Vitamin C For Hiv

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HIV+ve..but NO supplements

Dear Doctor,I am hive+ve since december 1998..but my doctors said that I don't need any treatment ..even he didnot check my viral load or my cd4...but I feel very week ..do you think that I need some supplements like multivitamins or vitaminC...

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

If your doctor is not helpful, try another doctor. Try seeing a nutritionist also. You must have your CD4 and viral load checked immediately! And a full health assessment!Alvan Fisher, M.D.... Read more »

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Vitamin C

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