Does Hiv Cause Body Pain All Over

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Lipodystrophy, Body Changes and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents What Is Lipodystrophy? Body Shape Changes Metabolic Complications What Causes Lipodystrophy? Can Lipodystrophy Be Treated? Caring for Yourself What Is Lipodystrophy? Lipodystrophy means abnormal fat changes. It is used to describe a number ofchanges in body fat that are experienced by many people living with HIV (HIV+).Lipodystrophy can also include changes in fat and sugar levels in the blood ofHIV+...

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HIV worry has caused my body to fall apart (JUST MADE A DONATION OF 70$)

Thank you for all that you do, Doc.I had protected oral and vaginal sex with a sex worker in Spain on the 7-8th of June. Since then, I have had some STD tests done. My initial symptoms included frequent urination but that went away after a week and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Worried in Moscow,Protected sex is indeed protected, assuming the latex or polyurethane condom was used properly and did not fail (break). Consequently, your HIV-exposure risk is essentially nonexistent (assuming you meet the above conditions). A... Read more »

hiv and one sided body pain

For approx 4 years I have complained about pain in one side of my body (right) from the shoulder to the foot that feels like joint pain. My leg is heavy feeling and my elbow is unable to withstand more than a few pounds. I have had an MRI and will...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Diagnosis seems elusive from the information you have provided. I would seek consultation from a good clinical neurologist . KH... Read more »

does masturbation causes pimples on face and body?

doctor to say frankly i am sick of pimples appearing on my face and even on my back.i masturbate twice a week or smtims more than that.i heard from alot of people that pimples appear because of masturbation.it makes me feel ashamed n i dont go out...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,If masturbation caused pimples, I doubt any of us would have clear complexions! Masturbation does not cause pimples. See below.For evaluation and treatment, I would suggest you see a dermatologist.I would also strongly recommend you quit smoking... Read more »

Can HIV Cause Nerve Paralysis Anywhere in the Body?

I have been diagnosed with serratus anterior palsy, the paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle due to neuropathy of the long thoracic nerve. The result is a pronounced, accentuated displacement of the scapula (which is called...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Isolated nerve damage can occur rarely in the setting of HIV infection. That would rarely be due to toxicity from antiretroviral therapy. I assume that you have undergone some form of scanning to look for some type of compression that could cause... Read more »

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fever and body pain after 4 and 7 and month -ve?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

So I know what I'm gonna hear from you guys. I have tested negative and this is not the cause of my fever or body pain. I've had dry throat, trouble swalloing, fever, body pain, headaches, tiredness after testing negative at 4 and months. Any change... Read more »

Joint Pain caused by liver, HIV, meds, arthritis?

Posted by ScotCharles, 3 Replies

Has anyone experienced joint pain that was diagnosed as relating to either HIV or the meds? Don't laugh now, but my elbows are warm to the touch, and I have a burning pain in them. I have liver problems which cause my right shoulder and the right... Read more »

Joint Pain? AnonOne? Aids2HIV?

Posted by WhatDoIDo, 1 Reply

Hi all. I had a few questions. When someone experiences early symptoms of HIV, do they all come at once? Or can they come seperately. I have had diarrhea for more than a month now, then I started having testicular pain, my neck hurts when I move it... Read more »

Swollen/Painful Nodes and No HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I've tested negative beyond three months, yet my groin and axilla (armpit) nodes remain swollen and tender. My exposure was high risk, and I did contract chlamydia from the exposure (treated months ago). The medic at the clinic assured me that the... Read more »

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