revisiting AIDS

[kristopin]

just getting some facts straight:

if one goes to the Hassle free clinic and gets tested for STDS in particular aids then that info is treated totally confidential

but

if one goes to their own MD and gets the same tests then that doctor has the legal obligation to report the AIDS case?

is it only AIDS or are there other STDS that cause extreme weight loss?

[cobbler]

Get the test done if you have even a suspicion of infection. You owe it to yourself and to the community at large.

[Foxy Basket]

Medication, diet, etc.

Your questions for the Hassle-Free Clinic are best answered personally. Contact them for more information:

http://hasslefreeclinic.org/

However, your concerns are misplaced. You've been in the hospital very recently with a major heart condition, and your blood must have been tested for everything - especially HIV - on dozens of occasions. If you were HIV+ before your heart attack, you'd certainly know by now.

Even if you had somehow acquired HIV since your last blood test, your viral load would still be incredibly low; there's no way you would be losing weight because of it. More likely, your medication needs an adjustment, or you need to improve your diet; those factors are much more likely to have an impact on your health.

[kristopin]

thanks fir link

Your questions for the Hassle-Free Clinic are best answered personally. Contact them for more information:

http://hasslefreeclinic.org/

However, your concerns are misplaced. You've been in the hospital very recently with a major heart condition, and your blood must have been tested for everything - especially HIV - on dozens of occasions. If you were HIV+ before your heart attack, you'd certainly know by now.

Even if you had somehow acquired HIV since your last blood test, your viral load would still be incredibly low; there's no way you would be losing weight because of it. More likely, your medication needs an adjustment, or you need to improve your diet; those factors are much more likely to have an impact on your health.

thanks for info and link.

[kristopin]

of course

Get the test done if you have even a suspicion of infection. You owe it to yourself and to the community at large.

not to worry, i know my social responsabilities.

[toban]

Your questions for the Hassle-Free Clinic are best answered personally. Contact them for more information:

http://hasslefreeclinic.org/

However, your concerns are misplaced. You've been in the hospital very recently with a major heart condition, and your blood must have been tested for everything - especially HIV - on dozens of occasions. If you were HIV+ before your heart attack, you'd certainly know by now.

Even if you had somehow acquired HIV since your last blood test, your viral load would still be incredibly low; there's no way you would be losing weight because of it. More likely, your medication needs an adjustment, or you need to improve your diet; those factors are much more likely to have an impact on your health.

Chances are that Nikki has hit upon the two most likely causes of the weight loss. From what you have said recently here, it appears that your depression has returned with a vengeance. With severe depression you are probably off your food so perhaps you are not eating as you should. That will do it!

If that's the case then an adjustment of meds is probably also in order too to get the mind under control again. Please get that checked asap before more things go haywire.

[capitus]

is it only AIDS or are there other STDS that cause extreme weight loss?

Extreme weight loss is also called wasting or wasting syndrome. The technical name is cachexia (ka-kek-see-ah) and is considered weight loss of >10% lean mass within a short amount of time (typically less than 6 months) without any other behaviour or dietary changes. It may be a symptom of several severe disease processes including late stage AIDS, but also heart failure and cancer.

Kristopin, I do think you should have this professionally evaluated immediately. It may be nothing more than changes in metabolism, dietary habits, depression, etc. but the cost of being wrong is very very high. If you are concerned with privacy talk with your doctor about this issue, or go to a clinic that can be discrete.... I'm not trying to scare you, but DON'T IGNORE IT.

If you want to know why I say this PM me....

[kristopin]

thanks everyone.

toban you are right my depression did return with a vengence and yes my eating is way off too.
i was surprised when i went to buy my 'girlie' jeans and found myself needing smaller jeans.

i have bben to the docs and they say eat more.

i have a sneaky feeling there is more to this. its something inside that is telling me something. my first thought was a cancer. i've seen that at work.

one of my relatives told me i am looking very gaunt in the face.

eating is a really big issue with me now. during work i do eat enough to keep me going but when i get home i have no desire to eat. i am beginning to actually destest the smell of food and simply open a brandy bottle.

yep sounds like depression. but thne again i have to look at other things as well.

im not scared at all. in fact i kinda like my leaner look. 5'8' less than 130.

but really this thread started as an information gathering expedition.

i will be okay.

hope everyone liked the parade thread. i am in that one. but you will have to figure out who i am in there.

i am now living my life totally open about myself and new friends address me as kristy. work is the only place to tackle and i plan on doin that tis summer. gradually at first until someone notices. already talked to Hr about it so they know. it is actually empowering to accept ones self and step out free.


enjoy your summer. i plan to one way or another. i'd like some quiet solitude with some'herbs' to really get in touch with myself thru meditation, music etc.
i have even thought of sending my little dog back.

cheers all kristy/chris

[alyssa1]

stick ta yer ribs

so i guess ribfest is off?

[Wiseone26]

so i guess ribfest is off?

And I just bought some BBQ sauce called 'Smack my Ass and Call me Betty." dang!

[kristopin]

lest go

so i guess ribfest is off?

no no no. its on if you want. i will pig out with you. (oops small joke)

[alyssa1]

smothered in bbq sauce!!!hehe!!

lol! ribs r the perfect summer food!

[tslisaparadise]

so i guess ribfest is off?

roflmfao,nice lol