Are headaches and twitching normal on HIV meds?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I was diagnosed with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) four months back and started ARV (Anti-retroviral) immediately due to the CD4 baseline of 466, and have been experiencing shingles in the same month. One month before that, my result was NR (not reliable). Just a week ago, my neck started to pain, accompanied by a slight to moderate headache, and my lips were twitching, and it was so hard for me to wake up in the morning. What should I do? Is this normal? I am taking LTE (Efavirenz, Lamivudine, and Tenofovir) and Isoniazid for anti-TB, but I do not have TB (tuberculosis).
Kindly guide.
Hi,
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With CD4 (cluster of differentiation 4) at 466, it is very rare to get brain infections to cause a headache, and as you are not having a fever, this headache has no relationship with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or OI (opportunistic infection). Neck pain may be a sprain or HIV induced myalgia. HAART (highly active anti-retroviral therapy) treatment would be sufficient and simple. Aceclofenac is enough. Efavirenz tends to cause heaviness in the morning. It is due to a drug. Nothing to worry about. Isoniazid is given to clear the latent TB (tuberculosis) infection. Complete the course.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
HIV/AIDS specialist
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