How Can Fatigue Be Avoided

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Should a Depressed, Fatigued Insomniac Avoid Sustiva?

I was infected with HIV six weeks ago, and my numbers are bad already (viral load of 250,000, CD4 count of 260). My doctor wants to start me on Combivir/Sustiva immediately, but i'm apprehensive. Having done a lot of reading from a lot of...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

You raise a number of issues. First, do you need treatment at all? If your CD4 count remains repeatedly above 200, some may argue that treatment can be safely deferred, if you are not ready to commit at this time. However, if you have only... Read more »

Side Effect: Fatigue, Fatigue, and more Fatigue

Ive read through the archives and Ive had some workups for potential causes of fatigue (no anemia,... Read more »

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Side Effect: Fatigue, Fatigue, and more Fatigue

Dr. Conway,Thank you for your considered and thoughtful answer. I appreciate an educated opinion... Read more »

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Transcript of The Body's Live Chat on Fatigue and Anemia With Dr. Bob Frascino

Following is the transcript of The Body's live chat on fatigue and anemia, which took place on Sept. 27, 2006, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The chat was sponsored by Gilead Sciences, moderated by The Body's editorial staff and hosted by Dr. Bob Frascino... Read more »

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fatigue ARS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

When people refer to fatigue as an ARS, is it a fatigue to the point where someone does not have any strength to carry out activities and a general feeling of weekness to the point of exhaustion or would a general feeling of always being sleepy with... Read more »

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 »

Extreme fatigue and severe night sweats

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi everyone, the protease inhibitors are not working for me, I have extreme fatigue and night sweats, I would do anything to have some energy back into my life, any ideas about any over the counter herbs or other that could help without the... Read more »

Fatigue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How would fatigue due to early HIV infection affect a person? Would one have no energy to engage in daily activities, active sports? Feel tired and sleep a lot earlier than usual?

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