Probiotics And Hiv

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Probiotics & HIV Medicatons?

I seem to go back and forth between constipation and IBS, even before I was HIV+ and on medications. Now it seems even worse. I have tried Metamucil for regularity and it does help but it's hard to regulate the effective dosage daily and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Not much published research. I have had numerous patients try various probiotic products on regimens similar to yours. I have not observed nor would I generally suspect a major problem (inform your HIV doc so that he/she can monitor). The hoped... Read more »

Probiotics and Atripla

I recently discovered I have a spastic colon. I was perscribed Bentyl. A friend suggested... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

protease &probiotics

I am currently taking a probiotic (Pimal Defense) Among other things it claims to raise protease... Read more »

Response from David Wohl, M.D. »

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Articles

A "Cultured" Response to HIV: Probiotics in Yogurt Could Hold Keys to Optimal Gut Health in HIVers

Yogurt may be a delicious snack for many people, and can be a healthy alternative to most pastries or potato chips. But can it also raise CD4 counts and protect against some HIV-related infections? Maybe so, say some researchers. A recent article in... Read more »

Side Effects of HIV Drugs

Table of Contents Side Effects and HIV Drugs Being Informed About Side Effects Helps Women and Side Effects Milder Side Effects More Serious Side Effects Other Possible Side Effects Side Effects or Toxicities During Pregnancy ... Read more »

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HIV, Vitamins and Supplements

Table of Contents Micronutrients and HIV Getting Enough Taking Supplements Micronutrients and HIV Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are called micronutrients. Even thoughthe body only needs small amounts, micronutrients are... Read more »

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Diarrhea/HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I live in Los Angeles and has HIV since 1982, I've had diarrhea for three weeks and got on a vitamin supplement with herbs, probiotics,colon cleanser, vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidents and enzymes. My diarrhea went away in one and a half days and I... Read more »

living with HIV is a complex disease

Posted by POZGAL44, 1 Reply

Well this time last year when i got my physical for the year and had my pap smase done the results of it was i had an yeast infected and so this year it`s the same thing again with me another yeast infected so now i`am taking metronidazole 500mg one... Read more »

VL decreasing w/out meds

Posted by mscaramelle, 1 Reply

Hi All....I was diagnosed as HIV+ in Feb of this year. My first test in April showed VL of 1100, 1 month later - 2600, so 6 months later in November, I expected to see the numbers to keep doubling or at least increasing...however, my VL is 570. I... Read more »

Advice on eating please.

Posted by Billy_G, 9 Replies

My partner has full blown AIDS and is going trough a very tough time at the moment. He's been diagnosed with MAS as well and had to undergo an operation recently leaving him very weak and EXTREMELY wasted away. Our Dr also changed his cocktail and... Read more »

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