Question 1

can hiv go into remission?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Hiv causes a chronic infection for which there is no current cure. With HIV medication patients can expereince a longer disease free life. However this period of improvement only exists as long as patients continue on treatment. A disease free period without medication does not exist for 99.5% of HIV patients.Close monitoring of blood work & response to HIV medicine is required throughout life.

Question 2

does hiv fever come and go?

Accepted Answer

It can: Primary infection may cause a flu like illness that resolves and later infections may cause fever. HIV is too complex an issue to deal with in this forum. Please talk to your doctor, get tested and visit this site for information.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/basics/symptoms/con-20013732

Question 3

does the hiv rash come and go?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many different causes and types of "skin rashes" associated with hiv. There may be rash during the acute phase that may disappear, the "rash" due to kaposi sarcoma will not. Other rashes may be due to various infections.

Question 4

can terminal cancers go into remission?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.
Remission means "not seen"; however, the cancer may still be present on the molecular (few cells) level and return.

Question 5

if you go for ana test can we diagnose hiv?

Accepted Answer

No: ANA is a marker for autoimmune disease; to diagnose hiv, you need an HIV elisa (followed by a confirmatory if positive).

Question 6

how do you get cancer to go into remission?

Accepted Answer

Depends on treatment: There are 100's of different kinds of cancer. Cancer treatment will depend on the cancer type,  stage, and grade, and health of the patient.  Patients are treated with surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. Some patients require all 3 types of treatment in order to go into remission.

Question 7

is having hives which comes and goes hiv related ?

Accepted Answer

Usually no: Recurrent hives is a very common issue.  Developing recurring hives as a result of contracting HIV is an extremely rare occurrence in comparison to other potential factors that lead to hives.

Question 8

i have hiv, can i take proteins, i need to go to the gym?

Accepted Answer

: Exercise always is healthful, with or without HIV, and any diet or dietary supplements almost certainly are OK. Persons with HIV on treatment generally can and should lead entirely normal lives in all respects, aside from taking measures to avoid transmitting the virus. If any doubt, discuss with the doctor or clinic providing your HIV care.

Question 9

i'm hiv + my cd4 count is 140. am i going to die.pls help?

Accepted Answer

Hiv: You need to see an HIV specialist, there are many medications out there that can help.

Question 10

i'm hiv + my cd4 count is 140. am i going to die.please help?

Accepted Answer

Prognosis not bad: As it used to , lots of  advances made in lost decade in the treatment of HIV  ,  make sure you see your doctor and take the medication , discuss with your medical team and they will help you. Good luck.

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