Do Sore Testicles Mean I Have AIDS

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swollen testicles

My better half is HIV positive three years running. He decided early on not to take meds nor does he eat well or exercise. In Jan 08 he developed a small sore that quickly spread to the complete backside and the lower front side measuring 2.5 across...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Your partner need to see an HIV specialist ASAP. It sounds like there is an infection there, possile herpes which can be very persistent in persons with weakened immune systems. The skin lesion can then become infected. He needs to get his immune... Read more »

Swelling of Slavery gland, Brest & right testicle

Dear Sir, I know my question does not relate to your forum but I have been reading your answers for... Read more »

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Pain in testicles: STDs like chlamydia and herpes?

Hello doctor,THis is in continuation to one of my previous emails in Nov. I had then expressed... Read more »

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Sore Throat and Mouth Sores the Recur

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello would anybody have some insight for me, I had an exposure to HIV 9 months ago. Tested negative to HIV 1/2. The exposure came from a women from sex worker from korea, since then I just haven't felt right. Lots of strange symptoms. So I... Read more »

What di these symptoms mean?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

what are K.S. sores? are they the dark purple or brown marks on your skin that look like bruises and if they are what does if mean if you have several of these just appearing out of nowhere but you are not sure if you have the virus. can these... Read more »

:-( Pain in the testicle

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Has any male, who think they might have been exposed to HIV, ever experienced pain and discomfort in the testicle a few weeks after exposure?

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Sore Burning Tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Recently i had a low risk encounter of oral sex with another man,im also male,we both gave as well as recieved, neither one of us ever reached orgasm, this was a one time ordeal for me, im not gay but just wanted to experiment,well the only thing im... Read more »

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