Night Sweats Diarrhea And Hiv

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Some other products that are usually sold to treat constipation can also help with diarrhea. These products contain "soluble" fiber that adds bulk and absorbs water. This includes products like Metamucil, Citrucel, or other products that contain psyllium. 3. Alternative Therapies for Diarrhea: Acidophilus capsules (which contain helpful bacteria) can help restore normal digestion, especially when you are taking antibiotics. Some types of...

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Night Sweats not concerning my specialist enough?

Hi there, I'm a 21 year old english man living in France. I was diagnosed with HIV in february 2008. Since my diagnosis my CD4 has fluctuated around 550-650, and my viral load started at 500, went up to 20 000 and is now down to 10 000 (im not...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Night sweats are a very nonspecific symptom that can occur with a variety of infections, malignancies, and mental health issues like panic attacks or post-traumatic stress disorder. Given that your CD4 count is 550, it is extremely unlikely that... Read more »

Night Sweats and Weight loss; HELP!

I hope you can answer this question. I have had several health problems since having sex with a prostitue from Cameroon, West Africa five years ago.Approximately two week after unprotected sex (she lubricated a vibrator with her pussy and inserted...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

That's quite some saga. I decided not to shorten it, but to include the whole story. I doubt you have HIV if you have been tested for both HIV-1 and HIV-2. It may pay to be seen by an infectious diseases expert. Have you been tested for TB?... Read more »

sweating a lot? (NIGHT SWEATS, 2011)

Hey Doc,i need ua help.i was diagnosd HIV+ in 2008 n i had herpes but dey usually cum n go,but my problem is dat i am sweating alot in an abnormal way especialy when i sleep or doing some activ work,do you think i might b having a serious problem or...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unfortunately I cannot evaluate the cause of your night sweats over the Internet. Certainly your increased sweating could be caused by anxiety due to your recent problems with the mother of your child. However, there are many other potential... Read more »

night sweats ,resperidal, combivir,viramune & hiv

I thought i was experiencing severe night sweats becuase of my hiv, for 7 years now.I recently cut my risperidal from 1 mg. to half and the night sweats stopped within a week,I take valium 5mg.x2 and very occassional half 1mg.xnax plus my combivir...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

It sounds like you found the solution to the night sweats. I'm not sure why you are on the risperidone, or why your physician insists on continuing the 1 mg dose, so it's difficult for me to advise you further.There are alternatives to... Read more »

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Headaches, Night Sweats & Muscle/Joint Pain

Posted by Client9, 2 Replies

About Me: 33yr old Male, with Diabetes, Ulcerative Colitis & GERD. I take Meds for Diabetes but it is till out of control and I should be on Insulin. Recently unemployed with no Health Insurance.

Risk: Broken condom during anal sex(April 23), I... Read more »

Clear up the sweating/night sweats issue!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had what I consider "night sweats"....Approximately 10-12 days after "exposure". They lasted may 4 nights or so, haven't had trouble since. Woke up sweating at night, not DRENCHED...just kinda sticky sweaty on my shoulders, forehead and neck.

No... Read more »

Hiv+ for 20yrs/No meds having night sweats/rash

Posted by ajpooboy, 5 Replies

I am a white male Nordic background and have never been sick.I have never been on Meds ever. Been Poz for 20+ yrs but now am having night sweats/day sweats and have developed a rash all over my body. Mt CD4 has always been around 600 and my VL... Read more »

Define "night sweats" to me.....

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I know an HIV symptom CAN be night sweats. Do these night sweats happen during ARS? After? And if so, how long after? A few months after infection? Years?
I know sweating in itself is common and could be from MANY different things. Just wondering... Read more »

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