Can Holes In Feet Be A Symptom Of Aids?

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What Are the Symptoms of HIV and AIDS?

When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV -- not how you feel. Your mind is a powerful thing. 1.There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks...

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at higher risk than most on here, will donate (ARS SYMPTOMS) (PRIMARY HIV INFECTION SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS)

i am going crazy and wont have access to a test again for 4.5 weeks, trust me i am getting one as soon as i step foot off the plane in the usa. however, until then i am going absolutely crazy. the reason is that my neck has been pressured and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'll be brief, as I've answered many similar questions before. (Check the archives!)Your HIV risk is extremely low (unprotected oral, vaginal fingering with healing non-bleeding cut). Protected sex is indeed protected, assuming the... Read more »

Lap dance with hole in pants, now I have symptoms!

I asked you a question about fortnight about a lap dance I had where a hole was torn in my pants and am worried that I came in contact with sexual fluids as a result. Well you wrote that "Hello, Bouncing Bertha rubbed a hole in your 501s???...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Which part of "Your HIV risk is nonexistent. HIV testing is not warranted. A new pair of 501s is." did you not understand? Dude, get tested (a single rapid test at the three-month mark) if you want. It's not medically warranted,... Read more »

Condom holes (HOLES IN CONDOMS, 2011)

Hi Dr,Congratulations on your success and achievements in society.What do you think of the published letter to the Washington Times by C. Michael Roland, head of the Polymer Properties Section at the Naval Research laboratory in Washington, D.C. and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Uomy,Holes in condoms?? Here we go again! I have not seen Mr. Roland's letter or his research; however, the condoms-have-holes story tends to pop up every few years. Most of the time it's related to a misinformation campaign... Read more »

IS POOR CIRCULATION A SYMPTOM OF AIDS

My mother who is 67 years old was diagnosed with AIDS about a year ago. She has responded well to treatment and gained the 40 or so pounds that she had lost. However, she now has a problem the doctor has described as poor circulation. There is...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Although this could be "poor circulation", given her age and possible underlying diseases like diabetes or cardiovascular disease (among other possibilities), it is important to make sure the HIV meds are not causing this (like zerit or... Read more »

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AIDS symptoms in ARS? please help, goibng crazy

Posted by paranoiafreak, 1 Reply

The pain is unbearable that i always wake up at dawn at could not get back to sleep anymore. It started with weakness in both upper and lower extremities then after a while burning sensation on the dorsal area of the feet and arms appeared. It went... Read more »

peeling of hands and feet

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Is peeling of palms and soles an HIV ARS symptom? Could it be an OI during acute infection?
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Anyone experiencing tingling on hands and feets?

Posted by ExWorryWart, 1 Reply

Sounds like it is pointless to worry about this particular symptom as per the professionals in this thebody.com website. So I am much relieved now
http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Archive/Other/Q146454.html

Just read about the gentleman from... Read more »

I am not imagining this but tingling hands/feets!!

Posted by ExWorryWart, 5 Replies

http://poz.com/articles/401_2446.shtml

How common is it to get it during 5-6 weeks of exposure? This is the only symptom that is consistent and not going away.. PLZ HELP
I had anxiety disorder earlier but never had tingling (unless during panic... Read more »

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