Hiv Structure And Function

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HIV and the Brain

Table of Contents Introduction HIV-Associated Brain Problems Diagnosing MCMD and HAD Treatment for MCMD and HAD Help for Memory Problems Taking Care of Yourself Introduction The brain is a very important organ. It controls every function in our bodyallowing us to think, see, feel, touch, hear, smell, and move. The brain andthe spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS). While we do not know exactly how it...

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Why has personal behavior structure not been discussed as to HIV infection?

Although I have 2 major medical conditions I activley participate in behavior to maximize the quality of my life and that it has involved behavioral change.What good does it do to continue the same behavioral structure which causes HIV infection...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

I agree that responsible sexual behavior is extremely important. Your point is well taken.... Read more »

Brain Function

Can you please xplain if HIv causes brain damage? decrease in neurolgical function?I am a bit frightened because I feel i am not as sharp as I used to be. What should I b elooking for in terms of brain damage from HIV. I am undetetcable 300 CD and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Generally persons doing well with suppressed HIV levels and a CD4 count of 300 are protected from AIDS-related dementia. That maybe even more true when the HIV drugs penetrate well into the brain (such as Sustiva). Sustiva can sometimes cause some... Read more »

Brain function

I've heard that HIV directly affects the brain. Is this a fatal condition?...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

No, HIV's effects on the brain do not directly lead to fatality, but may have important consequences on a person's ability to function. People who develop serious cognitive impairment (slowed down thinking, memory problems, problems in... Read more »

Abnormal bowel function/ intestinal swelling

For the last year , I have had abnormal bowel function w/ elimination problems. My stools are narrow in diameter & very broken. My regular MD prescribed Flagyl & then referred me to a Digestive Disease Specialist. Should I start taking...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

You may have a chronic intestinal infection, or you may have something else entirely, such as spastic colitis (also known as irritable bowel syndrome). There are a number of tests that can be done on stool samples to look for a source of infection... Read more »

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I can't function(need expert help_

Posted by byond_the_world, 2 Replies

I had sex and i recently knew that person is HIV positive. we had Anal sex but with condums.. but i got blow job without condums and there was also a third person involved i had a test after exactly 8 weeks and it was negative.. but i still so... Read more »

Elevated Liver Function Test After Exposure?

Posted by MiamiLat, 2 Replies

Hello out there. Does anyone have any knowledge on liver function tests? Has anyone had elevated enzymes?
My exposure occurred on 12/05/05 by having unprotected insertive anal sex with an HIV pos partner. I tested NEG at 6 wks via OraQuick, 12 wks/... Read more »

Please help me. Can't even function...

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I had an encounter with an ex-boyfriend a couple days ago. My anxiety is getting the best of me.

This encounter was a one time thing. Bad part is we used no protection and he didn't "pull out".

He had just gotten out of a 1 1/2 year relationship... Read more »

Loss of cognitive function

Posted by ScotCharles, 6 Replies

Friends, I believe I am losing my ability to think.

As I have posted here, my liver is going haywire due in large part to the meds I take. Reyetaz is causing my bilirubin levels to rise, causing my eyes to take on a yellowish cast and my skin to... Read more »

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