Headache Could I Have HIV

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Cluster Headaches/HIV

My question concerns cluster headache treatments and how they may affect my HIV status. Last year's cycle of clusters were somewhat alleviated by Imitrex, but I had to keep an constant dose in my system for it to work. I am not on any HIV...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

There aren't any significant interactions between Immitrex and HIV medications, to my knowledge. BY... Read more »

Persistent Daily Headache and HIV meds

I have been HIV+ for over 20 years. Currently on regimen of lexiva, norvir, truvada. Also take... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

Headaches and HIV

Dr. Henry: 20 years positive, on Sustiva and Epzicom. Age is 70 y/o. Have had stroke in 1999.... Read more »

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I Have a Bad Attitude and a Headache

The following sermon was offered to nearly a thousand worshippers who had gathered on the eve of World AIDS Day, 1995 for New York's Citywide Service of Hope and Remembrance, an annual event sponsored by AIDS Interfaith New York. As we approach this... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

California: Fullerton Mom With HIV Speaks Out Against Stigma

Sylvia Mata's looks defy how fatigue, headaches, restless legs syndrome, high blood pressure, and myriad other ailments make her feel. Diagnosed as HIV-positive 14 years ago at age 37, this Fullerton mother of four now counsels Orange County... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Headaches

Some people develop headaches as a result of drug side effects. In some cases, these will only occur during the beginning of drug therapy and will gradually disappear over the next few weeks. In others, they may remain long-term, and the only... Read more »

Getting Informed About HIV

What Is HIV Disease? Simply put, HIV disease is a disease of the immune system, although it can affect other parts of the body like the brain or kidneys. HIV ( human immunodeficiency virus ) causes disease because it gets into immune cells --... Read more »

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Headaches and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I need help desperately. I don't know what is going on with my body. Sometimes with HIV you can gauge yourself and see if things are going your way, sometimes you can't. I can't figure it out. I have been experiencing bad headaches in the last 2... Read more »

headaches

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I would like to know if headaches caused by HIV are very severe or mild. I have been having very slight headaches for a week already, especially in the mornings when i wake up, but then seem to disappear as the day goes on. Thanks.

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Headaches for months now.

Posted by Anonymous

I meet a guy and he was HIV+. He didn't tell me until the next day. We did not have anal sex, nor did we have oral. We kissed and laid on top of each other. We had mutaul maturbation and that was it. The day he told me I was crazy. I could not... Read more »

strong headache,a little nausea

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi,
Thanks for your kindness reading my story and giving me your advice!
2 montsdays ago,I had one protected sex with one sexworker but unprotected oral sex on my penis! 40 days later,I suddenly got strong headache(stronger at night),feeling cold... Read more »

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