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Memory Loss And Hiv

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Memory loss and HIV treatment

I have a friend who is 26 years old and has just been diagnosied with HIV 6 months ago, has started treatment due to t-cell count and has realized that their is a major memory problem and has a hard time trying to concentrate, this problem has...
Ewald Horwath, M.D.

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine
Memory problems are not typical side effects of these drugs, but memory impairment can be caused by HIV. Your friend may benefit from some careful evaluation of his memory to get an objective assessment and to see if there is enough of a memory... Read more »

HIV and memory loss

I have been living with HIV for 16 years. I am still undetectable and have a CD4 count around... Read more »

Another HIV and Memory Loss Question

I have read several recent articles regarding HIV and AIDS related dementia, however I do not feel... Read more »
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The Well Project

HIV and the Brain

Table of Contents Introduction HIV-Associated Brain Problems Diagnosing MCMD and HAD Treatment for MCMD and HAD Help for Memory Problems Taking Care of Yourself Introduction The brain is a very important organ. It controls... Read more »
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HIV and Memory Loss

Posted by ScotCharles, 4 Replies
I'm curious how many of you --

1. Have experienced easily forgetting things or have trouble learning new things

2. Have a hard time with math

3. Have trouble paying attention for a long period of time

4. Have trouble finding the right words to get... Read more »

Memory loss

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
When does memory loss usually occur when contracting HIV ? and why does this occur ? and how badly is the memory loss ? Read more »

Memory loss

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
why do you get memory loss with hiv ? Read more »

Memory loss

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies
Is memory loss a symptom of early hiv infection (3 months after an exposure)?

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