What Is Thrombocytopenia

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thrombocytopenia? please answer

Hello dr. bob, I want to start by saying looking through your archives has brought me some peace of mind, and you are a huge inspiration, but I cannot find anything in your forum on thrombocytopenia and I was wondering if you could assess my risk.I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your platelet count was only slightly below the normal range and is not at all worrisome. It does not "suggest HIV!" I'm confident your results will normalize spontaneously over the next several months. Genital warts are an... Read more »

HIV and thrombocytopenia

Hi There,I am not sure if I am directing my question to the correct expert but if I am not, please... Read more »

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THROMBOCYTOPENIA

THIS IS NOT A QUESTION, BUT UPON READING SOME OF THE QUESTIONS, I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE THIS. I... Read more »

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Thrombocytopena

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have another question, is thrombocytopenia which is a low platelet count in your blood considered to be an ARS symptom or is it considered to be the onset of the virus? Another question is what are the symptoms for this disorder?

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Blood in the Nose

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Hi all! Please help - I have dry blood inside my nose, stuck to the sides. It's not that close to the openings of the nostrils but rather deeper. Has anyone had the same problem before? The blood IS NOT coming out of my nose, but when I scrape off... Read more »

A 30 Day Miracle. CD4 goes from 160 to 500!

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All praises go to GOD. I had to let the world know the good news. I started Atripla (coupled with my faith in God and prayer) 30 days ago and my CD4 count went from 160 (which by right is full blown AIDS) to 500 in a matter of 30 days. I couldnt... Read more »

Drug Holidays may be over for HIV patients.

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