Do Hiv Symptoms Show Up Within A Month

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hiv symptoms after 10 months

hello, im having hiv symptoms after 10 months of possible exposure. hives, shortness of breath, facial wasting and herpes after the first month of exposure. i got tested 6 months after the exposure and it was negative and again at 10 months after...

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

North Shore University Hospital

The symptoms you describe are not specific to HIV infection and many peole may have them. Since you have tested negative 10 months after having picked up herpes, as long as you have not have any additional high-risk exposure, you are indded... Read more »

HIV symptoms more than 6 months

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HIV symptoms lasting over 3 months?

Hi, I had a possible exposure to HIV around 4 months ago, since then I had very few symptoms but... Read more »

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HIV neg at 6 months. LOADS OF SYMPTOMS !

Posted by KitG, 3 Replies

Apologies for the sensationalist title but I though it would grab the attention of people who might find this useful eg. Chris, uhohblita. It's also the title of my first ever post here:

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HIV neg at 6 months. LOADS OF SYMPTOMS !

Posted by KitG, 1 Reply

Great to find this site. I want to know: Is there anyone on this forum who is going through the same thing as me, with a six months negative antibody test and a whole load of symptoms? Heres the story:

Following a one-off unsafe sex encounter in... Read more »

having symptoms after 3 months ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i am from russia mokba and have taken HIV testing out to 6 months but i have the swollen gland and fever still to this day after sex with prosititution also my skin dry and scattering red color on elbow and around nose i am HIV- on testing but... Read more »

Symptoms 4-5 Months later

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi guys you guys have been a great help with my stressing reading all of your posts.
My question is that what are the chances of starting Hiv symptoms(not ars) 4-5 months after one single exposure(only chance of exposurein my life)?
Most places I have... Read more »

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