First Sign Of Hiv In The Brain

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HIV and the Brain

Table of Contents Introduction HIV-Associated Brain Problems Diagnosing HAND Treatment for HAND Help for Memory Problems Taking Care of Yourself Introduction The brain is a very important organ. It controls every function in our bodyand allows us to think, see, feel, touch, hear, smell, and move. The brain andthe spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS). While we do not know exactly how it happens, scientists...

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FIRST signs of hiv/aids?

I was wondering if neurological signs (coma) could be the first sign of hiv/aids with no other symptoms before that?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You're wondering if coma could be a first sign of HIV. I'm almost afraid to ask how you ever came up with such a notion.No, silly person, coma is not the first thing to happen. First your arms, legs and tallywhacker fall off, then... Read more »

first signs of HIV

I reamember whatching a story on how AIDS and HIV started and one sing of the viris was sores on the body. well I would like to know more about the sores and if they itch and stay red or dry.Is it a firt sing of having the HIV viris? thank you ...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

One of the earliest signs of HIV infection can be a rash, but not "sores" per se (unless you are asking about one of the first signs of AIDS-- advanced HIV disease-- and you mean the purplish lesions of Kaposi's sarcoma, but these... Read more »

hiv/first signs

I have been diagnosed with HIV. My t-cells were around 950 and viral load at around 14500. The only signs I have noticed are swollen lymphnodes, fatigue,and headaches. What should I do for headaches if constant, and what will the doctors do to...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

You need to go to your doctor to consider treatment for HIV or for other infection.... Read more »

HIV/First Signs

I just recently found out I have HIV. My T-Cells are above 900 and viral load at approxiamately 14,000. I have swollen lymphnodes on the back of my neck and head, as well as headaches. If the swelling does not go down, what will the doctors most...

Response from Susan Little, M.D.

University of California San Diego

Swollen lymph nodes are a common physical finding in individuals with HIV infection. This is typically the result of the HIV replication within the cells of your lymph nodes and your body's response to the infection within the lymph nodes.... Read more »

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First HIV+ Runner With Terminal Brain Cancer Has C

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First HIV+ Runner With Terminal Brain Cancer Has Completed the NYC Marathon

My name is Richard M. Brodsky. I am HIV-positive and have terminal brain cancer, and I completed the November 2, 2003, NYC Marathon in 04:52. My purpose for running the... Read more »

HIV and the brain - update

Posted by ScotCharles, 6 Replies

My neurologist at UCLA, Dr. Elyse Singer, has been warning since the mid 1990's that HIV's effect on the brain and nervous systems was a ticking timebomb. The meds never completely eradicate the virus from the body and never effectively cross the... Read more »

HIV+ brain cancer survivor marathon runner

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NEWS FROM THE RICHARD M. BRODSKY FOUNDATION
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SIGNS OF HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the first signs of H.I.V.(if exposed) during the first 8 weeks? Read more »

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