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Fatigue

The Bottom Line Fatigue is a very common condition for people with HIV. Untreated fatigue can make HIV disease progress faster. It can be very difficult to figure out the cause of fatigue. Several different factors can cause the same symptoms. Blood tests can identify some causes but not others. The more information you can give your health care provider, the easier it will be to determine what is causing your fatigue and how to treat it.

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Chronic fatigue and HIV (CAUSES OF HIV-ASSOCIATED FATIGUE, 2010) (PROVIGIL, 2010)

I tested poz Jan. 97 and have been and remain "HIV+ asyptomatic". However, as time has progressed, as I've aged (I'm 46 years old now), and as I've had to add medications to my HIV meds for HIV and HIV medication side...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi J in NYC,HIV-associated fatigue is extremely common. That's why we have an entire expert forum devoted to the topic! The cause of HIV-associated fatigue often turns out to be multifactorial. That means there are several contributing... Read more »

Sustiva and fatigue (SUSTIVA AND FATIGUE)

After five years of being POZ I started Sustiva 2/7/08 (no previous combo or resistance issues present). CD4 was 246 and VL 255,000. I had my first blood work done about 4/5 weeks after starting and my CD4 went to 290 and VL dropped to 155....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Sustiva side effects are legendary and extremely common. In general they do decrease in severity over six to eight weeks. If you're still having significant problems eight weeks after beginning therapy and haven't noted a significant... Read more »

Intermittent fatigue

My brother has aids with intermittent fatigue being the worst symptom. Why is it intermittent? This should rule out anemia but what about hypothyroidism or low testosterone levels?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Fatigue is a difficult symptom to quantify because we can't see it or measure it accurately with a test. The cause of fatigue in the setting of HIV disease is often multi-factorial. Your brother could have many potential factors contributing... Read more »

Fatigue as a push for treatment

Dear Mr. Molaghan:I sought testing, and then treatment, because I experienced severe fatigue for several months beforehand. While I am presently under the care of a specialist whom I believe to be well-qualifed, both he and my equally-intelligent...

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

San Francisco General Hospital

Dear MarkInscrutable indeed! Because fatigue is so subjective nd personal, it can be very frustrating seeking it's cause and treatment. In many cases,the source of HIV related fatigue can be identified and treated...but some people have... Read more »

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