Frightened I Must Be Infected With HIV

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Scared Straight: High HIV Rates Among Black NYC Women Frighten a Health Reporter

My longtime lover and I were driving through Harlem when we passed a billboard that made me want to slam on the brakes and pull the car over. On it were two women -- one Black and one Latina -- their pretty, youthful faces in lights. But under their... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Florida: "Get Tested" Is Advice as AIDS Infection Rate Rises in Duval

A rise in HIV infection rates among gay men has Jacksonville health officials and social services agencies redoubling prevention efforts aimed at this group. Their message: Get tested, and if you're infected, change your behavior. The Duval... Read more »

New York: Health Commissioner Vows Changes After Long Island Needle Scare

Responding to criticism over the handling of an infection control scare linked to a Long Island doctor, New York state Health Commissioner Richard Daines has said he wants to "improve the timeline" for such investigations and ensure better ... Read more »

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supposedly low risk exposure but frightening symptoms

Hi Bob,Let me start by saying I greatly admire your work and will be sending a donation. This stressful episode has really increased my awareness of this illness (hopefully not too late).6 weeks ago I performed oral sex (cunnilingus) on a girl I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I agree cunnilingus carries a very low HIV-transmission risk. I also agree three days would be very early for HIV ARS symptoms to manifest. I further agree it's a mistake to search the Internet for symptoms and then self diagnose! 1. Nope.... Read more »

New and disconcerting info has me frightened - please help

Dr.Bob:You have helped me in the past with my situation, but recent labwork has me very frightened. I'm only starting a new topic because the warning said it was over 60 days since my last post.You may recall my possible exposure situation:...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your situation is not unique or the least bit concerning. You are just one of many who refuse to believe incontrovertible and overwhelming evidence they are HIV negative. Consequently you attribute any and all symptoms or laboratory... Read more »

Was Reassured By Response/Now More Frightened Than Ever

Hello again Dr. Frascino,I'm the "Almost 20 Years in Hell" lady who wrote to you in January asking you to assess the likelihood that a potential exposure that I had in 1990 could have resulted in infection. Your response was that the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Middle-aged Crazy(ier),Please know that everyone's situation is somewhat unique. Applying my comments about a hypothetical scenario to your specific situation is not at all helpful. My assessment of your situation and my recommendations... Read more »

My partner is so frightened of "hurting" me

Dr. Remien,I never thought I would find myself in a serodiscordant relationship. However, I met someone, and from the beginning knew he was poz. We started off by forming a really solid friendship, and from that a relationship grew. From the...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

It is very difficult to know, from your description, how much of the difficulties you are having is about HIV and how much is unrelated to HIV. You are describing someone who seems to put up walls when someone gets very close to him. If he has... Read more »

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frightened

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i contacted an std about 8 years ago and received treatment. i have recently been experiencing fevers and i'm afraid i might have hiv/aids.
i'm afraid to get tested. what are the chances that i might be infected? Read more »

please help me-I am frightened

Posted by allie, 2 Replies

my husband and I were undergoing the work up to have In vitro fertilization and had to undergo an HIV test.
We both had no fear because neither of us had any risk factors. He has been faithful to me, and I completlely trust him. We were totally... Read more »

PARTNER IS NOW ILL - SO FRIGHTENED

Posted by Sprite1, 3 Replies

My girlfriend, who I cheated on to get into this horrible mess in the first place, is now ill. Swollen glands, sore throat, tired, been sick. BUT SHE HAS A RASH TOO. Yeah, she has allergies. No, the rash hasn't concerned her as she thinks it's... Read more »

Very Frightened

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

right now i am terrified

about 4 days ago i had a protected vaginal and unprotected oral sex with a man and the most horrible thing happened to me--the condom broke.

he had not ejaculated yet and there was no pre cum. when he removed his penis... Read more »

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