Dark Bumps Sign Of Seroconversion

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dark brown bump on meatus

Posted by rajeevgg, 2 Replies

having very minor dark brown bump near meatus on my penis. had safe sex 3 months. bump is very minor and painless. still having fear about it. Read more »

Except the CBC blood work which could show the seroconversion pattern, what other sign of seroconversion indicates that this process is finished ?
would that be ...body irratation (very slightly needle pain feeling) + very slightly painful swollen... Read more »

22 weeks after exposure, negative but have muscle loss and dark circles

Posted by wiccaguy78, 1 Reply

21 weeks ago, i had performed unprotected oral sex on an escort. i had all the symptons of hiv, night sweats, thrush,weight loss of 15 lbs, rashes, white bumps on mouth, ect. i have had 5 neg blood test and 2 neg oraquick. problem is i still have... Read more »

dark spots

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I seem to remember that a symptom was a dark spot on the face that would not go away, is this true, if so what are the details ?

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Seroconversion?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Have a question: about 7 to 7 1/2 weeks after a semi-risky encounter, I came down with a sore throat that lasted about 3 days, no other real symptoms or else too mild to notice. Could this be ars? Please let me know, am really worried.

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It was a dark and stormy night... (NEEDLE STICK, 2010) (URBAN LEGENDS, 2010)

..and I went to a Wal-Mart. This is normally a creepy place, anyway. Oh, yes..it is. You need an armored vehicle and Kevlar.But my friend wanted to go and I was not driving. But I didn't want to wait in the car. Now, please understand that I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Wal-Mart shoppers on dark and stormy nights only look like bloodsucking psychopathic syringe-wielding zombies, but in reality they are just harmless windblown, rain-drenched Wal-Mart shoppers.Go ahead and punch your buddy, but don't worry... Read more »

Sore throat & coughing - sign of seroconversion?

Hi Rick 5 weeks after a relatively low risk act (receiving oral sex from a prostitute with a condom) I developed a very sore throat and a cough. The cough is not dry, ie there is a far amount of sputum. This has lasted for about a week. I have not...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question and compliments.If you read some of my previous responses to other questions, you will notethat if you were only receiving oral sex while using a condom, your risks ofinfection are extremely low. That would make it... Read more »

fat on upper back but no signs of buffalo bump

I have been on treatment for 3 years. Orginally i was on Atripla but couldn't stand the side effects. On Feb 2011 i changed to viramune and truvada...do any of the medications cause changes in body fat? I feel my upper back is expanding at an...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.None of your current medications are thought to be suspects in lipodystrophy.Nevertheless, your concerns and symptoms would be worth a discussion with your health care provider.Best of luck,BY... Read more »

is this a sign of HIV? (NEEDLE STICK) (URBAN LEGENDS)

I went to a rave for new years. I was walking around and felt a sharp pinch/pain or whatever on the back of my NECK. I have heard about the "needle pricking" that takes place at these raves. I checked the back of my neck and its a white...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You are not alone. See below. My opinion on these types of problems hasn't changed.Dr. BobPEOPLE BEING PRICKED WITH HIV AT RAVESJan 9, 2008 Hi, I recently went to the New Years Rave, Together as One in California. Ive heard that many people... Read more »

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