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getting paranoid...afraid of hiv

Posted by robbieb, 1 Reply

I'm getting terrified I have HIV. Here are my exposures in the last year. Am I screwed?

One blowjob given to completion with swallowing

One partial BJ/rimming

Two times guys tried to penetrate my ass no more than 3 attempts and they didn't seem to... Read more »

Afraid to tell my parents about my HIV

Posted by aug27, 4 Replies

I have been HIV + since sept of 2005. I curently live at home with my parents and have not told them that I have HIV. It is getting harder and harder to do and I am getting more distant from them. I love them very much but I think it would absoulty... Read more »

Please Help! I am afraid I caught HIV infection

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am only 19 and I don't quite understand why I have to deal with this.
Perhaps some will laugh at me for my ignorance and deem this post as a hoax, but I really am frightened over this issue and am losing sleep over this. Please, someone try to help... Read more »

My HIV+ boyfriend is afraid to be intimate...

Posted by Madeleine, 2 Replies

I am with a man whom I love very very much. He is perfect. My ex-husband was abusive and controlling but my current boyfriend was always there for me as a friend and now we are finally able to be together. Because of all the "trauma" caused by my... Read more »

Hiv Risk? Please help.. I'm afraid

Posted by stupidbill13, 2 Replies

Hello.. I have an Hiv Risk question i was wondering if you could answer.. Okay... I went to a Massage place and got a full body massage.. I did NOT engage in any sexual activity with the "masseuse" But she did proposition me.. so I am worried if she... Read more »

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Low CD4 but afraid to get HIV treatment

my cd4 was 93 last month i'm afraid to take the treatment because i'm not sick i'm just eating healthy and using spirulina tabs,immunochoice to boost the immunsystem, vuka drops and taking 2spoon of lemon with two spoon of olive oil...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

I think that supplements and nutritional strategies are valuable in the management of AIDS, but should not take the place of HAART. With a CD4 count of 93 you are at significant risk of AIDS-related complications and the evidence strongly suggests... Read more »

Afraid of HIV

Dear Doctor,3 months have passed after I had sex with a prostitute. I had used a condom. During these 3 months i had pain in my lymph nodes, rashes on arms, back, stomach. I did not have fever, diarrhea, appetite loss, weight loss. The season...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

You do not provide me with any details about the level of risk for HIV transmission that was associated with your contact with the prostitute. Assuming there was some risk, this would be an ideal time for you to go ahead and get an HIV test. If it... Read more »

Penis scratch and afraid of HIV.

Hi..I have masturbation and oral sex 5 days ago with an asian massage girl with unknown HIV status and my penis was 50% covered with condom and the rest was having red skin due to a hard masturbation 1 hour before.2 days after i went to a doctor he...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiIf there were no direct body fluid exchange between you and the woman than the risk of HIV transmission is non existent.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

I'm afraid I have HIV

I performed oral sex on a guy about 2 months ago, I can't remember when exactly. I developed flu-like symptoms about 3-4 weeks later. I am so afraid that I have HIV, but I can't bring myself to get tested. I feel so ashamed and dirty...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

I will not address the medical question since I am not a doctor and am not an expert in transmission. Yes, you definitely do need help. To be so incapacitated with fear, self-loathing and humiliation that you cannot take the simple step of going... Read more »

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