
Had Neuro Syphilis. Took Atripla. Had Ear Infection. Feel Like Having Syphilis. On Steroid. Had Blurry Vision. Suggestions?

Welcome to XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
Don't worry you will not go blind or deaf.
As tests for syphilis became non reactive twice, not to bother about the same. repeated false negative results with syphilis is remote possibility.
Break in taking Atripla for months together is not advisable as HIV can develop resistance to this combination and becomes ineffective. It is better to go for a drug sensitive test and continue the ART accordingly. Drug adherence is very important for the success in HIV management
You never mentioned about your CD4 count and viral load. Low CD4 count will pose difficulty in treating the ear infection.
Culture and sensitive test from ear discharge or with an ear swab and treat the same according to the outcome of the results will be more appropriate approach in your case.
Get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan

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