Is Zinc Deficiency A Sign That You Are Getting HIV

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Can Iron & Zinc supplementation increased Viral Loads?

I understand that in South Africa the Dept of Health advises against Iron & Zinc supplementation due to the concern that it causes increased Viral Loads? Are you familiar with this theory? Is there any science confirming this? I would have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Nutrition can be a confusing topic, particularly when broken down to the level of vitamin, mineral and micronutrient components. As it turns out, not having enough (a deficiency) can lead to problems. However, over-supplementing can lead to... Read more »

Iron deficiency and HIV

Dear Dr. BOB, I wrote to you earlier (2months ago) concerning my HIV exposure (Oral sex, frottage+ precum + fingering) (Im the Middle East guy if you remember me), I got tested negative for HIV (by ELISA) and other STDs after 2 months of my last...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Responding directly to your six specific questions:1.No.2.The guidelines recommend testing at the three-month mark. For a variety of reasons that I've discussed multiple times in this forum I agree with these guidelines (see below).3.If... Read more »

IGG-subclass deficiency & HIV risk

Dr Bob,I tried to ask a question about a year ago or longer.. Well, I didn't try.. I did ask... But never got an answer... I am freaking out here in Vietnam and need your help.. After using your site as my number one source of ingormation for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Francisco,Actually your question was asked only 24 hours ago and it was indeed answered. (See below.) However, I have no doubt you are indeed "freaking out in Vietnam." That's why I suggested you consult a psychiatrist. They are... Read more »

SIGNS FROM HEAVEN (BIRD TURDS AS HIV SIGN FROM HEAVEN, 2009)

Hi Dr Bob,It is me again ever since my exposure 1 year ago. Then I was lucky to overcome it after I seek comfort from you. I have make 2 donations before and I promise I to make another one soon. I been actively searching for answers these few days...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello One Eye Monster,So let me get this straight. You believe you are getting signs from heaven about your possibly being HIV infected, because a bird pooped on your head??? And also a bird pooped on your washed laundry, which was hanging outside.... Read more »

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Been over a year! Could I be getting signs now?

Posted by scared1305, 4 Replies

Hi, I had a risky experience over a year ago and after thirty days went and got checked and got negative results! But was not told to come back and get tested. I abstained from my partner until my results because I thought I was Okay! Now I have... Read more »

is chapped lips a sign of hiv infection

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I recently had a high risk encounter and a few weeks after got really cracked chapped lips.I happened to have other symptoms as well just curious cause I haven't heard much about it being a symptom. Read more »

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My doctor is refusing to treat my HIV until I sign

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As a newly diagnosed HIV gay man, living in Edmonton Alberta, ( diagnosed 1 year now) I am facing what I beleive to be discrimination and bullying by my doctor. My counts when first diagnosed were CD4 500 and viral load 16,000. Over... Read more »

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