Headache Could I Have AIDS

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is headache and slight fever sign of aids?

I had protected sex with a prostitute.but right after dat i had itching beside my penis area. but it went away after giving antiseptic cream .then the next day had a little headache and was very slightly feverish.but these went away without giving...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-Symptoms of HIV infection would not be expected to appear immediately after the risk exposure as you describe. In addition, if you had protected sex and used the condom correctly from start to finish, your risk for acquiring HIV would be... Read more »

Headaches Headaches Headaches

I have frequent headaches that will not go away with the usual Motrin, Tylenol and Aspirin. Any... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

Migraine Headaches

I'm concerned if mirgraine headaches are associated with being AIDS/HIV positive. I have not... Read more »

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D. »

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headaches

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I would like to know if headaches caused by HIV are very severe or mild. I have been having very slight headaches for a week already, especially in the mornings when i wake up, but then seem to disappear as the day goes on. Thanks.

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Headaches for months now.

Posted by Anonymous

I meet a guy and he was HIV+. He didn't tell me until the next day. We did not have anal sex, nor did we have oral. We kissed and laid on top of each other. We had mutaul maturbation and that was it. The day he told me I was crazy. I could not... Read more »

Headaches and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I need help desperately. I don't know what is going on with my body. Sometimes with HIV you can gauge yourself and see if things are going your way, sometimes you can't. I can't figure it out. I have been experiencing bad headaches in the last 2... Read more »

headache

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I've had headache and sleepless night after being diagnosed 3 days ago. My neck (near thyroid) and head felt heavy. I wonder if the virus are attacking this region. I must have contracted the virus 6 months ago where my lymph nodes started swelling.... Read more »

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