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When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV -- not how you feel. Your mind is a powerful thing. 1.There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks...

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neck/armpit pain

hello ryan, i hope you can help me out. so far i've tested hiv negative at week 17 and 2 days. howeveri feel some pain on my left arm pit (on and off...it was quite painful at one time). i also feel some pain around the left neck/jaw area....

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The pain is not related to HIV if you are not HIV infected. Based on your 17 week antibody test, you are not HIV infected. See a doctor to answer questions about physical symptoms that you are experiencing.RMK... Read more »

weird feeling in armpits

Hello Doctor....For the last couple months on and off I have experienced a bit of swelling in my right armpit...Im not sure if its a node or not..It just seems a bit irregular when i move my arm around...like it got fatter or something....In the...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

It is impossible to tell if this is HIV-related based on the information you have given. Please see a doctor for any questions you have about physical symptoms. RMK... Read more »

swollen nodes in armpit

Hi Doc, about 2-3 months ago I had unprotected oral (sperm swallowed) and a brief unprotected penetration (bareback) with a guy I later learned is hiv+, although he claims he is undetectable. The problem is that about 3 weeks later I had a severe...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The lymphadenopathy (lymph node swelling) associated with HIV disease is most often generalized (occurring in many locations simultaneously) and non-painful. That said, I should also mention that swimmer's ear would not cause the lymph... Read more »

What should I do about the lump in my armpit?

I have had a lump on my breast for 5 yrs. My first and only mammogram so far said not cancerous, but my lump has gotten bigger. Just recently I developed a hard lump under my arm that was more full the first 2 days and is still there for about 10...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

If I understand your query correctly, you have two separate lumps-- one on your breast, one in your armpit.In terms of the lump on your breast, even if your mammogram is negative, you should have a persistent lump biopsied. Only through a biopsy,... Read more »

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How can I identify a swollen gland (armpit)?!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had an exposure 1.5 months ago with a guy that knew he was HIV + but didnt tell me anything until yesterday... I did not use a condom... I think I may have a little swelling in my armpits... Does anybody know how to identify if this is happening?... Read more »

Can anxiety cause armpit and neck pain/stinging?

Posted by ExWorryWart, 2 Replies

Has anyone experienced this?
I know what anxiety and panic attack is as I have experienced it first hand but never before do I remember having this 'weird' sensation. Any worried wells here experience stinging pain in both armpits and constant dull... Read more »

Armpit nodes vs Fat pockets LOL

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello all, hopefully everyone is doing great and enjoying the day. I have a question with regards to armpit nodes....and I know that symptoms do not equal HIV desease...but I do have a question...

When checking armpit nodes...do you have to feel... Read more »

rash under armpit

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

is a rash under the armpit a common ars symptom. the rash under my armpit looks to me as it is peeling.it is kind of red in color but not real dark. should i worry about this. it is happening under both of my armpits. please any answers would be... Read more »

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