Someone Who Has Rheumatoid Arthritis And Hiv

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Rheumatoid arthritis, HIV & treatment

I'm a patient with RA since I was 18. My RA was not very active for the last ten years. I was diagnosed with HIV in 2006 (but likely have had the disease for over ten years). I'm currently undetectable, with a T-cell count of about 280....

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

There are no good randomized controlled studies, and what has been published in the medical literature is anecdotal. Although there is clearly risks associated with these products, particularly in developing active tuberculosis, there is not much... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hiv Testing

Hi Dr. Bob,I have first searched the archives and honestly did not find an answer to this question.... Read more »

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and HIV Medications

I was diagosed as having HIV/AIDS in August 2003. At that time I was admitted to the hospital with... Read more »

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An Overview of Isentress (Raltegravir, MK-0518)

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New York Times Examines Effects of Medicare Prescription Drug Plan on Patients, Including Those Living With HIV/AIDS

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has anyone heard of HIV tests being hampered by artthirits?

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rheumatoid arthritis,

Posted by Crystal

My doctor seems to think I have an autoimmune disorder *eyes crossed double take* what! lol

She's testing for everything from lupus to B19 parvo virus but is leaning toward rheumatoid arthritis and so far Xrays indicate this is defiantly possible. I... Read more »

Connection between my arthritis and HIV?

Posted by Anonymous

I was diagnosed with arthritis in my knee. Dr didn't know cause, I did have a staph infection this summer which I am wondering could have caused Septic Arthritis, or is there any connection between my HIV (14 years)? So many conditions seem to be... Read more »

Joint Pain caused by liver, HIV, meds, arthritis?

Posted by ScotCharles, 3 Replies

Has anyone experienced joint pain that was diagnosed as relating to either HIV or the meds? Don't laugh now, but my elbows are warm to the touch, and I have a burning pain in them. I have liver problems which cause my right shoulder and the right... Read more »

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