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How Long Does HIV Dementia Last
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Long term effects of HIV Associated DementiaHello,When I started HAART in November 1998 my CD4s were 46 and my viral load was 466,000. I also had HIV dementia which had advanced to the stage where I was experiencing significant cognitive and motor-function impairment (including stumbling,...
Response from Brian Conway, M.D.
University of British Columbia
Sometimes, the effects of HIV on the brain are only partially reversible. The reasons for this are unclear, and may relate to scarring and death of cells that cannot be improved. You should know that being on HAART can probably prevent progression...
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Connection between long-term AZT therapy and dementia??Dr. Gallant: I was recently told by my doctor that AZT is the onlyantiviral to "go to the... Read more »HIV dementia & CNS infectionMy niece has been estranged from my family for over 30 years and I decided to try to track her down... Read more »
Articles
HIV-Related Dementia Common in Africa, Study FindsA new study revealed 31 percent of HIV patients in Uganda had AIDS-related dementia. This alarmingly high rate could mean HIV/AIDS is one of the leading causes of dementia in the world, alongside Alzheimer's disease and strokes. "If the rate we saw... Read more »
Scientists Identify Biochemical Abnormality That May Explain Link Between HIV, DementiaHIV/AIDS patients with early signs of dementia have depleted levels of the brain chemical dopamine, according to a study published in the September issue of the British journal Brain , Long Island Newsday reports. Researchers at the Brookhaven... Read more »
Potential Cause of HIV-Associated Dementia RevealedResearchers at Georgetown University Medical Center appear to have solved the mystery of why some patients infected with HIV, who are using antiretroviral therapy and show no signs of AIDS, develop serious depression as well as profound problems... Read more »
Scientists Test Drugs for HIV DementiaThe National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Mental Health is funding a $60 million effort to find treatments to counteract HIV's effects on the human brain. In the early years of the epidemic, AIDS dementia caused some with the... Read more »
Connect With Others
HIV DEMENTIA
Posted by mrc911, 2 Replies
I was recently diagnosed with HIV dementia. I am extremely depressed and have been out of work since June. My tcell count is 660 and viral load <60. I feel like I am going crazy just thinking about having to take more meds and the cost of the...
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HIV Associated Dementia Symptoms
Posted by ScotCharles
You can be somewhat functional and still have HAD. Manifestations of Dementia Early manifestations of dementia may include the following: Decreased attention or concentration Reduced speed of information processing Psychomotor slowing Impaired... Read more » dementia - what are your experiences
Posted by cunta_stalwart, 2 Replies
lets talk about this late stage debilitating aspect of HIVCan it be treated, willl everybody get it do the modern drugs help early indicators. Read more » I have HIV Associated Dementia after 24 Years
Posted by ScotCharles, 4 Replies
Sorry friends for my earlier angy post, but a diagnosis that you are losing control of your emotions and your higher brain functions due to HIV is most distressing.My HIV specialist and my AIDS neurologist at UCLA have both told me that the... Read more » Advertisement
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