Hiv Contraindications

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Co-administration and contraindications of EDTA and HIV medications.

Dr. Henry,Thank you for your prompt response, last night, Feb, 28th, on my inquiry of alternative treatments for experienced HIV patients who suffer with cardiovascular side effects, but it appears that you 'skirt' around many of my...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have seen no data regarding the safe use of EDTA in HIV + patients so I cannot comment further. Before responding to your question previously I reviewed several discussions on the topic of EDTA chelation therapy (including the one reproduced... Read more »

IS being HIV+ a contraindication to qualify for gastric bypass?

I'm HIV+ 11yrs now and doing great! CD4 700s/viral load 100 or less consistently for 5 years.... Read more »

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Any contraindications for Adderall if HIV-positive?

I've recently been diagnosed with ADD. I've had thesymptoms for long before becoming... Read more »

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echinacea

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Have any of you heard of echinacea, and herb that boosts your immune system? It is shown to produce more white blood cells, t-cell, interleukins, etc. However, some say that it is contraindicated in HIV/AIDS because it could give the virus more... Read more »

Help! Vicks Vaporub & Toenail Fungus

Posted by BrokenWingedBird, 7 Replies

Hi,

The thread "Terbinafine (Lamisil): does fungus recur?" (below, on main page of "Treatment")is mine but I am starting a new thread here in order to try and catch the eyes of people who may be able to help me.

My earlier thread resulted in my... Read more »

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