How Long Does Encephalopathy Last

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Hiv encephalopathy

I am a long term surivior 12 years with Hiv. I have been diagonosed with HIV encephalopathy. In 91' my doc. put me 10 mg. of dexadrine per day to help with my slowed cognitve functioning. Other than azt-which i am resistant to and getting...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

HIV encephalopathy refers to the disease process that occurs in the brain as a result of the presence of HIV in the central nervous system. To the best of our current understanding, the virus stimulates an inflammatory process, which results in the... Read more »

Are there any Neuroplasticity studies for individuals with resolved Encephalopathy?

Dr Keith, My partner had encephalopathy now resolved for several years. It left him with left side... Read more »

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I'm 48 yrs old and have been positive since 81 (by history) with no incidence of OIs. During... Read more »

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Posted by Bear60, 2 Replies

The friend of mine who has been in the hospital for 2 weeks now.....has finally been diagnosed with.....PML.
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Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy is a serious viral infection of the brain.
"Encephalo" means brain. "Pathy" means... Read more »

Starting meds soon, can he start now?

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