Hiv And Chronic Fatigue

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HIV & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Dear Dr. Bob: You continue to inspire me and many, many others. Thank you so much! Firstly, I appologize that my questions are in 3 parts, are somewhat long, and that some of what I'm asking is periphery to this forum. The thing is you are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello again Still Stressed,1.Your risk remains "minimal to nonexistent." How quickly HIV is destroyed outside the body depends on many factors viral load, quantity and type of infected fluid, ambient environmental conditions, etc.2.Yes,... Read more »

Disability with HIV and Chronic pain,Fatigue

I am 42 years old and have been hiv+ since 1990. My RBC are 3.24, I'm Male, I can barely go... Read more »

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Chronic fatigue and HIV (CAUSES OF HIV-ASSOCIATED FATIGUE, 2010) (PROVIGIL, 2010)

I tested poz Jan. 97 and have been and remain "HIV+ asyptomatic". However, as time has... Read more »

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Articles

Using Antiretrovirals for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Has Sparked Controversy

In an age where there are almost 8,800 HIV-positive Americans anxiously on the AIDS Drug Assistance Program waiting list , new reports are coming out that HIV medications are being used by, and experimented on, people with chronic fatigue syndrome. ... Read more »

Important Drug Warning: Results of Pharmacokinetic Study in Healthy Volunteers Given Victrelis (Boceprevir) and Ritonavir-Boosted HIV Protease Inhibitors May Indicate Clinically Significant Drug Interactions for Patients Coinfected With Chronic Hepatitis C and HIV

Dear Health Care Professional, The purpose of this communication is to inform you of recent pharmacokinetic study results evaluating drug interactions between VICTRELIS, an oral chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor, and... Read more »

Results From Investigational Studies With Victrelis (Boceprevir) Presented at CROI to Understand Potential Use in Patients Coinfected With Chronic Hepatitis C and HIV-1

Seattle, Wash. -- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced results from two different investigational studies conducted to better understand the potential use of VICTRELIS (boceprevir), the company's... Read more »

Fatigue

What Is Fatigue? Is Fatigue Important? How Do I Know if I Have Fatigue? What Causes Fatigue, and How Is It Treated? The Bottom Line What Is Fatigue? Fatigue is tiredness that does not go away when you rest. It can be physical or... Read more »

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fatigue

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi guys-
I have heard lots about HIV and fatigue...when does this tiredness come into play? Soon after you contract HIV or not until you've had it for years? Thanks.

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fatigue

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have had recurrent extreme fatigue for the past 21 years. I have neither anemia nor parasites, eat and sleep well, not feeling depressed nor stressed out, taking vitamins. What could be causing this, and what possible recourses to diagnosis or... Read more »

what is hiv related fatigue like?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i'm trying to figure out if i am experiencing fatigue or not. i used to work out regularly, until about 3 weeks ago i started getting a headache and stomache ache, so i stopped working out for 3 weeks. today i got to the gym for the first time in... Read more »

Co-infection HIV-HBV chronic

Posted by MPL1160

I am looking to connect with other coinfected with HBV chronic and share experience and info. I am in the NY metropolitan area but not necessarily looking for people in the same area. Anyone interested can either thread or email me direct at... Read more »

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