Does Hiv Cause Penile Burning Sensation

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Burning sensation in arms

Doctors, thank you for your excellent service. I was only recently dianosed as HIV positive (Fall 2000) so I am still coming to grips with my disease. I don't yet know all of the technical jargon and what all the numbers mean, but I will...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It is not possible to distinguish the cause of your arm complaints from the data you provided and without directly examining you. Zerit and cause a neuropathy but generally the feet are bothered first and worse than the arms/hands. HIV can cause a... Read more »

Burn/Itch Sensation After Urinating. More likely to spread Hep C?

I am hep c positive.I have a burning/itching sensation inside my penis after urinating and there... Read more »

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Burning Sensation on Skin

I have been taking a triple drug regimen: Epivir 300mg; Viramune 200mg(2); Reyataz 200mg(2) for two... Read more »

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Ask the Expert: Case Study -- Newly-Admitted Patient With a Penile Lesion

Case A 27-year-old male presents to the prison infirmary with penile pain. He reports having had the pain for the past three days, ever since accidentally catching part of the skin of his penis in his pants zipper. The patient reports previous good... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Tips for PHAs With Peripheral Neuropathy

"Over the past six months I've noticed a burning feeling in my feet. It's not too bad, but it is constant. I'm worried about it. Should I mention it to my doctor? Do you have any tips on how to handle it?" -- J.M., Yellowknife, NWT Christopher... Read more »

Diagnosis 18 Months Later

To tell...Or not to tell is a burning question for people with HIV infection, especially those who are not part of the gay community. I've read comments in the news media implying a certain criticism of individuals who make their status asecret, ... Read more »

Mechanisms for Circumcision to Reduce HIV Transmission in Different Penile Tissue: Target Cell Differences Rather Than Keratinisation

An intensive study looking at the protective impact on adult male circumcision for reducing the risk of sexual HIV transmission suggested new biological mechanisms for protection. This study was presented as an oral presentation by Minh Dinh from... Read more »

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penile problems...

Posted by dcgbowler, 2 Replies

I am having problems with keeping an erection. I also have high blood pressure and diabetes along with HIV. Is there anyone else who can advise me on what to do? Read more »

Penile Thush - is thsi a sign ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have posted on this BB before (Fingering and touching Anus) and got some relief from the immense stress that I was going through. One of the main reasons is guilt. I am married and with children and have been faithful since we were married 11... Read more »

stinging sensation

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know if feeling a stinging sensation inside one's penis once every 3 or four hrs is a symptom of HIV?

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Burning Tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can candida (thrush) be invisible? I am male and I have a burning sensation on the tip of my tongue that will not go away. MY H.I.V. exposure is minimal, but I guess, not impossible. Would it be too soon to get this 3 months after exposure? Read more »

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