Dark Bumps Worried It Could Be Ars

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Is this ars or should I not be worried?

What are the likely and common symptoms of ARS? Does diarrhea constitute a symptom?I also have been noticing that I have small, pimple like bumps on my legs. They are isolated and red in appearance. They seem to dry up in a day. Do they sound like...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Diarrhea is a very nonspecific symptom and could be present with ARS along with other classic symptoms. ARS rash is usually on the trunk, although could be on the arms or legs and resembles a sunburn.... Read more »

please answer, very very worried about hiv ars symptoms

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dark days,worried,please help me by answering.

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ARS with unilateral symptoms? or stress and worry?

Posted by nickywick, 1 Reply

Dr. Bob,
( or anyone who is versed in this stuff. Looking for a professional opinion please:)

The past month and a half has been very strange and I wanted to get some good opinions on here. I know ARS symptoms are unreliable and testing is the only... Read more »

worried itchy bumps

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hi i dont know where to start. My worry is coming from the fact that i was raped eight months ago. After this happened i decided not to tell anyone, especially my husband. I made this decision because i was out with friends partying when this... Read more »

Shingles_ARS_HIV-

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had shingles about a month after a sexual experience. I also had other ars symptoms along with really dark urine. I have tested 3 times for Hep and Hiv- 1 month 6.5 weeks and 9 weeks- all negaitive. My Doc seems sure I have nothing to worry... Read more »

thrush & ars? help

Posted by user123

Had a risky sexual encounter...insertive anal no protection. Lasted about 2 minutes...stupid I know.

I was worried about the following symptoms and hopefully can get some clarification as there is alot of conflicting info I have read on this site... Read more »

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