Is Renal Function Affected By Hiv

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Creatine and Renal function

Hi Nelson - Thanks for taking the time to answer this question. I was recently diagnosed on Feb 14th and have since been on on Atripla. Most of my numbers are heading in the right direction with the exception of my Creatinine levels appear...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Thanks for your kind words. I am glad my writings give you hope. We truly are not victims and can take full control of our healths while we outsmart this little bugger.I would NOT take any supplements, specially creatine, if your creatinine levels... Read more »

renal function and meds

Dr Dave, noticed your response to "being on meds & side effects etc recentlt. I have more... Read more »

Response from David Wohl, M.D. »

Renal failure or side-effects?

I have been on effeverance,combivir and cotrimoxazole for almost three years.My viral load has been... Read more »

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Tenofovir-Containing Regimens May Not Be the Best Option for Patients With Abnormal Baseline Renal Function

Since the development of tenofovir (TDF, Viread) began, decreases in renal function among HIV-infected patients taking tenofovir-containing regimens have been reported. This was somewhat expected due to the renal clearance and metabolic pathway of... Read more »

Renal Complications of HIV/AIDS

Introduction Assessing Kidney Function Types of Kidney Disease Complications of Decreased Kidney Function The Impacts of Kidney Disease on Medications and of Medications on Kidney Disease Conclusion Selected Sources Introduction Renal... Read more »

Associations Between Tenofovir Use and Renal Complications in VA Cohort

Tenofovir is one of the most widely used antiretrovirals and the association with a generally low risk of renal complications has been widely reported. However, there has been conflicting data on potential for renal complications with cumulative use... Read more »

Renal Insufficiency Among HIV-Infected Patients in the SUN Study

Turner Overton, M.D. Hi. This is Turner Overton from Washington University in St. Louis. I'm in front of our poster, "Prevalence and Predictors of Renal Insufficiency Among HIV-Infected Patients." 1 This is part of the SUN cohort, which is a... Read more »

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Please help me. Can't even function...

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I had an encounter with an ex-boyfriend a couple days ago. My anxiety is getting the best of me.

This encounter was a one time thing. Bad part is we used no protection and he didn't "pull out".

He had just gotten out of a 1 1/2 year relationship... Read more »

I can't function(need expert help_

Posted by byond_the_world, 2 Replies

I had sex and i recently knew that person is HIV positive. we had Anal sex but with condums.. but i got blow job without condums and there was also a third person involved i had a test after exactly 8 weeks and it was negative.. but i still so... Read more »

New Emagazine for hiv affected and infected.

Posted by kicker, 1 Reply

Ok, so a little background. A few months ago, after finding out I was positive and not knowing what to do, I decided that I would create a website devoted to people affected and infected by HIV. I had multiple reasons for this, one my neg partner... Read more »

Elevated Liver Function Test After Exposure?

Posted by MiamiLat, 2 Replies

Hello out there. Does anyone have any knowledge on liver function tests? Has anyone had elevated enzymes?
My exposure occurred on 12/05/05 by having unprotected insertive anal sex with an HIV pos partner. I tested NEG at 6 wks via OraQuick, 12 wks/... Read more »

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