1. Drug Therapy
Some common HIV symptoms that are treatable with over-the-counter medication are headaches, nausea, diarrhea, sore throat and muscle aches and pains. Your doctor will prescribe drug therapy for more severe symptoms, such as mouth sores, confusion, fever, shortness of breath and yeast infections. Be sure to treat HIV symptoms that are more extreme, such as pneumonia or cancer, because your immune system becomes weak from fighting off your HIV infection. If you develop anemia from your HIV drug treatment, your doctor will prescribe drugs to increase your red blood cell count or you will need to get blood transfusions. If you develop a severe skin rash, your doctor may switch your HIV medication or advise you to put a lotion on it to lessen the side effects. Kaposi's sarcoma are red blisters all over your skin. These are treated using cryotherapy, which involves freezing the lesions on your skin. You develop scabs and then the scabs peel off, virtually leaving no marks on your skin.
2. Get Your Body Healthy
Learn about your HIV symptoms and get help from a support group. They will teach you about your disease and where to get more information or help. Exercise regularly and eat healthy using fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't smoke and limit your consumption of alcohol. Get all the immunizations you are supposed to have and need to prevent other infections. Your energy will increase if the rest of you stays healthy. Consult your doctor if you are a vegetarian to ensure you are getting the right nutrients.
3. Alternative Therapies
Use alternative therapies in addition to conventional methods. Psychotherapy will help with the emotions involved in having HIV and HIV symptoms. It will help you recognize anxiety and depression and techniques to calm these symptoms. Acupuncture helps stimulate the natural flow of the body and can help reduce HIV symptoms and side effects from the medicines. Relaxation and yoga can help reduce the muscle spasms and body aches and pains. Guided imagery helps with relaxation. Use biofeedback to control a part of your body that you do not normally control with your brain. Certain natural herbs and vitamins are useful in lessening your HIV symptoms.
