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Who Gets Gastrointestinal Problems

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Gastrointestinal problems

Dr. Wohl,Last July I took a treatment break after being on meds for two years. With stable t-cells of around 450 500 and an undetectable viral load, my doctor felt that because I started drugs while still seroconverting it would be okay to take a...
David Wohl, M.D.

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
HIV itself can cause gastrointestinal disease. I have a patient who had a very similar experience. Eventually, her symptoms did resolve after the re-initiation of HIV therapy. Three weeks may not be long enough to tell if restart of your original... Read more »

Gastrointestinal Health And Hiv

Dear Doctor,I have been hiv positive since May 1998 and my current blood work reads great. Low... Read more »

gastrointestinal problems with ratonavir &Saquinavir

Dr Gallant, Is there anything you know of, that can be taken or done for the gastrointestinal... Read more »
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Test Positive Aware Network

Gastrointestinal Problems and HIV

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms -- diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain -- are among the most common problems that affect people with HIV. These symptoms can be challenging to sort out, as they can occur as side effects of HIV therapy and due to GI... Read more »
Body Positive

HIV Hypochondria "Am I going crazy or am I really getting sick?"

I tested HIV-positive one year ago. My problem is that I feel very tired and stressed out and I think every minute, "O.K. this is it, I now have AIDS!" I go to the doctor all the time and the appointments always end in the same way. This is how... Read more »
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

What I Need to Know About Gas

Why do I have gas? What can I do about gas? Points to Remember For More Information Why do I have gas? Everyone has gas. Burping and "passing gas" is normal. But because it is embarrassing, many people believe they pass gas too often or... Read more »
The Well Project

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 Loss of Appetite Gas, Bloating and Heartburn Taking Care of Yourself Gut Basics The gut includes the stomach, small... Read more »
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GI PROBLEMS

Posted by Anonymous
Are GI problems associated with ARS symptoms?

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im getting into law lately

Posted by alive2, 1 Reply
well, not the way most do. i went from getting my 16 yo girl out of trouble, now my 15 yo son thinks its ok to take off and stay out for 3 days. problem is he earned 4 felonies in the process. but instead of being the enabler(as i was told by a... Read more »

Need help with getting meds in NY

Posted by michiamano
Guys, need help!

My boyfriend has stuck in New York because of that damned volcano - his flight has been delayed for a week. He need Videx, Ritonavir and Prezista for his treatment, but doesn't have enough. I will send him some of this stuff but... Read more »

I'm getting more scared

Posted by Imnotcrz, 3 Replies
OK guy's I need helon this, I know your not doc's, but hear me out.

My post titled "It's been a crazy year" is where my problems left off, now I'm really having problems. My boobs are getting hugh, they hurt. I had lost like 20lbs. going from a... Read more »

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