During Ars Does Lymph Nodes Swell At The Same Time

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Lymph Node Swelling

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

when they talk about lymph node swelling, is it visible or what kind of pain is involved and is it in all places or just restricted to certain parts of the body?with this would you have fever or any other signs? thanks and hope to hear from someone... Read more »

Lymph node how long???

Posted by Anonymous

Please if one has swollen lymph nodes due to ARS, how long (for how many weeks) will the noodes vanish. Or will they continue to swell for long time?

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what is lymph nodes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

what are the lymph nodes and were are they located and at what time should they feel sore if some when is infected with HIV. Thank you for your help

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Swollen Lymph node !

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Can a swollen lymph node be a sign of ars? I was have a 2 Elisa tests both negatives at two and three months(12 weeks) after risk, but at four month the lymph node turn up in my neck (no mores symptoms, no fevers)....I'm in the 6 months after risk... Read more »

lymph nodes

Posted by kittycat, 1 Reply

Hello everyone,
i'm at 7 weeks after possible exposure to hiv and i have swollen lymph nodes since 6 weeks.i went to the doctor twice and the last time i went they did a neck ultrasound and it showed enlarged lymph nodes in neck.They couldn't find... Read more »

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lymph node timing

DOCTOR H., three quick questions that I want your advice or answers to. 1. Do lymph nodes that swell during ARS occur at the end of ARS or during ARS meaning at the same time you experience fever, fatigue, etc. 2. Do they swell everywhere at the...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

1. It is a spectrum, but fever usually comes first.2. Again, hard to know. It's a spectrum. Those who seek medical attention usually have nodes in several places.3. During.4. Most do, usually within 2-4 weeks after exposure.5. Hard to know.... Read more »

lymph node swelling

Hi,Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.I'm HIV + and originally found out because I had TB as indicated by swollen lymph node above collar bone plus night sweats etc. The TB was thought to be eliminated but about 12 months later...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.Tuberculosis can be a very serious and sometimes difficult to manage complication of HIV. It's probably right that your TB symptoms (swollen lymph node) returned because of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome... Read more »

Generalised lymph nodes swelling

Dear Doc,I am really worried about being HIV infected.I have had a possible one time exposure 7 years back and have had tender nodes(not swollen at all) in neck and armpit.They come simultaneosuly.Like one comes and the other one disappears.And more...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

I wish I could help but you answered your own question. The only way to be sure is to get tested. That's what you should do. Good luck, Jacques... Read more »

Lymph Nodes and ARS

I had a risky exposure recently and I am extremely worried about my lymphadenopathy.It is my understanding that symptoms (ARS) can start showing within 2 weeks after exposure to HIV.My question is specifically with regards to lymph nodes:1. Is...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Yes, swollen lymph nodes can be a feature of acute HIV. You should get HIV tested and explain your recent exposure to the clinicians so they can direct proper testing. DW... Read more »

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