I Have Diarrhea And Rash I Think I Have Hiv

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

Diarrhea

Some other products that are usually sold to treat constipation can also help with diarrhea. These products contain "soluble" fiber that adds bulk and absorbs water. This includes products like Metamucil, Citrucel, or other products that contain psyllium. 3. Alternative Therapies for Diarrhea: Acidophilus capsules (which contain helpful bacteria) can help restore normal digestion, especially when you are taking antibiotics. Some types of...

Ask the Experts

HIV Diarrhea is ruining my life!

Dear Dr,I am 31 and have been HIV for a very long time, practically growing up with it. I have always been healthy and never gotten sick until recently over the past 2 years. On and off I have had bad diarrhea. More on then off. It is horrible. I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I assume you have an an extensive GI work-up including looking for lactose deficiency, gluten sensitivity, parasites, etc? There are a number of new HIV medications soon to be available (such as the Merck integrase inhibitor) that should have quite... Read more »

Diarrhea - HIV- or GI-related?

My primary care physician is an ID Specialist. He wants me to see a GI specialist because he thinks my continued problem with diarrhea is GI-related and not HIV-related. I was diagnosed in 1991 and went on meds and was doing extremely well with...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Treatment with effective HIV meds can certainly mask HIV-related neuropathy. Increase visceral fat in the setting of HIV infection (+/- treatment) is a complicated situation. Exercise, diet, stopping or switching HIV meds, growth hormone or growth... Read more »

I think i have hiv

about a month ago, i went to a prostitute to have sex. She gave me oral without me wearing a condom and then we had sex.. Afterwards i used the same tissue paper she used to take off my condom to clean my penis... recently i got a flu , i have a...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:No, you do not have to worry. Receiving oral sex is a really low-risk activity. I would not be concerned about it. By using a condom for penetrative sex, you effectively protected yourself against HIV, so there is no worry there either. HIV... Read more »

are you not answering because you think I have HIV and don't want to tell me? it's ok I'll live

i had unprotected vag intercourse id like to share my symptoms, testing and questions...symptomsgeneralized pain in lymph nodes- confirmed swollen by doc in groin and necksore throatstuffy noseunproductive cough for the past 5 weeks and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Had I known you were planning to cram my inbox with multiple, rapid-fire, repetitive posts, I might have decided to delete them all en masse. I find such behavior both impolite and annoying.See below for the response to your question, which... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Morning diarrhea and other issues.. a sign?

Posted by worried_dude, 1 Reply

Right, so here is what happened.

About 10 weeks back, whilst on holiday, I had sex with a sex worker. At the end of the session, I withdrew and was shocked to see that the condom had totally slipped off; it was inside the girl. I immediately washed... Read more »

HIV Rash???-HELP..

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

What does a HIV type rash look like? It is part of ARS or ARC? When does it happen? Is it the first sign of HIV or AIDS???..please please help me..I cant take the worry and my doctor won't see me for two weeks!..I HATE HMO's

Read more »

rash & hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I recently posted a question here about a rash as a symptom of ars.Thnx for those that replyed I appreciate it greatly.I was asked to be more specific about my exposoire so here goes.I was involded in a scuffle between one of my friends and things... Read more »

HIv 2 small rashes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had a positive eliza for HIV 2 indeterminate in February, retested in April positive Eliza negative Western blot. Im not @ risk only 3 partners in my life but im still very worried, my doctor tells me its so rare its highly unlikely that I would... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>