Groin Pain During Seroconversion

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Soreness - after seroconversion

Posted by Anonymous

Are there any symptoms after sero conversion? Sore neck? Sore lymph nodes? or is there really no symptoms after seroconversion?

Jackie? Anyone?

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headache and pain in the groin-ARS?

Posted by Anonymous

I have a headache and pain in the groin after having unprotected vaginal sex (insertive). This episode was about 5 weeks ago. I have also had a dry mouth in the morning for atleast a week. Also a sore throat for about 2 weeks. Anyone's opinion... Read more »

So worried about groin pain

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

So my stupid ass had sex with two prositutes in the Dominican Republic a few weeks ago. I know that the HIV rate there is extremely high, so I am very worried that one or both of the women may have been positive.

I used a condom both times, and... Read more »

seroconversion?

Posted by agny, 1 Reply

Just a question. It has been 4 days and I am in bed. Can't swollow bad sore throat and body aches and 100.3 fever. If there are symptoms can I have gotton them so soon? Read more »

Seroconversion after 30 mos

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Someone posted the following question to Dr. Holidjny on the Body's Viral Load forum saying they converted at 30 months. I cut and pasted the question below. Great that's all I need is to read something like this. Everyone on this forum is saying a... Read more »

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Strange Pain lower back/groin area

Hi, I have developed this strange pain in my lower back and groin area on the left side. I have no pain when I am standing or lying down or walking. But when I sit the pain kicks in also when i bend over. I have a pain in my groin area when i push...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

A good physical exam (including a neurologic exam) would be a good starting place. You may want to check to see what the post-voiding residual is (how much urine remains in the bladder after you attempt to completely urinate). Plain bone films of... Read more »

neck+groin pains JB

I recently tested poz, and I have yet to start treatment. However, i have developed muscular pains in the back of my neck, and pains around the base of my penis extending into my inner thighs. I don't think that these are due to swollen...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

I think it is possible that your symptoms could be related to your HIV infection, and it will be interesting to see if they improve as you begin antiretroviral treatment. I would definitely review them with your health care provider at your next... Read more »

very painful swollen lymph node in groin

I've had a painful swollen lymph node in my groin for about 2 weeks. My doctor prescribed me bactrum, which didn't clear it up or help any! It is actually feeling worse..I was also prescribed ciprofloxacin (spelling?) by an emergency room...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

In the setting of known HIV infection a swollen node in the groin can be related to an infection in the genital or rectal area. A good examination and history with appropriate lab/blood tests is usual the first step in sorting that out. Your HIV... Read more »

Groin Pain

Another one of the worried sick category looking for hope I'm afriad. Actually, bear with me to the end as there is a question that I can't find any answer for.I had unprotected sex with a female co worker 5 and a half months ago. Had a...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I'm not aware of any research that describes groin pain as a commonly seen symptom of HIV infection. Your groin pain could be related to something completely different that might need medical attention. Try to see a doctor about it,... Read more »

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Factors Associated With HIV Seroconversion in Gay Men in England at the Start of the 21st Century

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