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HIV Medications, Possibly Including PrEP, May Raise Susceptibility to Syphilis

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Curious_Travada_user

I’ve been promiscuous since I was 11 years old. . Hiv neg 7/31/18 by looking 4 virus. Had bi-ann hiv test since became avail. Never tested positive for an std. anon hookups daily using apps & b4 that,parks,bath houses,glory holes.Nada std/hiv. At 58 I started PrEP. W/in 5 mos I had syphilis which because no noticeable sore was not diagnosed immediately. By then was neuro. Lost some sight. 2 wks in hosp. for IV Pen. Titers were 1:128. Spine tap confirmed Neuro. thoughts? Trying 2 figure out

August 1, 2018 Alexandria, VA

ThinkABitHarder

Why different rates? Syphilis doesn't present the same as gonorrhea and chlamydia--with those two you have major symptoms, and most people would stop having sex until that clears up. With syphilis--in men, a chancre--often painless--often appears in the genital area, usually on the penis. Very different, and easier to neglect than "I have discharge coming out of my urethra." Those with syphilis keep barebacking and spreading the disease, those with other STIs stop, and stop spreading their STIs.

January 26, 2017

musicmuse

"...TDF, inhibit a certain immune response and ultimately result in the replication of older immune cells with a limited ability to protect against certain pathogens..." I have celiac disease and am taking Genvoya. I'm wondering if this med has suppressed my immune system's response to gluten. Recently, I've eaten some wheat rolls and other wheat products and noticed no response to those at all where before I started treatment for, I'd suffer the reaction typical of celiac disease sufferers.

January 18, 2017 Austin, TX

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