Should I be worried about fibrinogen and c-reactive protein levels?
After reading about fibrinogen and C-reactive protein levels being an indicator of early death, should I, being HIV positive, ask my doctor to test for these levels in myself?
View ArticleAm I cured of hepatitis B and is it possible to still infect my partner?
If I had hepatitis B and the doctor says I either had the vaccination, which I didn’t, or my body overcame it does that mean I can or cannot be a carrier and my partners are at risk? My doctor didn’t...
View ArticleHow do I know if the ARV dosage is correct when I have polycystic kidney...
I have been on ARVs for just over 2 months (lamivudine (3TC), zidovudine (AZT) and efavirenz). I also have polycystic kidneys and used to use 5mg hexal lisinopril blood pressure tablets daily. Since...
View ArticleWhat is the situation for HIV positive people on medication who have previous...
Please tell me about the situation for HIV postive people who have prior alcohol based liver disease. How are they able to deal with the HIV medication? Say for example, somebody with mild liver...
View ArticleWhat tests will they do before I start treatment?
What tests should be carried out after teasing positive for HIV with a CD4 count of around 60 and a viral load of about 400,000? Please advise as I've had no other tests as yet and seem to have things...
View ArticleDo I legally have to tell my doctor about my HIV status?
Good morning to all I'm aware this question maybe already put forward but I need clarity - when is it reqired by law to inform of a positive status when being referred to another department i.e. does...
View ArticleIs ovarian cancer more common in people with HIV?
Thank you for your question. There are some cancers that are more common in people with HIV. Ovairan cancer does not appear to be one of them. However, if someone with HIV has a very low CD4 count they...
View ArticleMy liver is reacting to my drinking, please give me some advice?
I have been on HIV meds now for about 5 years. My viral load is undetectable and I am in good health. My drug regimen is; in the morning I take Viramune (nevirapine), Acyclovir and Esomeprazole. Then...
View ArticleI am recently infected should I get a STARHS test?
My history is below. Both tests were taken at the main hospital GUM clinic, where they tell me they test for p24 antigens and antibodies: Nov 15 2010 - negative HIV test Jan 20 2011 - positive HIV...
View ArticleAre my cholesterol levels ok?
Hi, I am taking tenofovir, 3TC and efavirenz. I see changes on my lipid lab results every time I have one. My recent result was, total cholesterol-165, HDL-31, LDL-72,and triglyceride 330. How do...
View ArticleIs HIV causing my low platelet count?
Hello, I am HIV with good value of CD4, ranging between 700-600 with CD4% of 25%-26%, no therapy at the moment. The problem is that I have a very low level of platelets ranging between 50,000 and...
View ArticleAre my cholesterol levels OK?….2
Hi, Thank you for your answer on April 20th, under the heading 'Are my cholesterol levels OK?'. My Question was about my lab results on my lipid levels. You asked me to make clear where the points on...
View ArticleHow can I stop HIv showing up on my medical exam?
If you have to take a HIV test in July and you are positive but you don't want it to show positive in the medical what can be used to hide the virus from the test? Can coconut water work if drunk...
View ArticleWhat causes my CD4 to drop from 220 to 30 in less than a month?
Can you please tell me what would cause my CD4 count of 220 drop to 30 in less then a month?
View ArticleDo I need to see a doctor if I am stable?
I've been on Atripla for 3 1/2 years and my viral load has remained undetectable for 3yrs. I have my bloods taken every six months. Do I need to see a doctor every year for a full check up or is it OK...
View ArticleMy consultant found some fat on my liver. Should I be worried?
Started meds (Isentress and Truvada) in November 11 and am now undetectable and CD4 595. I recently had a liver scan and the results showed some deposits of fat on my liver. I am not co-infected with...
View ArticleWill the NHS reform affect my current treatment?
After today's Prime Minister's questions I'm worried about what the changes mean for HIV services and my treatment. Will I be forced onto the cheapest drugs with more side effects and more pills? Will...
View ArticleWhat does CCR5 virus mean in relation to using maraviroc?
Hi. I've recently taken a tropism blood test to see if I was suitable to switch to maraviroc. I understand that I need to have CCR5 co-receptors in my white blood cells for this medication to work...
View ArticleWhat does my blood test result mean?
My CD4 is 900, viral load 300. But one of my blood tests was below average(neutral field) or some thing like that. What does that mean?
View ArticleCan you provide a perspective on the risk of lung cancer?
My partner of 18 months gave up smoking several months ago but developed a cough that he can’t seem to shift (no other symptom and is working and incredibly active). He is 46 and has been on meds for...
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