Are Lymph Nodes Always Generalized In HIV Infection

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generalized palpable lymph nodes

Dr. Bob:Okay so I've been dealing with these palpable lymph nodes (which have also been) but they have become tender (even w/out touching them) for over a year now. What's most confusing is that they are tender on one side of body (under...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Sorry, but the insights I can give and advice I can offer clearly you are not ready to accept. Consequently I don't know exactly what you would like from me.You emphatically state: "I've already convinced myself that I have... Read more »

you said lymph nodes are common; what if just one lymph node is swollen

in your reply to someone you said that lymph nodes are very common in hiv infected people. what... Read more »

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lymph node swelling-- HIV vs non-HIV enlargement

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Lymph nodes

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

are the swollen arpit Nodes painful when they are swollen and can you notice them ? Read more »

lymph node

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

would one swollen node in the armpit be cause for concern of hiv or would it be more places i have heard that most always they swell in alot of diffrent locations not just one
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Lymph Nodes

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Are palpable lymph nodes normal/common in perfectly healthy people? I mean when absolutely nothing is wrong with them, can lymph nodes be felt? Read more »

Can you make your lymph nodes swell from touching?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Does anyone know if you can make your lymph nodes swell by constantly checking them? I am very scared because I have swollen nodes behind my ears 6 weeks after a possible exposure. If anyone knows anything about this I would appreciate thier input. Read more »

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