Do Bumps In Armpit Hurt From Hiv And Are They Visible

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bump under my armpit; I'm going crazy

hi Dr.DezubeI know you're quite busy but I would really appreciate if you could answer my questions as I'm going crazy worrying sick. I had a possible risky exposure last may, I got tested for hiv 6 weeks after the incident and the result...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

If you tested negative at 6 months and 9 months, then you are HIV negative. I do not see any reason to get tested again, unless you have further risky exposures. As for you armpit lymph node, this is a very common place for lymph nodes. The vast... Read more »

Increasingly visible veins in limbs

Since being diagnosed in 2/99 (vl.= 51,000, cd4 = 200) I have been on Sustiva, 3Tc and d4T. I am... Read more »

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Androgel armpit bumps

Due to recent loss of muscle mass, my physician has started me on Androgel. I recently noticed a... Read more »

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bruise and red bump

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have not been tested in seven years, I have had multiple sex partners in between, one of which came inside of me. He said he had been tested, but i know you cant always go by what someone says. Seven years later and I am in a serious relationship... Read more »

Armpits

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Well how does a doctor diagnose you with swollen armpits nodes if you cant see them either because my armpits were dry itchy and burning possibly because of the deodorant i was using so i was jw if there is any pain or like a bump you can notice ? Read more »

How can I identify a swollen gland (armpit)?!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had an exposure 1.5 months ago with a guy that knew he was HIV + but didnt tell me anything until yesterday... I did not use a condom... I think I may have a little swelling in my armpits... Does anybody know how to identify if this is happening?... Read more »

Can anxiety cause armpit and neck pain/stinging?

Posted by ExWorryWart, 2 Replies

Has anyone experienced this?
I know what anxiety and panic attack is as I have experienced it first hand but never before do I remember having this 'weird' sensation. Any worried wells here experience stinging pain in both armpits and constant dull... Read more »

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