Erectile Dysfunction Could I Have Acute HIV Infection

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Acute HIV Infection

What Is Acute HIV Infection? The amount of HIV in the blood gets very high within a few days or weeks after HIV infection. Some people get a flu-like illness. This first stage of HIV disease is called "acute HIV infection" or "primary HIV infection." About half of the people who get infected don't notice anything. Symptoms generally occur within 2 to 4 weeks. The most common symptoms are fever, fatigue, and rash. Others include headache,...

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AIDS & Erectile Dysfunction

I have "full blown" AIDS and as more time passes I have become TOTALLY 100% unbale to get an erection or ejaculate when I masturbate. I DO NOT HAVE SEX WITH ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS. I'M 100% CELIBITE ). However, I enjoy the sensation of...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. The rate of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with HIV infection and AIDS is much higher than what is seen in HIV negative men. There are many factors to contribute to this complication including low testosterone... Read more »

Erectile Dysfunction

Over the past 6 months my sex drive has decreased drastically to the point where I don't even get aroused like a normal person. Most of the time my penis does not respnd to physical or visual stimulation and most of the time when I masturbate...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You don't mention what your HIV status or treatment status is. Some HIV and other medications can contribute to impotence. An evaluation by an HIV experienced and sensitive urologist is often helpful. Viagra is often helpful but doses have to... Read more »

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

About a month before I tested positive (and after I got infected), I noticed a dramatic drop in my libido. I am not as easily aroused as before, my erections are not as strong and frequently disappear after a few minutes.After I tested positive I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Certainly there can be psychological causes of decreased libido, but considering you are HIV-positive, I would certainly check your testosterone level as well. If it's low, testosterone supplementation might be just the thing to get Mr.... Read more »

HIV medication and Erectile Dysfunction

I've been hiv positive since 1986 and have been on hiv medication since 1988. While Iam in perfect health, I've notice over the years an increasing problem achieving erections. It seem that very little has been written on the possible...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

As you point out data is limited (and so it appears is interest in research on the matter). Since ED is common in the general population of males it can be difficult to sort out which of numerous factors contribute the most to ED. Aging, stress,... Read more »

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Acute HIV Infection

Posted by lafcadio, 1 Reply

I came down with text book Acute HIV Infection three weeks ago after having unsafe sex. My lymph nodes got swollen and achy, I got these little shivers running through my body, I feel like I have bleach in my veins. I'm tired and sweat constantly. I... Read more »

Acute HIV Infection Overview

Posted by Anonymous

1. Acute HIV-1 Infection
Marcus Altfeld and Bruce D. Walker

Introduction

Acute HIV-1 infection presents in 40 - 90 % of cases as a transient symptomatic illness, associated with high levels of HIV-1 replication and an expansive virus-specific immune... Read more »

Verification of Primary Acute HIV infection.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello,

I may have contracted HIV through an unusual encounter (not via Sex nor Drugs nor blood)in April 1999. Refer to the URL for the story.
http://bbs.thebody.com/eshare/server?action=150&board=45&article=433

Shortly, from 10 to 16 May, I... Read more »

Acute HIV Infection - Help!!

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

I got fever 4 weeks after a sex worker gave me unprotected oral sex. The fever was 99F with headache, weakness, night sweats, funny sensations in my body, tingling in my hands and feet. This fever has lasted 6 weeks and aint going. In the 2nd and... Read more »

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