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I BEG on my KNEES and ask your help...Will donate $50 and need your opinion on Reliability of Tridot (screen test) done in Mumbai, India. (PCR TESTS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ROUTINE HIV SCREENING, 2009

Dear Doctor, I have already written to you for about 5 times and will keep doing till I get your opinion on my questions please Doc......I am 27 years old guy from India and will definately donate $50...this is the max that I can afford. Comming on...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,1.Yes, I would consider negative HIV-antibody tests at weeks 14 and 18 to be definitive. Certainly if you remain worried, the option for a six-month repeat test is always open to you.2.See above. HIV-antibody tests remain the best and most... Read more »

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Tested positive for HIV March 17, 2003. April 30, 2003 my first blood result indicate T-Cell at 58 and Viral Load at 198,287. I see my doctor on May 2, 2003 as this is all new to me and it appears I have been infected for awhile what questions...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

This is a lengthy answer that I'll try to summarize--First, as about your doctor's experience in treating HIV. Experience matters- better outcomes, fewer complications, better survival.Next, as about drug resistance testing. While not... Read more »

Some questions to ask -TB and HIV

Dear doctor, i came down with tuberculosis in January 2003 and after many test, doctor told me that i have aids. My cd4 was down to 48 and vl was at 750,000 but because doctor start treating me of my TB with load of meds, doctor hold on to my aids...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thank you for your question.From the use of the trade name "Stocrin", I can tell that you're not in the North America.It is reassuring to know that you're not having too many side effects of medications.The cause of your chest... Read more »

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Good Morning Doctor Bob,I've been reading the post here for about a day and I figured everyone else is asking about their fears, who am I to resist?I had a lapse in judgement (famous last words, eh?) and met up with a local guy yesterday, first...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Mormon Boy in Utah,Another Mormon boy having gay sex and the freaking out with unwarranted guilt!?! Gosh, you're like the fifth one this week.First of all, I wouldn't call your sexperience a "lapse in judgment." In fact it may... Read more »

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Posted by hivhelp, 3 Replies

Asking Doctor Questions

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A month ago my 19 year-old brother-in-law (Bryan) told us (my husband and I) that he is HIV positive and has been for a year. He had stopped going to... Read more »

My turn to ask a question...;)

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Anyone here ever had a rash after being exposed and turn out to be Negative? I see a lot of posts for rashes but haven't found out the "test" result...

I had a "slight" rash on both arms that lasted about 3 hrs and were in very localized areas about... Read more »

lymph question(never asked)

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

can poking lymph nodes actually enlarge them? I know it can make them sore but can it actually enlarge them? i have it it can enlarge them and i have also heard the opposite. any answers? thanks Read more »

Can I ask a question please?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hello Everyone! What a great site! It's the first time I'm here and I think what everyone is doing for one another is quite fabulous! I think I'm going to participate here too and see if there's anyone I can help! :)
Anyway, I was wondering if I... Read more »

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