How Do Hiv Symptoms Feel

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I feel like I have symptoms of HIV..Scared

Hi, about 6 weeks ago I was engaging in sexual activities with a male friend. Before we had "full on" sex (which we used a condom for) he entered me a couple of times for just a few seconds without a condom. Now I am freaking out because...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Trying to determine your HIV status based on symptoms you are experiencing is unwise, anxiety provoking, and unreliable. Recent HIV infection (acute HIV infection, acute retroviral syndrome) should only be considered if ALL of the following are... Read more »

Follow up Q: flushing, faster pulse rate, feeling of higher BP as symptoms of viremia/HIV infection

Hi, I noticed in a post today that a guy, who was describing his first time on Combivir and... Read more »

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ARS SYMPTOMS OR ADVANCED HIV SYMPTOMS?

Ill went in Bahrain last April 31, 2009 to May 1, 2009 (one night only) Meet two Chinese... Read more »

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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 »

Symptoms after 2 weeks and feeling doomed

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I wrote earlier about an unprotected vaginal sex experience (I'm the girl in this scenario). I barely knew the guy I slept, but I get the sense he is pretty promiscuous. We had sex 2 weeks ago and I've recently developed a mild fever with a dull... Read more »

HIV Symptoms does not indicate HIV Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I wanted to share briefly with everyone that just because you may have symptoms of HIV does not necessarily mean that you are HIV positive.

I would come onto this website everyday for hours and surf the web for the risks, symptoms, exposure rates,... Read more »

acute hiv symptoms? very worried....

Posted by veryworried, 1 Reply

hi, thanks for taking time to read this. first, let me say i almost never get ill & i haven't thrown up once in 15 yrs. worst thing i got must've been a cold. i had unprotected vaginal sex with a woman about a month ago. exactly 6 days later, in... Read more »

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