PAINFUL LYMPH NODES MONTHS AFTER EXPOSURE

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Swollen lymph node/six months

First, I would like to thank you for the help and consideration you give us. This is a very important job. Six months ago I (white male)was having sex with an African American prostitute and my condom broke. I realized that 2-3 minutes later and...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Given the number, timing, and types of tests you have received, you do not have HIV infection. The swollen gland is probably an isolated process (some other infection) and not related to HIV infection.MH... Read more »

painful lymph nodes and malaise for several months

Dr,For the past 6 months I have had a condition where my lymph nodes in my groin, arm pits and neck... Read more »

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D. »

Painful lymph nodes 1 month after treatment

I just recently found out I was hiv positive. My cd4 was 230 and vl60,000. I immediately got on... Read more »

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Painful swollen lymph nodes...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If HIV was causing painful swollen nodes would it only effect one area or all nodes generally? I have painful, tender nodes in my groin but I cannot identify them in my arm pits or neck area. Read more »

Lymph nodes

Posted by Anonymous

I have been having symptoms from the 6 weeks after exposure from mutual masturbation. they started with the normal flu symptoms and a rash straight after that.I also developed stomach pain, burbing and my liver enzymes even went up from the 12th... Read more »

What are Lymph Nodes??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I know the clean the blood but how does one know if they are swollen? how big do the get? is the pain constant or does it come and go? I have this pain in my neck, pitts, and groin that is rather annoying. Its a throbbing dull heavy feeling pain... Read more »

Swollen lymph nodes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi, can anybody tell me how big the swollen lymph nodes are on a person with HIV in early stage or treatment
stage ? Does the swollen lymph node pain ? I had a risk exposure two months ago. now I have small swollen
lymph nodes in my right and left... Read more »

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