Can Worrying About Hiv Make You Have Symptoms When You Don't Have It

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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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Don't make yourself sick worrying about HIV

Doc,I had a sexual encounter with a girl from South Africa and during anal intercourse the condom slipped off. I don't know why I didn't notice, but I kept going until I ejaculated. This was my first unsafe sex encounter and I freaked my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You lived in a "state of pure 'anixiety'?" Hmmmm, that sounds uncomfortable. By the way, what's "anixiety?"Thanks for taking the time to write and share your story. WOO-HOO and congrats! We'll happily add... Read more »

Don't destroy your life worrying about hiv

I have spent the last several months reading everyone's stories on the forum. It has kept my somewhat sain hearing of others suffering from unexplained symptoms, despite having negative tests. I am one of those ex-worried wells. PLEASE HEAD...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

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Trust me symptoms don't mean hiv

Hey Dr. just wanted to say thank you for all you do for us. as far as all the worry warts out there, myself included, let me be the first to say that symptoms mean absolutely nothing. i have led a very promiscious lifestyle and to this day...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Congratulations on dodging the HIV bullet. WOO-HOO!Symptoms do not equal HIV disease! As your case demonstrates, they can be, and often are, notoriously unreliable in distinguishing who is and is not HIV infected. I agree with your bottom line.... Read more »

Worried Sick. Symptoms and HIV Testing. PLEASE ANSWER.

I written many times, never to be responded to. I realize you are busy, but please answer my question today and I promise I won't bother you any more.I have done one stupid sexual thing in my life, and I am still regretting it. I am in my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Oral sex carries a very low risk for HIV transmission. Your negative EIA at five months is definitive and conclusive. HIV is not your problem. No way. No how. No further testing is recommended or warranted.I cannot diagnose the cause of your... Read more »

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Worried well with alarming symptoms, few questions

Posted by scaredstiff, 4 Replies

Long post, I apologize. But alot is going on with my body right now.

I am a previously healthy, 24 yo white male. I am exactly nine weeks post-exposure, so I am still in my 13-week window period. From reading Dr. Bob's past posts, I know this to... Read more »

Worried over Symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, all,

I have been following the postings on this board over the past year and now finally am writing in, and am also being tested, finally, tomorrow. It has taken awhile for me to get up the courage to test. In the meantime, I am very worried... Read more »

Worried about symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello I have a question about some symptoms.

On 6/11/06 I had a expossure. almost five weeks later i got the flu and sore throat and one day of fever. Since then I get a soar throat on and off and yesterday after almost 8 weeks of exposure my throat... Read more »

Worried about symptoms? READ THIS !!!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

(I've posted before as Steve, Steve2 and Suffering Steve. If I post again, I'll just go back to being plain old Steve!)

I've just tested negative at thirteen weeks, which is great news for me. I've decided that's enough now, I'm willing to move on... Read more »

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