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I am glad that there are real DOCTORS left out there, CVD must be on the rise because I have read tons of info in the last 6 mos. Funny how my USA doctor swears I don't know what I am talking about and I should just shut up and be happy my numbers are good. Well if I wasn't a 20+ PWA survivor about to turn 50, tommorrow in fact, I would be if I felt like the "numbers". My doc makes me feel that is all that matters to them. Oh, they want to know if I ACTIVE!, wish I could go live in Sweden.
For a few years, on a daily basis, I get flair ups of inflammation where the palms of my hands, the very top of my chest (to the neck) and sometimes other parts of the body, get bright red for no apparent reason. I am also having some SaO2 at higher altitudes (e.g in airplanes). Could either of these things be caused by Reyataz w/ low dose Norvir?
Solouno, Your question is a good one. Studies reported in 1999/2000 did show that a significant percentage of PLWHIV using PIs began experiencing erectile dysfunction. However, nobody has ever shown that PIs actually cause this problem, for which there are many possible culprits. While this study -- and others looking at links between PIs and blood vessel dilation -- suggest a possible mechanism, they are by no means conclusive. Let's hope for more research going forward.
This new information can lead one to believe that Reyataz can also cause Erectile Dysfunction. Does anyone know if this is true?
John
Following on the question above, I'd be curious to find out if drugs such as Viagra would not be advised.
March 6, 2009 • Orlando