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What are the first symptoms
#1374 - 04/02/00 07:36 PM
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I am a female. I was just wondering if some of the women out
there that have hiv/aids would tell me what some of thier first
symptoms where. I would really apprectate it. Thank You.
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I never had any initial symptoms. I had HIV ten years before I
found out. Women and men have the same initial flu-like symtoms
around 4-5 weeks after infection. There are lots of articles at
the Body about initial symptoms. It takes an average of ten years
from time of infection to really show any symptoms.
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Hi Shannon I became positive sometime in 1995. On my birthday
9/19/95 I came down with a severe muscle ache, sore throat,
dizziness, weakness, I couldn't move out of bed. I went to the
hospital, they never tested me for AIDS (what for?) I wasn't at
risk.(I Thought) It was just dianoised as a very bad flu, it had
to run its course. It lasted almost 2 weeks and I fought with
everything I had.I also brokeout in a severe Herpes rash. I tell
you it was nothing like I experienced before. Knowing what I know
now, that time was called seroconverting. I still didn't get
tested until My boyfriend died and I found out what he died from.
I haven't been sick again since 95 other than a cold or two. So
if anyone asks you the first signs this is it. You must know your
body. And get tested 1-2 times a year and don't trust anybody!
Linda PS If I can answer any more personal questions please ask
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Hi I was reading your note on the web and I have been HIV+ since
1989. The first thing that happened to me was that I got this
cough that would not go away and felt real sick for about three
weeks then it went away and I felt find. Everyone has different
ways of feeling because the virus is different in everyone. But
most of the time the first thing that happens is you will get flu
like sytoms and it might last for a couple of weeks and go away
and then nothing will happen again for awhile sometimes years
that is why people do not even know they have it. If I can be of
any more help email me at margiricks@aol.com
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Hi Shannon,
My first symptoms were tiredness, then a flu with headache,
lethargy, depression and a fine all over body rash. I had a
slight fever, but generally, just didn't feel good. Also, this
would come back on me from time to time. Generally, I just
wouldn't have any get up and go. And then I'd have a breakthru
and get lots done. I wondered if I was suffering from depression.
My allergies got worse and I seeemed to be firhgting sinus
infections all the time. Still, I had this "flu" thing, body
aches, tired, headache.
I finally found out I was Poz when I went to the state and got
tested because I was in the process of starting a relationship
with a man and I'd not been with anyone since "the one". It was
something that came up in our E-mails and I thought it was a good
idea, especially since some of the symptoms he described, I had.
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I was diagnosed in August 1991 by my gynecologist. I had suffered
from an infected Skene's gland for 9 months and recurrent severe
yeast infections since 1990. I also showed HPV positive (thank
you dear ex) Thinking back, I have determined that my symptoms
actually began in December 1989 while I was pregnant with my
second child (born Feb 1990, healthy and HIV-) Here is the
chronilogical list of my symtoms: 12/89-Unusual Shingles like
outbreak on left shoulder 2/90-3/91-Severe, undiagnosable, itchy,
painful skin rash (finally determined to be allergic reaction to
aspartum, i.e., Nutrasweet) 2/90-3/91-Severe fatigue, weight
loss,(blamed on post-partum depression) 2/90-8/92-Reccurent
vaginal yeast infections 9/90-HPV related cervicle dysplasia (per
OB/GYN) 6/91-Stomatitis, Thrush
I hope this helps you out. Please if you have any reason to
believe that you may be HIV+ i.e., multiple partners, blood
transfusion, unfaithful partner, drug use, etc. Please get
tested! Had my OB/GYN not FINALLY suggested it, I quite probably
would be dead now. Do not avoid the test for fear of the results.
You can survive this disease.
Best Wishes to You Texas Lady
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How are you? I undertand your case because I am the same place,
ia m soo confused, but 11 months ago i had baby, i do not know
what is going to happen. Tell me about your story, i need
somebody to share with m
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Most people don't have symtoms for along time after being infected.I've been hiv positive for 12 years,never really been sick with the exception of colds.I was tested at age 23 I'm now 35.Just went on 3 medicines 8 months ago.STILL NO SYMPTOMS (maybe tiredness)went on meds. because low cell count (170) high viral load (100,000).I GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY FOR HOW WELL I'VE DONE.
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