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Can Lymph Node Discomfort Come And Go
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Starting meds due to lymph nodes?I'm a male, in Canada, 42, it's been about 18 months since my seroconversion and diagnosis.My CD4 has always been around 650, 25% with a VL below 1000. In general good health, although at times my lymph nodes would bother me a bit.In the...
Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.
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Thank you for your post.There are multiple causes of enlarged lymph nodes- such as infections and even tumors. If there is any question about the cause of the nodes, a simple (I know, easy for me to say) biopsy should confirm if this is due only to...
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Lymph Node SwellingIn my neck on the left side I have tremendous pain in the area of the lymph node. I've had... Read more »Lymph nodes swellingI'd be grateful for an answer to the following question. I have been on Sustiva and Combivir... Read more »
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Swollen lymph nodes
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hello....wierd question, how do I tell if the lymph nodes in my armpit are swollen? I am having some discomfort in that area and didn't know if it is HIV or not. I tested negative at 2 months with a quick blood test, so im just not sure? Currently I...
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Lymph Nodes?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
OK, I am starting to obsessively feel my lymph nodes. I think I have a sore neck. What is an enlarged lymph node? Does anyone know? I've read that the size can vary depending on the location and also depending on the person.. ie some people have...
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lymph nodes
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
after exposure I had lymph nodes on top of lymph nodes in my neckcan anyone that is hiv positive remember what kind of lymph nodes they had ? and mine were non-tender and very big. Read more » Lymph Nodes
Posted by respectthepouch
What are the characteristics of ARS related lymph node swelling are they usually visible,rubbery,firm,mobile,immobile etc. Also are lymph nodes symmetrical in terms of size or one can naturally be larger than another matching lymph node? ALL opinions... Read more »
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