Is Brain Fog A Symptom Of Hepatitis

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brain fog and depression

I have been on Zerit, Ziagen, and Viramune for 3 yrs. Undetectable, CD4's 530. I started to feel low energy, depressed and "brain fog," affecting my thinking and memory. Liver enzymes are slightly elevated. My doctor and I agreed...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

H pylori would be unlikely as the cause of your symptoms. Have you been evaluated for low thyroid or low other hormone levels (i.e. testosterone). Have you had a mental health evaluation? KH... Read more »

Have you ever had "brain fog?"

Hello and thank you for considering my question. I'm on Truvada, Reyataz and Ritonavir to... Read more »

Response from Brian Conway, M.D. »

Brain fog and HIV

I've been HIV+ for 17 years and have dealt with "brain fog" off and on for years. I... Read more »

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Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV

What Happens to People Who Have Hepatitis C The Natural History of HCV Although hepatitis C also affects other parts of the body, your liver is the organ most affected. Your liver is an essential organ with hundreds of functions. On a daily... Read more »

Understanding Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS

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Hepatitis C Virus Can Damage Brain Cells

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Anyone else out there had Hepatitis-B? PLS answer!

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