Full Blown AIDS Symptoms

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Hiv ARS symptoms STRAIGHT into full blown AIDS?

Posted by anxious66, 1 Reply

I have posted about my risk before, unprotected oral (msm) me giving, no ejaculation. tested negative at 6 weeks with a 4th gen duo.

my question is more out of curiosity, although i am scared it MAY apply to me too. Kaposi's sarcoma is an infection... Read more »

Full Blown AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What does F.B. AIDS appear like....what happens? Is is a collection of syptoms?

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hiv+ not full blown AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HIV+ not full blown AIDS!!!

I have been HIV+ for about 8 or 9 years now , and Iv'e had my
share of OI's all that are kept under control with good health as
well as my 22pill-a-Day regime. But my ouestion is ....what is
full blown Aids??? I'am... Read more »

Full-blown aids to hiv+

Posted by MsStiletto, 10 Replies

In Dec.2002 I was diagnosed with full-blown aids. I had thrush, neuropathy, CMV colitis & MAC. I had 18 Tcells & Viral load in the millions if thats possible. I now have 346 Tcells & undetectable.
My question is, can I now be considered... Read more »

Neg Partner in full Blown AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My partner and I have been together for nearly twelve years, and we have known for the last ten years that he was HIV-Postive. Now he is considered FULL BLOWN AIDS, I still can't wrap my mind around that, yet. We have been discussing telling our... Read more »

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Ars Symptoms straight into full blown AIDS?

Hi there, this is more of a quesiton out of curiosity, and a slight (most likely) irrational fear of mine.my risk was unprotected oral (msm) me giving, no ejaculation, first sexual encounter. i am already aware of my negligible risk and have been...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.First off we no longer use the term "full blown AIDS," because in reality there is no such thing as "partially blown AIDS."Briefly responding to your questions:1. No. HIVers do not progress immediately from ARS to AIDS. 2.... Read more »

time between exposure and full blown symptoms

What is the average time/incubation period between exposure/infection and full blown symptoms of AIDS. ...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

On average it is about 10 years in untreated patients.... Read more »

Is the term "Full-Blown AIDS" used in medical settings?

s there an article or FAQ sheet from The Body or the CDC stating that the term "Full-Blown AIDS" has been used in ages? It just infuriates me every time it happens!...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

I agree. There is no difference between "full blown AIDS" and AIDS. Actually, there is very little distinction between HIV positive and AIDS other than the presence of symptoms. Social Security makes no distinction between the two since... Read more »

Life expectancy of someone with untreated full blown aids

If a person was diagnosed with full blown aids in 2000 and stopped meds in 2001, what's the estimated life expectancy? Currently symptoms include chills, wasting...cough... fatigue, skin rash....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The range is quite variable so no prediction is appropriate. If a patient is on preventative meds of infections and has good nutrition and hormone status that can maintain health to some degree. Full blown AIDS has many definitions as well ranging... Read more »

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