Getting Loss Of Appetite When You're Hiv Positive

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Having fever and loss of appetite now..am i down with HIV? Please help! Worried sick...

Dear Dr. Frascino,I'm worried sick about the condition that i am in right now. I hope this question has never been asked before (i did a search but couldnt find something close to it).About roughly a month ago i had protected sex with 2...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

muscle loss and positive treaments

Dear Doc,I have been HIV+ since 1993. My most recent labs on dec.2001 where - cd4=43, cd8=742,... Read more »

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D. »

hair loss, swollen glands - hiv positive?

Hi Dr. Bob,I would like to ask - why do you post so many questions from idiots who ask stupid... Read more »

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Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Appetite Loss

Loss of interest in eating can come from many different medications, whether they directly suppress your appetite or create changes in your sense of smell and/or taste. It can also occur when medicines are causing nausea that makes the very thought... Read more »

Getting HIV-Positive People Into Care -- and Keeping Them There

Table of Contents Introduction Linkage Estimates BothSlippery and Baleful Reasons for Delayed Entry Bountifuland Linked Holes in the Health System ThatDelay HIV Care Psychosocial, Economic, andBehavioral Factors AffectingEntry to Care ... Read more »

Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Single Man or HIV-Positive Man in Same-Sex Relationship (Serodiscordant or Seroconcordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ single man or an HIV+ man in a same-sex relationship looking information on having a child, the options below will help... Read more »

Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Woman and HIV-Positive Man (Seroconcordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ woman and an HIV+ man seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will help you understand what might be... Read more »

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help my loved one is HIV positive

Posted by motherschild, 3 Replies

between 5-6 years ago I realized a huge change in my mom. She didnt look the same and she lost alot of weight very very quickly. Also, I discovered she was taking HIV medication,which hurt me very much because she is not talking to anyone about her... Read more »

I forgot that i was HIV Positive

Posted by Barbdoll, 6 Replies

It has been a long time for me, sometimes i believe way too long. I forgot that i was HIV Positive. So much so that i wonder as i sat on my chair watching time passing me by. I get it, i get that while i'm here thinking about where i go, and what... Read more »

LOss of appetite

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have an extreme loss of appetite but my counts are good. I HAve no energy and am depressed! Any suggestions? Thanks! Read more »

all my ex's are HIV positive.....why

Posted by victor_noir, 2 Replies

I am a Bi male, 45 and have been dating men for about 10 years. Have had anonymous sex much longer than that. I live in France. I have had about 5 real gay relationships and all five guys have ended up HIV+. I am HIV neg. I'm so worried and saddened... Read more »

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