Cold Hands Worried It Could Be HIV

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores and Genital Herpes)

What Is Herpes? Herpes simplex refers to a group of viruses that infect humans. Like herpes zoster (shingles, see Fact Sheet 509 ), herpes simplex causes painful skin eruptions. Itching and tingling are usually the first signs, followed by a blister that breaks open. The infection stays dormant in nerve cells. This is called "latency." However, it can become active again with no warning. Herpes can be active without symptoms or visible signs....

Ask the Experts

Should I worry about dental infections and colds/flu not on meds?

I'm not on meds yet. CD-4 around 800. VL 24,000 at highest reading but 6,000 last test. My doc wants to wait to put me on meds. I have had much anxiety about my health since learning my HIV status late last year. I actually think my...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

What you are feeling is very understandable when you have recently been diagnosed with HIV. Many people go through the same anxiety until you realize that you are not as fragile as you think.It is certainly wise to take precautions during cold/flu... Read more »

Cold hands/feet numbness in periphery

I have HIV, my hands and feet get very cold and start aching. My capillary refill time is within 2 sec. i have 2+ pedal pulses. but my feet and hands are freezing. I've also noticed that when i am sleeping i can not stay in more than one...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Sounds like it's time for a check-up to see what is going on. Your symptoms could be the result of many medical conditions, although are unlikely to be the result of HIV infection alone.... Read more »

Cold hands & feet with Neurontin

Last month I increased my dose of Neurontin from 300mg (3xdaily) to 600mg (3xdaily). I'm experiencing colder than usual hands and feet. Is this a side effect from the increased Neurontin and are there other alternatives? Thanks....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It is hard to answer that question without details regarding such issues as your HIV status, HIV meds, whether you smoke, age, whether cold temperatures aggravate the condition, etc. Neurontin by itseld doesn't usually cause the feet/hands to... Read more »

Penis Touched by pussy washed hands help me plz sir i am worried.

i am very sorry if i am disturbing you. but i am worried i am appreaciate if you can answer my question. even right now i am crying about my mistake. please sir answer my question please. i have a girl friend becasue i wanna know that can i get...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You're worried your gal-pal got "virginal floods from her sex thing" onto your "pennies"??? Hmm.Your fears are unwarranted. Your HIV-acquisition risk is negligible to nonexistent, assuming the latex condom was used... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Still worrying

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

On the one hand (!) here is the story:

1 year ago I was masturbated (by hand) in a massage parlour in Thailand. No other sexual contact. Flu-like illness at six weeks incl. night sweats. Finally got tested at 23/24 weeks (I had delayed as advice was... Read more »

Worried Sick.. Is Yeast Infectious for HIV? (Long)

Posted by kdman, 2 Replies

Hey all,

I've been reading these boards and Dr Bob's Q&A's over the past month and a bit... and it's helped as well as disheartened at the same time.

I've been a textbook "Worried Well" over the past several weeks. I hope to believe that severe... Read more »

HIV - through hand contact?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'm currently feeling absolutely petrified and shocked with an insistent belief that I have contracted HIV.

The tragic incident occurred with a prostitute who first had her fingers inside her vagina and then used that hand to rub my penis for some... Read more »

Worried, please respond with opinions. Thanks

Posted by WorriedinVegas

Hello everybody, thanks for taking the time to check out my forum. I am worried about my health because I happened to have a fingering encounter with chaped hands. There was also very little "nicks" in my hand that were pretty much healed. A small... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>