Take Control of Your Diarrhea
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Persistent diarrhea doesn’t
have to be your normal

Understanding how to manage HIV-related diarrhea can help you take back control, but you don’t have to do it alone. Hear from real people who took action and asked their healthcare provider about managing their HIV-related diarrhea. Then, prepare for talking with your own healthcare provider by taking the quiz.

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HIV-related diarrhea is different from infectious diarrhea and can cause complications, especially as you get older.

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Find a solution that helps you get back to you


If you are living with HIV and ongoing diarrhea, you may have already tried everything you can to manage your diarrhea on your own. But remember, you don’t have to figure this out alone. Your healthcare provider can help provide you with strategies to manage your diarrhea and get you back to enjoying your every day.

When talking about managing your diarrhea with your healthcare provider, it’s important to remember that not all antidiarrheal management strategies are the same.

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Some treatments are linked to
drowsiness and ongoing cycles of constipation and diarrhea1-3

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Not all treatments are
studied in people living
with HIV

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Some treatments may
interfere with antiretroviral
therapy (ART)4

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Long-term treatment
options may be right
for you

Your healthcare provider can only treat symptoms you CHAT about


Talking about your ongoing diarrhea isn’t easy, but it’s an important step in finding long-term relief. Not sure how to talk about your symptoms? Take our online assessment and bring your results to your next appointment.

 

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with your provider about your gut health

ASK

your provider about your diarrhea symptoms

TREAT

your diarrhea symptoms as directed by your provider

References: 1. Schiller LR, Pardi DS, Sellin JH. Chronic diarrhea: diagnosis and management. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2017;15(2):182-193.e3. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2016.07.028 2. Sizar O, Genova R, Gupta M. Opioid Induced Constipation. [Updated 2023 Aug 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493184/ 3. Sahi N, Nguyen R, Santos C. Loperamide. [Updated 2023 Mar 20]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557885/ 4. Dikman AE, Schonfeld E, Srisarajivakul NC, Poles MA. Human immunodeficiency virus-associated diarrhea: still an issue in the era of antiretroviral therapy. Dig Dis Sci. 2015;60(8):2236-2245. doi:10.1007/s10620-015-3615-y