Getting Hypertension When You Have Hiv

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HAART therapy and Hypertension

Hi,First, let me express my gratitude for this website, since being diagnosed with hiv and simultaneously aids, 4 months ago this site and the information contained herein has been a tremendous resource. If you rely on donations, etc to keep it...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Many patients gain considerable weight when they start HIV medication (some of that weight seems to come off later). 30 extra pounds can increase your blood pressure. I would consider increased exercise and some modest dieting. A mild diuretic... Read more »

How does HIV cause pulmonary hypertension?

how does HIV cause pulmonary hypertension?... Read more »

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D. »

Hypertension with HIV

Hi Bob , hope you can shed some light on this. Does Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) causes... Read more »

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HIV and Pulmonary Hypertension

Posted by Anonymous

Is there anyone that has Pulmonary Hpertension,and is being treated for it, and also HIV? I am just curious to see if I am alone or does this afflict anyone else!

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Getting tested together first. Getting tested now.

Posted by don

Both you and your potential sex partner can get tested together first
before beginning the sexual component of the relationship.
The strategy reduces a great deal of ambiguity.

You, yourself can get tested today, now. Test results reduce ambiguity
and... Read more »

Getting an understanding of HIV

Posted by Mssimone, 2 Replies

Well like I said before I was just diagnoised.

Im trying to get an understanding of the whole hiv/aids.

The question that im going to ask might make you mad but its a question that I just sit and think about wondering if someone else is thinking it... Read more »

Getting Pregnant Hiv +/- couple

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I am a HIV + woman engaged to a HIV - man. We want to have a baby. What are the options on getting pregnant?? Is artificial insemination the only way?? I read on this website that it's possible to "do it yourself", insert the mans sperm in the... Read more »

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