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Hiv Phobia Symptoms

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HIV Phobia

Dear Dr,I appreciate if you have the time to answer my questions.I am a 23 year old gay male who has had somewhat of an 'obession' with HIV. Ever since coming out, after any sexual encounter i would stress myself completely about my risk...
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello Stressed in a Foreign Land,1. Yes, your fears are completely irrational and totally unwarranted.2. Psychotherapy (counseling) is best. If that's not available, anti-anxiety medications may help. I also would recommend reading only... Read more »

hiv anxiey,phobia,hypocondria etc.

Dr. Bob, I want to share my story of being affected by HIV for 12 years even though I am HIV... Read more »

Large nodes, lies, and AIDS Phobia. (HIV OMENS, 2011)

Hi Dr. Bob, I'm the guy with the unbroken condom and the harmonica hummer ("Risk from... Read more »
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HIV phobia??

Posted by whocanfigure, 4 Replies
I think I just met my first HIV phobic physician. A few weeks ago I was referrend to an ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialist because I have had hearing loss and very loud ringing in my right ear for a year. The resident physician was very attentive and... Read more »

HIV neg at 6 months. LOADS OF SYMPTOMS !

Posted by KitG, 1 Reply
Great to find this site. I want to know: Is there anyone on this forum who is going through the same thing as me, with a six months negative antibody test and a whole load of symptoms? Heres the story:

Following a one-off unsafe sex encounter in... Read more »

HIV neg at 6 months. LOADS OF SYMPTOMS !

Posted by KitG, 3 Replies
Apologies for the sensationalist title but I though it would grab the attention of people who might find this useful eg. Chris, uhohblita. It's also the title of my first ever post here:

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HIV neg at 6 months. LOADS OF... Read more »

initial symptoms of hiv - most common symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hello, I need some help from others with hiv. What was and when did it hit you the inital onset of strange symptoms. I know one said they felt whipped out with tired feeling. Was that immed. after sexual episode or acouple weeks later. Also, were... Read more »

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