Hiv And Vertigo

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vertigo and hiv without meds

doesnt think that vertigo is related to HIV but I am not sure. My question is: What can I do? is there any correlation between HIV and vertigo or general well being and vertigo? I read vertigo could be due to a viral infection. Should I not wait and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

For many patients vertigo/tinnitus has an unclear origin. Since those complaints are seen in the general population it is often unclear what if any the connection is to HIV infection. I have had several patients whose symptoms improved after... Read more »

long term hiv - vertigo hearing loss

I've been poz for 7 years and on combivir & sotckrin (efavirnz) for same period. Four... Read more »

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Fatigue and vertigo?

Hi,I'm having trouble with fatigue and vertigo, as are some of my HIV+ friends. My legs... Read more »

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Sustiva rash

Posted by vagab0nd, 3 Replies

So the morning dizziness I had for 10 days or so is completely gone by now. But by Day 11 on Sustiva, I started breaking out in a rash. First on my chest, and now my entire body is covered, except for my face. My doctor wants to switch me out but I... Read more »

help please

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hi can any one help me with symptoms of hiv been haveing dizzy head got some spots different types rumbling stomach lots.im very worried please help thanks Read more »

how common it is to have ARS symptoms past 4 weeks

Posted by scared77, 2 Replies

Is it common to experience ARS symptoms past 4 weeks?

let's say a 5weeks is it common to have dizziness, slight headaches, swollen glands as if you were ceroconverting? Read more »

Dizzy w/Atripla

Posted by verrucktpj, 1 Reply

Is it possible for dizziness to set in after 7 weeks on Atripla? Just curious. Read more »

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