Is Nausea Associated With 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 Anorexia Gas, Bloating and Heartburn Taking Care of Yourself Gut Basics The gut includes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. It is also called the gastrointestinal or GI tract. The gut plays an important role in keeping you healthy. It is where food is broken down, digested, and the...

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Symptoms associated with long-term HIV

I really wasn't sure to which forum to submit my question, but this seemed like the most appropriate.I've been HIV positive for 17 years, and was relatively asymptomatic for the first 12 years or so. About five years ago I began having...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Good set of issues /questions for which good data is still lacking. Chronic HIV infection may accelerate aging and fraility which can manifest itself in a number of ways which are often non-specific. The effect of antiretroviral therapy may be... Read more »

Treatment for nausea related to Cryptosporidium

I was diagnosed with Advanced HIV in February 2002. Since then I have dealt with PCP Pneumonia and other minor health issues. In August 2004 I was diagnosed with Cryptosporidium. Since then I have continuously had issues with constant nausea. I...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Many people (including doctors) do not appreciate the misery associated with chronic nausea and its profound impact on quality of life. In the setting of nausea associated with HIV infection and its complications there are often strategies to help... Read more »

Neuropathy & Nausea

Hi Doc, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read this. I have tested NEGATIVE at 9,11,14(all ELISA) and 20(Oraquick) weeks.I also did the PCR testing which came back negative. But still I have symptoms of HIV. I am experiencing pain in my groin, enlarged...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Although peripheral neuropathy can be associated with acute HIV infection, your serial test results (including the negative PCR test) effectively rule out HIV infection, especially from an exposure that occurred 20 weeks ago. I would not worry... Read more »

Nausea Patch Drug Interactions/HAART

I suffer from stomach cramps & nausea often and am on Viracept, Combivir & Diflucan. A doctor friend of mine recommended a new 'patch' for nausea, but I'm concerned about drug interactions. Are you aware of this new patch...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The only nausea patch I am familiar with is the scopolamine patch. I would not expect any major drug interactions with your HIV drugs listed in your question. For nausea I also often use REglan and/or Marinol for a while. If the stomach cramps... Read more »

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