Does Hiv Cause Pain In Lymph Nodes Under Your Jaw

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Very painful lymph nodes; I have both HIV and cancer. Which disease is causing these nodes?

HIV+ for over 7 yrs, CD4 190, viral load 45,000 recently started anti-retrovirals. Had a growth removed from under left arm about 5cm and was diagnosed with a peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma. I am about to start radiation therapy, but I have more...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Your situation is not an easy one, and I have many patient in similar situations. Specifically patients who have a known cancer and enlarged lymph nodes on CT scan. It is VERY difficult to tell whether the lymph nodes are enlarged due to the... Read more »

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What do Swollen lymph Nodes feel Like??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What do Swollen lymph Nodes Feel Like??, Can people with Hiv always feel them or do they just come around during ars and then go down?, I think I feel something under my jaw on my left side., Not noticeable, only if I look for it., Is that normal? I... Read more »

Jackie!!! Help.... Lymph Nodes Question

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi Jackie, All,

Can you help... Are there lymph nodes in the small of your back, just to the right side of the spine, I feel lumps that can be moved and feel irritated....

Also, I still have very prominent swellings under the jaw on both sides and... Read more »

Painful swollen lymph nodes...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If HIV was causing painful swollen nodes would it only effect one area or all nodes generally? I have painful, tender nodes in my groin but I cannot identify them in my arm pits or neck area. Read more »

Lymph node pain,swelling, and bruising

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you were exposed to hiv would you have the following symptoms? Swelling, bruising and pain in your lymph nodes by your elbows and behind your knees? I am experiencing pain in my left elbow area on top of my arm. Also, pain, swelling, and... Read more »

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