Truvada Fever Nausea Loss Of Appetite

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Caring for Your Gut: Dealing With Diarrhea, Nausea and Other Stomach Problems if You Have HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents Gut Basics The Gut and HIV Diarrhea and HIV Coping With Diarrhea Nausea, Vomiting and Anorexia Gas, Bloating and Heartburn Taking Care of Yourself Gut Basics The gut includes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. It is also called the gastrointestinal or GI tract. The gut plays an important role in keeping you healthy. It is where food is broken down, digested, and the...

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Having fever and loss of appetite now..am i down with HIV? Please help! Worried sick...

Dear Dr. Frascino,I'm worried sick about the condition that i am in right now. I hope this question has never been asked before (i did a search but couldnt find something close to it).About roughly a month ago i had protected sex with 2...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

weak, no appetite,no fever what do ya think?

Dr.Rob, I recently moved from Roch.N.Y.("smile-guy","Abbotts lover too"), to Ft.Lauderedale Fla. and have been sick most of the time w/ fatigue,night sweats, loss of appetite, cough, sinus,fevers, etc.. Could this be change to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Dave,Couldn't take those bitter Rochester winters anymore, eh?Unfortunately I cannot diagnose the cause of your symptoms over the Internet. An appropriate evaluation would include a complete medical history, review of your medical file and... Read more »

Loss of Appetite on Kaletra + Combivir

Dear Dr. Pierone-I have been on a regimen of Kaletra & Combivir for the past two months. Unfortunately, the regimen has left me with a no appetite. I was wondering what you might prescribe or change to alleviate this condition.Thanks very much....

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. Usually a loss of appetite on this regimen is related to the AZT in Combivir. So changing Combivir to either Epzicom or Truvada would make sense. Truvada has recently been shown to be superior to Combivir in trials,... Read more »

Loss of appetite

helloI am from India just started with ART. i am having loss of appetite, can eat but hardly few mouthfuls.After starting treatment feel good and even if I dont eat dont feel weak. Really worried if you could help me in this matter....

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Anyone starting therapy must be on the lookout for medication-related side effects. Nausea and loss of appetite is one of the most common side effects. If this continues you will need to reassess the regimen with your doctor. Best of luck to you.... Read more »

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LOss of appetite

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have an extreme loss of appetite but my counts are good. I HAve no energy and am depressed! Any suggestions? Thanks! Read more »

Nausea and ARS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Ok quick question. I had a fever of 99.6 and i was feeling nauseous. Here is the thing. I only felt nauseous when I was actually eating. not during any other time. My appetite was nearly gone and i could not eat a lot at all. I would start to... Read more »

RED WINE with Truvada / Viramune

Posted by Augustus, 1 Reply

I am on about day 45 of this regimen, my first. Reached undetectable under 30 days, will see doc again on September 7, 6 days away. I have to do labs prior to going, and I gave in to temptation and had two glasses of wine the past three days.

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Reyataz+Norvir+Truvada?

Posted by markman, 3 Replies

I have poz for about 4 years but have never been on meds. My cd4 has been in the 400s and last time was over 500. I feel pretty good. But my doctor has gone ahead and prescribed me the meds. I had two choices: 1. Atripla or 2.... Read more »

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