How To Treat Pcp And Hiv

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Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)

Based on a small study, if standard therapy doesn't work, patients might be able to use Neutrexin (trimetrexate) combined with Leucovorin (folinic acid.) Can PCP Be Prevented? The best way to prevent PCP is to use strong ART. People who have less than 200 CD4 cells can prevent PCP by taking the same medications used for PCP treatment. Another way to reduce the risk of PCP is not to smoke, or to stop smoking. HIV-positive smokers develop PCP...

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Refraining from AZT while treating PCP

Dr. Gallant: This Q & A forum is simply wonderful, especially for thefamily members of person with AIDs My brother wasrecently diagnosed with AIDS as result of the onset of a pneumoniainfection in both lungs. None of us knew, including himthat...

Response from Joel Gallant, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

The reason that AZT is sometimes stopped during the treatment of PCP isnot because of a drug interaction, but because both AZT and high-doseBactrim can be toxic to the bone marrow. The use of both at the sametime can increase the chance of... Read more »

thought/treated for pcp

Hello Dr. Ben.Several years ago I when I lived in Junction, I was one of your patients. I am now presently living in Europe. Once in Europe, I put off getting a HIV specialist. I have finally gotten one, and my numbers are not good. VL 20,000...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and nice to hear from you.Sorry to hear about the interruption in treatment and decline in CD4s.Fortunately, it sounds like you're back in care and getting better. As for your lung symptoms, it appears that you've had good testing... Read more »

treatment of pcp

You are a wonderful person.... saw you at the conferenve in Costa mesa a few months ago... My bf just got PCP, treating with Bactrim now(getting better).. He just got his HIV test(results not known til next week). Suspect positive...My question is:...

Response from Judith Currier, M.D.

University of CA, LA School of Medicine

Dear S-Thank-you for your kind words. The usual course of therapy for acute PCP is 21 days, after that he will be put on a preventative dose of once daily to keep him from getting it again. I agree that he should get over the PCP before taking on... Read more »

Recent PCP/ How long can I last?

Dear Dr. Feinberg, I have been HIV positive for the last 13 yrs., I recently lost my job and insurance, and even though I felt like something was happening, I didn't go to the doctor. I was recently admitted to the hospital twice for PCP, the...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

I agree with you that your situation has some urgency to it. I recommend that you contact the clinic and lean on them a bit (remember that the squeaky wheel gets the grease), or see if there is another alternative for HIV care in your area. The... Read more »

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pcp (aids) And still regain health?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does this happen? Anyone been diagnosed with aids and then start meds, perhaps clean up lifestyle and then start feeling better? Gaining weight, feeling 'normal' and going on to live life for years more.
Anyone have input on this?
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Untreated PCP

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi,

I have a friend who has made it known that he is refusing any further medical treatment. He has recently been diagnosed with PCP. Knowing that untreated PCP is a one way street, can anyone tell me what to expect, or even tell me what to tell... Read more »

Fiance in the hospital with PCP

Posted by schedir81, 4 Replies

Hello, I just brought my girl to the hospital today and she is being treated for pcp. She stopped taking her meds around 3 to four years ago after an incident in her life threw her in complete denial.

She was afraid of me leaving her and for not... Read more »

Son has PCP

Posted by Anonymous

Our son is gay. He has never told us that he has tested positive for HIV, which I am sure that he would find difficult to tell us. Yes we have totally accepted his lifestyle with support and love. His companion called tonight and said that he had... Read more »

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