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Does anyone on here know about HIV Dementia??

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Madison, WI
September 20, 2024
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https://youtu.be/uSU74dnlmPw?si=XaVjODO5kMjWwhAw

September 21, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I know it’s frustrating as all heck having memory problems.

When i was in home hospice I would introduce myself to the nurse every time she came to visit with me.

I took a 2 week trip to Europe I only remember bits and pieces of the vacation.

The same when I went to visit friend in Mexico City and Acapulco.

I keep a diary to help me remember.

I don’t remember everything I did yesterday.

I take melatonin to help me sleep otherwise I’m up all night long.

September 20, 2024 (edited)
myHIVteam

Yes, HIV can infect the brain and cause dementia, which can make it hard to think clearly and may cause mood changes, difficulty sleeping, weight loss, or memory problems. Some form of dementia affects 7 percent to 27 percent of people in the later stages of HIV infection. Although dementia is typically irreversible Show Full Answer

Yes, HIV can infect the brain and cause dementia, which can make it hard to think clearly and may cause mood changes, difficulty sleeping, weight loss, or memory problems. Some form of dementia affects 7 percent to 27 percent of people in the later stages of HIV infection. Although dementia is typically irreversible, treatments can help you think more clearly and maintain your quality of life.

September 20, 2024

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