I'm Always Feeling Sick Could It Be Hiv

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Feeling Sick and Being Well or Feeling Well and Getting Sick

Can how one feels predict the results of the next set of labs?It is common to find people who feel well and then turn out to have very low CD4 counts.This is true both on and off therapy.It would be useful to see what differences might be found...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unfortunately, with HIV disease how one feels does not necessarily predict viral load or CD4 cell counts. This is true both on and off therapy.Yes, there are "clinical" signs of potential disease progression (immune deterioration),... Read more »

Sick of feeling sick

Dr. Bob, I beg of you, Please, Please answer my question!! I performed oral sex on a man 14 months... Read more »

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Feeling sick

I am HIV positive. My cd4 count is 375 and my viral load is low. Why do I still feel sick?... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

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I feel sick..

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I feel sick to my stomach. I've got so much on my mind it isn't even funny. This new company that came in, wants us to make a decision to go with them on the 28th. On top of that is of course the HIV test. I have to wait til July 2nd for the result.... Read more »

I feel sick to my stomach and haven't eaten in day

Posted by jackiec, 2 Replies

i feel so sick to my stomach. i needed to write you all to get your advice. i know i sound pathetic. i had unprotected sex and then 3 days later my lymph nodes swelled up in my neck and it seemed like my throat hurt but it didn;t really seem like a... Read more »

just got sick found out hiv + at 50

Posted by mike817, 4 Replies

my life is upside down I was just in the hospital for two weeks had tested neg two years ago now positive and my world is upside down. I started meds and I have little knowledge as to what I am going to experience over the coming months years. At 50... Read more »

Worried Sick.. Is Yeast Infectious for HIV? (Long)

Posted by kdman, 1 Reply

Hey all,

I've been reading these boards and Dr Bob's Q&A's over the past month and a bit... and it's helped as well as disheartened at the same time.

I've been a textbook "Worried Well" over the past several weeks. I hope to believe that severe... Read more »

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