Is Nausea A Symptom Of Hiv?

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Caring for Your Gut: Dealing With Diarrhea, Nausea and Other Stomach Problems if You Have HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents Gut Basics The Gut and HIV Diarrhea and HIV Coping With Diarrhea Nausea, Vomiting and Loss of Appetite Gas, Bloating and Heartburn Taking Care of Yourself Gut Basics The gut includes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, andanus. It is also called the gastrointestinal or GI tract. The gut plays an important role in keeping you healthy. It is where food isdigested and nutrients absorbed...

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Can HIV alone cause Nausea?

I had unprotected sex with a call girl and now has all signs of HIV after 5 weeks. Terribly worried. What bothers most are: a)Nausea: esp. around meal time; b) Dizzy: this is hand-in-hand with nausea. c) headache; d) Myalgia: neck and forearms; e)...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

The sypmtoms that you describe could certainly be caused by psychological issues related to anxiety and stress. HIV infection acutely usually presents in one of several ways (it doesn't sound like you have any of these): viral syndrome (fevers,... Read more »

HIV and nausea/ vomiting

Hi, i'm Kris. With the exception of one extended vacation, I have been on HART since my diagnosis 11 years ago. Three years ago I developed occasional nausea and vomiting. Two years ago attacked became more frequent. This year I've...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It would be crucial to define cause of the nausea (GI work up including motility studies, CNS imaging and evaluation, et cetera). In some cases we have placed a gastrostomy feeding tube into stomach/duodenum for meds and nutrition. Medical... Read more »

Nausea from HIV meds

I have been on norvir, truvada, prezista for 3 yrs. I have gained 40lbs, lost itwith exercise and diet (but felt very nauseous dieting) and then gained it back. I find that I have increased food sensitivity to lactose, EXTREME SOY allergy (so avoid...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, and thanks for posting. Sometimes nausea may paradoxically produce weight gain as in a situation like yours. You should discuss changing your regimen with your doctor to see if a different combination would be better for you.Good luck!... Read more »

Nausea, Diahrea, Pains

I am currently on Viramune and Truvada for HIV (for 18 months). I also take 60mg Cymbalta, 800 Asyclovir, and 30mg of Niphedipine. The last thre emonths I have had digestive track problems. Parasites that have been treated and haven't shown...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Viramune is usually well tolerated unless there are liver related problems. The tenofovir in Truvada sometimes can cause ongoing stomach complaints and diarrhea. I would say that the overall GI profile for Viramune + Truvada is pretty good. If you... Read more »

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Nausea and ARS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Ok quick question. I had a fever of 99.6 and i was feeling nauseous. Here is the thing. I only felt nauseous when I was actually eating. not during any other time. My appetite was nearly gone and i could not eat a lot at all. I would start to... Read more »

NAUSEA

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

what kind of nausea do you get from HIV ? and is nausea caused by worrying about stuff i.e HIV i was freaking big time with alot of stuff basically i thought everything gave me HIV Read more »

strong headache,a little nausea

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi,
Thanks for your kindness reading my story and giving me your advice!
2 montsdays ago,I had one protected sex with one sexworker but unprotected oral sex on my penis! 40 days later,I suddenly got strong headache(stronger at night),feeling cold... Read more »

Nausea and nobody is pregnant!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Okay, please give me your honest opinion here....

I had a quick encounter with a girl... we kissed, I sucked her breasts, she gave me unprotected oral for about 3 mins, and had protected vaginal. That was two days ago, and I have been trying not to... Read more »

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