Is Tiredness A Sign Of AIDS

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When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV -- not how you feel. Your mind is a powerful thing. 1.There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks...

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HIV anemia tiredness vs. exhaustion

Hello,Could you tell me the difference between HIV anemia tiredness and HIV anemia exhaustion?Thank-you....you're the best. You always make me smile.Smiley ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Smiley,Can I tell you the difference between being tired and being exhausted? Hmmmmm - is this a trick question? Well, let's see. There is an old proverb that might help: "Man who runs in front of car gets TIRED while man who runs... Read more »

Tiredness

I have had an AIDS diagnosis since 2007. I have been on Atripla since then and my viral load is less than 50 but my t-cells have not broken the magic mark of 200 (new labs due in April). I have been experiencing extreme exhaustion daily even though...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,HIV/AIDS-associated fatigue is an extremely common and oh-so-annoying complication of being virally enhanced. The cause often turns out to be multifactorial, meaning there is often a number of underlying factors working in tandem to zap our... Read more »

TIREDNESS.

I have been HIV+ for four years. I find that I get a little tired from time to time. Is this common? I am not on any medication....

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

While it is fairly common for people with HIV to experience periodic tiredness, particularly if they have an elevated viral load, there are many, many reasons that someone can feel tired from time-to-time. If you are not under the care of a... Read more »

Tiredness and HIV

Hi,My husband is HIV positive and has been taking antiretrovirals since 2009. He is also taking Warfarin. He goes to the gym 6 days per week, and has a healthy lifestyle.I am a little worried as he gets tired easily. Is this normal? He has a...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

Fatigue is a common complaint and can result from both the virus and medications. Getting regular physical exercise and living healthy can only help. Adequate rest is also extremely important both to combat fatigue and to maintain health. He... Read more »

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Is tiredness a symptom?

Posted by James1941, 5 Replies

Tested HIV+ in Sept 2005, contracted it in March or April 2005 (I think) regular monitoring, still no medication, readings holding steady. What I want to know is whether tiredness is a symptom of HIV. For example, my home is fairly small but more... Read more »

rotten teeth a sign of aids?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i have several really rotten teeth. does anyone know if this is a sign of aids?

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Signs ?????

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I just have one question does everyone have signs of having HIV/AIDS?
Im not sure what Im getting is a symptom of this diease or if it is all in my head I have been exposed to AIDS and got tested days ago, will not get results back for a couple of... Read more »

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