Can Hepatitis Cause Excessive Saliva At Night

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Excessive Night Sweats

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Help. I take effexor XR 100 mg a day. I am having the meds. reduced because the night sweats are to bad. Mr. Doctor says these are not related to the Effexor. He's not sure what it is. The only thing he knows is that its not menopause, i'm 32,... Read more »

Risk of exposure from open wound and saliva

Posted by mantle198, 2 Replies

Hi I'm posting to get a better understanding of my risk exposure and gain some peace of mind, until I wait the 3 month period before I take the HIV test. Recently I had a one night stand with a sex worker, she gave me unprotected oral sex and... Read more »

foamy saliva?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has anyone ever heard of HIV causing foamy saliva? Please respond

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Horrible Saliva (sorry!!)

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I recently had a low to moderate risk sexual encounter with someone of suspect status.
For near enough the whole of the 10 weeks since this encounter I have felt my saliva as very stringy/mucousy and
As though its collecting at the base of my throat.... Read more »

Broken Skin On Nipples + Saliva. Should I Worry?

Posted by darien, 1 Reply

About three weeks ago I hooked up with this guy. We both went down on each other and kissed a lot. He got really rough with my nipples using his teeth. The next few days they were a little scabby. I then find out that the guy has HIV. He says that... Read more »

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spitting on penis (SALIVA, 2009)

dear doc,i have read your site and you are doing a great job by helping out people in need and i would like to donate to your foundation. but presently i have got sleepless nights. i was having mutual masturbation with a prostitute and she spit on...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Saliva that does not contain visible blood is not considered to be a risk for HIV transmission. See below.Dr. BobIs the saliva of person at "window period" riskier than saliva of persons out of that period? (SALIVA)Jun 18, 2008 Dear Dr... Read more »

Absolutely Stupid Father and Husband (SALIVA, SWEAT, URINE) (WATERSPORTS)(HIV BASICS)

Dr. Frascino, thank you for all you do. I have a question and I am hoping that you will answer. I had protected oral receptive sex with an HIV+ friend. I am male. To my knowledge the rubber stayed intact but my worry is of the following. I had...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Scared Man,From your post, I'm assuming you had protected "insertive," not "receptive," oral sex. Assuming the latex condom was used properly and did not fail, your HIV-acquisition risk would be nonexistent. Saliva... Read more »

HIV from saliva

HI DR Bob. You have touched on this fairly well but i cant sleep at night and am worried sick. While costructing an exhibition stand i may have got some of a workers saliva into a cut on my hand. In panic he agreed to a test and has tested...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yes, I've covered this topic extensively of late. (A quick check of the archives will confirm this!) From an HIV perspective, saliva without the presence of visible blood is not considered to pose an HIV-transmission risk. I have no idea why... Read more »

Excessive Salivation on PEP

I started combivir PEP 25 days ago. After about one week, I began to develop excessive salivation and mild submandibular swelling. This has gradually become more frenquent and intense. No other symptoms of salivary gland disease. Do you know...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have had numerous patients who start HIV meds complain of that symptom-it is more likely due to the meds than HIV infection. When the meds are stopped usually the complaints diminish rapidly and you should soon be finished from the details... Read more »

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