Hiv And Leg Weakness

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anemia and leg pain and weakness

Hi,I am HIV+, female, on meds Viread, epivir, reyataz and norvir. Switched med regimine in July due to side effects. since that time have had increasing fatigue. last few weeks have also been SOB, while walking and sometimes while talking....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Anemia can indeed be associated with a wide variety of symptoms, including shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, exercise intolerance, headache, rapid heartbeat, difficultly concentrating, decreased libido, etc. Consequently, I do think... Read more »

Asymmetrical Leg & Arm Pain/Weakness

HiMy partner was diagnosed with HIV in 2000. He had been suffering from a virus-type illness, which... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

EXTREME WEAKNESS

i was hiv back in 2002 when i took an hiv test BUT my doctor told me i didn't have the hiv... Read more »

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Weak immune system vs time to produce antibodies

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello everyone
I believe I have been infected with Hiv. I havnt been tested yet but I have many of the symptoms associated with ARS
The source of my possible infection had a confirmed std but tested negative for Hiv at 3-4 months. Is it possible that... Read more »

im weak......7 weeks negative is useless

Posted by regretidiotz, 7 Replies

im weak....i have a 7 weeks negative result but somehow i still cannot comfort myself that theres a possibility that i do not have hiv. not only are my symptoms too real (i have many of them), but my wife also has them....these are too real to be... Read more »

Do you think my immune system is weak?

Posted by Worried12, 4 Replies

Im still battling with this. The conjunctivitis in my eye wont seem to stay gone. It goes away with medicine, but I t has came back a few times. And I have a cold sore. I thought that when you get one it means your immune system is down? And I have... Read more »

Weak Tests & Window Period Myths

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I don't care what the supposed experts say. All I know is what happened to me. I had a stupid, first time unprotected sexual encounter in early February. Two weeks later it all began. It started with feverish/flush of the face, neck and head. Then... Read more »

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