How Fast Can U Get Hiv Symptoms

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What Are the Symptoms of HIV and AIDS?

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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how fast can hiv show itself

How quickly can the symptoms of hiv show up? I have recently been with someone orally (about 1 1/2 months ago) who I know nothing about. I am in the military and am trying to keep things quiet, so I'm asking you guys first. I know I need to...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

Symptoms of HIV can manifest within weeks of infection. However, many people acquire HIV infection without overt symptoms. The only way to be sure of infection status is to be tested, so I would urge you to go for testing.... Read more »

MRSA as a symptom of HIV

Dr. BobFirst off, I'd like to say you are the coolest, most respectful, humorous and downright righteous doctor dude ever. Alright, enough of my Jeff Spicoli impression from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. But honestly, what you are doing here...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Midwest MRSA Guy,So you want DRDD (downright righteous doctor dude) to discuss MRSA and HIV? Sounds like alphabet soup, but OK, on to your questions:1.HIV risk from your "unplanned frottage" with "minor chaffing" would be... Read more »

how quick symptoms of hiv?

I recently had what I thought was protected sex but did perform slight oral sex on a female "date". The very next day for one and a half weeks I've experienced hiv symptoms -- is possible for symptoms that fast?...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

I am not a doctor and therefore am not qualified to dispense medical opinions. Sorry I'm not to be able to help you.Michael Shernoff, MSW... Read more »

will die of fear of symptoms,not of HIV!

Dear Doctor,i'll try to make this as short as possible.I'm a 24 year old guy who has just started his professional life,working as an engineer.I have never had sex (rather penetration) before(pretty straight ha?!),until this stupid night...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Wow, that was as "short as possible???" Let's hope you never need to write me a long detailed question! (If you do, could you send a Cliff Notes version along with it?) So basically what we have here is a "pretty... Read more »

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All unusual symptoms- Fast progression? Help

Posted by paranoiafreak, 1 Reply

can hiv cause elevated liver enzyme sgpt at 174 in early infection ( 6-9 months post exposure)? ultrasound with normal liver, spleen and gallbladder. sgpt in november was at 39.4.

Had also elevated platelet 4 months 555,000 post exkposure then t... Read more »

How fast are antibodies produced?

Posted by veryscared1, 2 Replies

I have had unprotected sex with someone who is now experiencing early HIV symptoms (vomitting, numbness/tingling, thrush, herpes outbreaks). He was tested at the 3-week mark and 6-week mark after our sexual encounter, and results were negative both... Read more »

fasting before testing?

Posted by Anonymous

Hi.. In March I had unprotected oral sex with a woman (I dont know her HIV status), and the next morning I discovered an open sore under my tounge... and about 6 weeks later I had swollen lymph glands, fever and pharingitis. I have tested for HIV (I... Read more »

Am I a Fast Progressor?

Posted by Geno, 6 Replies

Hello all this is my first time posting here ive been tooling around the fourms for about 3 months though. I tested pos at a local clinic in August but I was infected in late june I had terrible ARS that lasted 5 weeks or so. Its been 6 months since... Read more »

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