Is Fatigue Dangerous

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Fatigue

The Bottom Line Fatigue is a very common condition for people with HIV. Untreated fatigue can make HIV disease progress faster. It can be very difficult to figure out the cause of fatigue. Several different factors can cause the same symptoms. Blood tests can identify some causes but not others. The more information you can give your health care provider, the easier it will be to determine what is causing your fatigue and how to treat it.

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Anabolic Steroids for Fatigue

Mr. Molaghan: I am HIV negative but my lover is HIV positive. His doctor has recently given him anabolic steroids for his symptoms of treatment-related fatigue. It seems to me that this could be dangerous on a long term basis. Is there anything more...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

Hello. The use of anabolic steroids is becoming more widely accepted for treatment of HIV wasting syundrome. Also, the use of androgens (testosterone) is quite useful in treating fatigue related to hypogonadism (inadequate production of the male... Read more »

Low CD4 and Just Started Atripla: Common Cold Danger?

Diagnosed a month ago with CD4 of 50 and VL of 450,000. Started Atripla a week ago, after phenotype results came back. My partner has developed sniffles and post nasal drip over the past 24 hours. Given my low numbers and only recently initiated...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello John,Your partner needs a complete evaluation by a competent HIV physician specialist. His Article is obviously not effective (assuming he's been on it for several months), as his HIV plasma viral load is quite high (175K). He may well be... Read more »

extreme fatigue, "you look pale"

I had PROTECTED sex with a man where I was penetrated. I am unsure of his status but for the last 3 weeks I have been really run down feeling. I have had several people say hey you look pale! You getting sick? I was not all that worried about...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,OK, let's start with the definition of "protected." It means to shield from injury or danger. So assuming your shield was intact, you did not put yourself in danger. Second, you tested negative at 7 weeks. What could that... Read more »

Quality of life with fatigue

I was diagnosed in 1997 with HepC/HIV I know that I got my Hep in 1984, but the HIV is in question and I've heard different doctor's opinions some say 1984 or 1996, who knows? I have some mild strain of Hep C, even the heavy drinker who...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No doubt quality of life needs to be factored into every treatment equation. I agree with your HIV specialist that drug holidays are dangerous and should be avoided.If multiple "doctors constantly tell (you) that (you) have depression as... Read more »

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fatigue ARS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

When people refer to fatigue as an ARS, is it a fatigue to the point where someone does not have any strength to carry out activities and a general feeling of weekness to the point of exhaustion or would a general feeling of always being sleepy with... Read more »

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I have had recurrent extreme fatigue for the past 21 years. I have neither anemia nor parasites, eat and sleep well, not feeling depressed nor stressed out, taking vitamins. What could be causing this, and what possible recourses to diagnosis or... Read more »

Extreme fatigue and severe night sweats

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Hi everyone, the protease inhibitors are not working for me, I have extreme fatigue and night sweats, I would do anything to have some energy back into my life, any ideas about any over the counter herbs or other that could help without the... Read more »

Fatigue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How would fatigue due to early HIV infection affect a person? Would one have no energy to engage in daily activities, active sports? Feel tired and sleep a lot earlier than usual?

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