Persistent loose or runny stools for 8 months is definitely worth discussing with your doctor — that's a long time to be dealing with it, and you deserve some relief!
Diarrhea can be a side effect of some HIV medications. Certain antiretrovirals are more commonly linked to stomach and digestive issues than others. Here are Show Full Answer
Persistent loose or runny stools for 8 months is definitely worth discussing with your doctor — that's a long time to be dealing with it, and you deserve some relief!
Diarrhea can be a side effect of some HIV medications. Certain antiretrovirals are more commonly linked to stomach and digestive issues than others. Here are some things worth bringing up with your HIV care team:
- Mention how long it's been happening — 8 months of consistent loose stools is significant and your doctor needs to know
- Ask if your medication could be the cause — some HIV treatments are known to cause digestive side effects, and a switch may help
- Ask about food triggers — some members have found that certain foods (like greasy meals) make things worse depending on which medication they're on
- Ask about treatment options for diarrhea — there are medications specifically approved to help manage diarrhea in people with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy
It's important that your doctor also rules out any infection as a possible cause before assuming it's medication-related. Don't just push through it — speak up early. A myHIVteam member shared that once they identified which foods to avoid while on their medication, managing the diarrhea became much easier. Your doctor may have more options than you think!
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