Does Hiv Cause Testicular Discomfort

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Inability to consider other causes of discomfort after multiple negative test results "Please respond, I need help."

I have tested negative for both HIV and Hep C over an 18 month period. As mentioned in previous posts I am certain now to be suffering from late seroconversion to both of these viruses. My health has deteriorated to the point now that I don't...

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Thanks for your question,You are HIV negative and do not have Hepatitis C. The many tests you've taken tell us this clearly.If I, or any of the other experts here, looked at your list of "symptoms" we wouldn't immediately think... Read more »

Testicular Atrophy

2 mths after i started Truvada and Isentress my testosterone dropped out to 48 from the 600 range... Read more »

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Testicular Shrinkage from HAART

Hi Dr. Bob, Straight up - can anti viral drugs cause testicles to shrink? I never had... Read more »

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A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

Introduction This chapter will focus on basic methods of treating the suffering and distress caused by common pulmonary symptoms in AIDS patients. The approaches offered below are useful in relieving discomfort, even when the underlying disease is... Read more »

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Understanding HIV/AIDS Table of Contents

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Untreated HIV Associated With Less-"Elastic" Arteries, Raising Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

The heart and coronary artery --> We know all too well that HIV causes bad things to happen in your body. But lately, we've seen increasing evidence that it particularly affects your heart. A new study published in the September 2009 issue of... Read more »

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Exhausted B Cells Hamper Immune Response to HIV

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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 »

Can Semen In Nose Cause HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i hope someone here on the board will help with answers.

i had unprotected oral sex with another male friend both giving and receiving about 3 weeks ago. when he came, some of his semen got into my nose.

this past thur. i caught a cold which included... Read more »

Mild penis discomfort Peep!

Posted by Anonymous

I'm currently experiencing a slight discomfort on the head of my penis. It's not painful, just irritating. I would say, there's this sensation where the openings of the penis are widening, can't be so sure. What's the cause?

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symptoms/vaginal discomfort?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have been having major symptoms. I worried in the past but have had no symptoms, now its real. The symptoms began about a month after the exposure and I have them still 3 months later. I guess my question is to those of you who have the virus, did... Read more »

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