Hiv And Backache

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

backache

Dear Doctor:Some patients have experienced backache after switching to certain HAART regimens. Those who took the combination of Lamivudine, Stavudine & Efavirenz seems to develop backache or numbness in the morning at the early stage of...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

I would have two thoughts. First, some of this could be related to neuropathy, associated with Stavudine use. Another interesting possibility could be the neurologic or other side effects of Efavirenz. Lamvudine would not be expected to be... Read more »

high white blood cell count, no HIV?

i recently went to the ER with lower back pains and abdominal pains and my period was 2 1/2 months... Read more »

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D. »

Potential HIV exposure after doing something dumb?

Hello,I did something dumb. I had protected insertive sex with a sex worker following a nude body... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

Bone Health and HIV Disease

Introduction What Is Bone? Who Is at Risk? What Is Osteopenia? What Is Osteoporosis? What Is Osteonecrosis? How Is Bone Loss Diagnosed? Preventing Bone Loss Treating Bone Loss Concerns for People Over 50 Access to Medicines ... Read more »

Strangest but Truest Posts of 2009 in TheBody.com's "Ask the Experts" Forums

We're nearly 30 years into the HIV pandemic, yet a shocking number of people still appear not to know the first thing about HIV. We get to see some of that ignorance firsthand in our "Ask the Experts" forums, where we're sometimes amazed at just how... Read more »

Hot Topics at The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums, March 30, 2009

Hot Topics at The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums, March 30, 2009 March 30, 2009 Visit the Forums "Hot Topics" Library Change/Update Subscription HIV Transmission Mixed-Status Couples HIV Treatment &... Read more »

Instant Relaxers -- Stress Relief

WE'VE ALL BEEN in situations when we needed on-the-spot stress relief.Experts have discovered fast and easy things you can do to relieve tensionany time and anywhere. Reducing stress as soon as it strikes, is importantbecause stress is unavoidable... Read more »

Connect With Others

Full Symtoms List for those STRESSED about HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

SYMPTOMS

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

ChillsThirst
Racing HeartPerspiration/sweaty hands
Butterflies in StomachHeadaches
StomachachesBackaches
Tiring EasilyNervous Ticks
Urinating FrequentlyDifficulty Sleeping
Difficulty BreathingDizziness
RestlessnessSusceptibility to... Read more »

PLEASE HELP

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I HAVE BEEN IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SAME MAN FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. BUT ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO I STARTED NOT FEELING WELL.I DEVELOPED SPOTS ON MY PALMS AND FEET,SOUR STOMACHS,HEADACHE. I WENT TO THE DR AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST A VIRUS AND THE SPOTS... Read more »

Horrified Rape Victim

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Heelo Everyone,
I have been lurking for the last threee months trying to find answers concerning possible infection. Here is my story: On June 4, 2005, I was raped. The rapist was caught and found to be HIV+. In short, I had a nervous breakdown. ... Read more »

neuropathy

Posted by cepo, 2 Replies

I had a vaginal unprotected sexual exposure with someone like 6 months ago, after a month I had a really bad backache that lasted 2 weeks and then went away. I never had any other sympton, the reason I 'm freaking out is because i started getting... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>

Related Topics

View More HIV/AIDS-Related Topics »

The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 250 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10107. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.