Hiv Under Arm Painful Lymph Node

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Very painful lymph nodes; I have both HIV and cancer. Which disease is causing these nodes?

HIV+ for over 7 yrs, CD4 190, viral load 45,000 recently started anti-retrovirals. Had a growth removed from under left arm about 5cm and was diagnosed with a peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma. I am about to start radiation therapy, but I have more...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Your situation is not an easy one, and I have many patient in similar situations. Specifically patients who have a known cancer and enlarged lymph nodes on CT scan. It is VERY difficult to tell whether the lymph nodes are enlarged due to the... Read more »

Swollen lymph node in left arm

I have been HIV poz for 16 years that I know of. Have had no serious complications. Good t-cell... Read more »

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. »

painful lymph nodes

I do not know if i am hiv positive. my lymph nodes were painful for a period of about a week. they... Read more »

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D. »

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Painful swollen lymph nodes...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If HIV was causing painful swollen nodes would it only effect one area or all nodes generally? I have painful, tender nodes in my groin but I cannot identify them in my arm pits or neck area. Read more »

Lymph node pain,swelling, and bruising

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you were exposed to hiv would you have the following symptoms? Swelling, bruising and pain in your lymph nodes by your elbows and behind your knees? I am experiencing pain in my left elbow area on top of my arm. Also, pain, swelling, and... Read more »

Q for HIV+ people about swollen lymph nodes

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Q for HIV+ people about swollen lymph nodes

I would like to know if when you have swollen glands in the neck are they sore or painless?

I just took the plunge and took my 2nd HIV testI am awaiting my results, which should be ready, this fri-sat.

I am... Read more »

Lymph Nodes/Home Tests

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had a risky episode 2 1/2 years ago. I have been healthy (beside colds or flu once in a while) since then. Now, for the past few weeks or so I have noticed some swelling in
my lymph nodes, all areas. I have a lot of pain in the crease of the arms... Read more »

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