am undetectible and t cells 480, My question is on one of my eyes i... Read more »

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The "Gender Problem" in HIV Policy Making: No Women at the Table

E. Tyler Crone, J.D., M.P.H. While the CAPRISA microbicide study dominated most of the news coming out of the International AIDS Conference in Vienna this summer, an impressive report that addressed the needs of women went under the radar. ... Read more »

Thinning Bones a Growing Problem Among People With HIV; HIV and HIV Meds Appear to Be Culprits

Bone problems have quietly emerged as a major health issue for people with HIV, and HIV meds may be at least partly to blame, according to recent research. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that suggest HIV health care providers and the... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Spiral of Invisibility Hides the Continuing Peril of AIDS in Silicon Valley, Calif.

" ... One of the biggest reasons for [HIV's] success is our refusal to look at AIDS right here, right in the eye. We can't blame pleasure-seekers in Los Angeles or San Francisco for bringing it home. 'No, it's homegrown,' said Jim McPherson, the STD... Read more »

Time to Keep Our Eye on the Prize: Universal Health Care

Munar: Let's focus on healthcare reform and National AIDS Strategy Editor's note: This op-ed is responding to Housing Works National Advocacy and Organizing Vice President Christine Campbell's op-ed " Don't Wait Until 2012 To Reauthorize Ryan... Read more »

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Eye problems

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

After a risky exposure in Feb '99 in South America, 2.5 weeks later I suffered genital ulcers, nausea, truncal rash, night sweats, etc. For 4 months thereafter I suffered severe muscle and joint pain. After the ARS symptoms resolved, I developed... Read more »

can my eye/back and neck pain be acute HIV symptom

Posted by chirags, 2 Replies

Hi;
I am a 25 year male from India.In my country no one gives a proper advise about HIV/AIDS.People feel shy to talk about sex.Thats the reason I am writing to you.Doctor I had sex with a sex worker with double condom 1 month back. The condom... Read more »

Eye sight

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has any one experienced problems with their eyesight as one of the ARS symptoms?

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Eyes..and help

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello,

its been 2 months since possible exposure to HIV. Protected sex with an escort. I know I should get tested after a month..but the reason I am here is because my eyes hurt. Its been 3 weeks this has happening and sometimes I think I have... Read more »

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