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Please read doc - donating now Part II Aug 29, 2005 Dr Bob, About 2 weeks ago I had a medium risk exposure where the condom failed. I am not aware of the womans STD status but am very worries about all the STDs especially HIV. During the past two days I have had some nausea and dizziness. A few days ago I was constantly checking my tongue and noticed a white coating area I started to scratch and rub that area to see what it was but it didnt appear to be anything major. A day later I noticed the area was inflamed (glossitis) and that area appears to have lost the tiny finger-like projections (papillae) from the tongues surface. I read on the internet that glossitis could be a symptom of ARS although I suspect my rubbing of the area may have something to do with it. My questions are: (1) Could this glossitis inflamed area be a symptom of ARS? I hear that tongue related problems could be HIV but are these common during the ARS phase. (2)I have also been burping and passing gas a lot over the past two days (more so than normal) and a bit nauseas. My lower abdominals have not been hurting but I definitely sense them moving a lot more. I have read on Yahoo Health that all these symptoms could be HIV. Can you please let me know if these are consistent with your findings in practice. Doctor, I am resigned to the fact that I could have contracted HIV - I have a wife and baby on the way and I just can't tell her as she would leave - I am thinking of doing a horrible thing to myself! If you would like to post this please do. Desperate |
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 Hello Desperate (Househusband), 1. A symptom of ARS? No, I would tend to very strongly doubt that. Rather, you were correct when you wrote you "suspect rubbing the area may have something to do with it." Bingo! 2. No, burping and passing gas are much more related to eating at Rosario's Ticky Tacky Taco than HIV disease. You are resigned to the fact you could have contracted HIV???? True, a failed condom can place you at risk for STDs, including HIV; however, the statistical likelihood that you actually acquired the virus is remarkably small. I continue to recommend you level with your wife. Stress, guilt and anxiety over this issue are your major health problems at the moment. If you are considering harming yourself, you need to see a psychiatrist as soon as possible. Yes, you are indeed "desperate," but for all the wrong reasons. Good luck. Dr. Bob | ||
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