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Neck pain after PEP

Hi,

I finished a course of PEP (Trizivir) 5 days ago. Until 2 days ago I still experienced nausea, which is better now. The feeling of hunger is slowly coming back. But, I have a very stiff neck (neck pain) sinds a couple of weeks. I though it was related to the PEP, but it is still present. Is it possible that it is still caused by the PEP in my system and will go away?
Does anyone have some experience with this?

thanks!
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Please use the PM for conversations.
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Hi Craigtee,

yes, I had this too, what medication are you on?
The first 2 weeks I had these effects, the next week it was all better, then it came back... Now I'm 5 days without and still nog feeling that good...

What was the reason you're on PEP?

Hang in there!
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What did you expect? That medication isn't like taking an aspirin. I'm sure you were given a paper that describes all the side effects of the medication.
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I started my pep 4 days ago and I am feeling light headed, vomiting, no appetite and a bit dizzy, failing to concentrate, I am just different....did you experience these symptoms as well and for how long?need to just know if it's normal....help bro
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If you are concerned you'll need to see your doctor.
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Doubtful, I say anxiety based.
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permanent damage: not only my neck, but maybe something else?
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He prescribed it to me because I really wanted it, I was very scared. I paid for it myself... Do you think I could have done any permanent damage?
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Could be anxiety based. Surprised a doctor gave you pep.
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No, Europe, Massage Girl, probably CSW.
But the PEP is finished now, I am worried that the neck stiffness will remain :s
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Usually does not require pep, where did this happen in USA? Sex worker?
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condom broke during sex with female with unknown background :/
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Pep can have side effects, why did. You need pep in the first places?
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