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Blood Work: Two Common Tests to Use for Monitoring HIV Disease

Introduction CD4 Cell Count Tests Why Do You Use CD4 Counts? CD4 Counts and When to Start Therapy What Do CD4 Counts Mean? Viral Load Tests How Often Should Viral Loads Be Tested? What Tests Are Used? Getting Viral Load Tests Viral Load and Women Interpreting Test Results Disease Progression and Therapy Commentary Introduction Two of the most common tests that you and your doctor will use to monitor your health are...

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Different manifestation of a common primary HIV infection symptom?

Dear Dr,Thank you from the bottom of my heart that you have been stretching your helping hands to those who desperately need some answers. I posted a question about couple weeks ago but went unanswered. I would appreciate it if you could kindly read...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Dear Worried Soul,As I hope you and our other readers know this Forum is dedicated to questions pertaining to HIV-related Fatigue and Anemia, questions pertaining to possible infection should be directed to our forum on Safe Sex, Prevention, and... Read more »

HIV / CVID (COMMON VARIABLE IMMUNODEFICIENCY) (HYPOGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA 2008)

Im a gay man, 44. Over the last 8 years I have had the tell-tail signs of swollen neck glands, soaking night sweats, shingles, persistent chest infections and bacterial pneumonia. In May 2006 I tested negative for HIV (the test was a spot of blood...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Actually, HIV often sends serum antibody levels up, not down. HIV causes hypergammaglobulinemia, not hypogammaglobulinemia. This is a consequence of immune activation. I'll repost some information below from the archives concerning CVID and... Read more »

I was place on PEP after oral exposure

Dr. Frascino-Thanks very much for providing such a wonderful and complete forum on safe sex and HIV prevention. Its been very helpful and reassuring to read through your responses to so many people. My question pertains to HIV and oral sex (didnt...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Concerned House Hunter,First off, I know several real estate agents who would like to show you their units at your earliest convenience.Next, turning to your specific questions:1.Generally speaking, PEP would not be recommended for such a... Read more »

COMMON PRACTICE

No need to post. You obviously believe this is insane. However, I have been strung along for 14 months and have seen 16 Dr's for various symptoms. All have unquestionably denied that HIV was the cause. One was a shrink who spent the hour...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Skullduggery of 16 separate physicians in a row would be statistically unrealistic, don't cha think? How about a much more logical potential solution to your conundrum? What if your HIV test from the anonymous testing center was a false... Read more »

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What are common symptoms of serconversion?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

When someone is seroconvering , what are the typical symptoms? tiredness? vomiting? nausea? diarrhea? Do you feel like your body is going crazy on you? 1000 different pains here and there or ??????? Any input from the Pro's would be appreciated..... Read more »

a place for HIV poz people to come and cill...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am a 43 yo black male living in NYC, and I was diagnosed with HIV 4 years ago when I was hospitalized with PCP. While in the hospital, one of the doctors came to evaluate me for CMV while a co-worker and my lanlord were visiting me and he... Read more »

China is a bad place to be HIV positive

Posted by JAdam

Hello,

My name is Adam. I live in China. I am Canadian. One of my best friends was recently diagnosed HIV positive. She is Chinese, 39, a successful business woman. She desperately needs support. She is considering moving to Canada because she can't... Read more »

Best place to live in USA with HIV?

Posted by TonyBakerOK, 5 Replies

Hello.

I have been positive since 2005, and have lived in Tennessee, Texas, California and Currently Oklahoma.

It seems like every state is different when it comes to HIV services and Ryan White stuff.

I just moved HOME to Oklahoma and I am miserable,... Read more »

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