Hiv And Groin Pain

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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 »

strong pain in the groin area

Hi doctormy bf, who is 54, got diagnosed with hiv last january 2010. His counts are 417 CD4 and... Read more »

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pain in the groin area

I had sex with a lady I believe is a call girl.The condom broke I believe toward the end of... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Colonization in Groin Linked to MRSA Infection in Adults With HIV

Researchers report that HIV-infected adults are more likely to have methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections if the patients have a history of MRSA colonization in the groin or they have had a prior MRSA infection acquired from... Read more »

HIV-Related Pain

Table of Contents Introduction What Causes Pain? Common Types of Pain Assessing Pain Pain Management What to Do if You Have Pain Introduction Pain is common in people living with HIV (HIV+ people). One study found thatmore than... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Awareness Videos From Around the World

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The State of Prevention

Not long ago, getting an HIV test could be a real pain. Even after setting aside all the accompanying anxieties and fears and stigmas, it was just a hassle. First, you'd come in for the test -- and unless you went to a private doctor's office,... Read more »

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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 »

Groin Nodes Please Help

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Have terrible pain in my groin My pain is below my belly button center and both sides. I thought your groin nodes were along the crease where your leg meets your torso,but my pain is above that. Are there nodes in this area. The pain is like a stich... Read more »

Groin nodes?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I think I have swollen lymph nodes in my groin. They give me pain every now and then. I feel one on the right and one on the left. They feel like as I've read, a pea. Do they grow larger than that when they are infected? Thank you for your answer.

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swolen glands in groin

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I went to the doctor for a check up. I thought I had a swolen gland in my groin are... The doctor said she couldn't feel anything.

I am really panicking as It has been six weeks ago since I've been exposed to HIV.

How do you know if you have a swolen... Read more »

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