How Likely Is It To Get AIDS From Massage

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage should I consider it

I'm HIV+ my VL is undetectable and CD4% 31 and I'm on Lexiva, Truvada and Norvir.My question is should I get Lymphatic Drainage Massage? I have noticed that I have 3 lymph nodes in my groin that has swollen up over the last 3 months. One...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There is no evidence that massage of lymph nodes will provide either clinical or cosmetic benefit relating to enlarged lymph nodes. Lymph nodes in the groin are among the most common to be enlarged from a wide range of conditions draining from the... Read more »

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I recently had a mutual massage with a woman from an escort service. What arethe likelyhoods of... Read more »

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Dear Dr. Francisco:I got a massage today and the chinese massage therapist vigurously massaged my... Read more »

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presenter.trainer, massage therapy consultant

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since 1988 have presented and worked with HIV/AIDS from prevention to pallitive care . have 501c3.agencies,targeted groups,conferences,retreats with cont.ed possibilities. http://home.earthlink.net/~jackigethner Read more »

Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

Massage therapy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I would like to hear if anyone has tried any kind of massage therapy for aids related symptoms. My roommate is positive and seems to enjoy a full body massage every night. I believe it helps relax the muscles and thus makes for a more comfortable... Read more »

sex with massage worker

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am worried sick. About 1 month ago,I had protected sex with an Asian massage worker here in the US. She used baby oil on the condom. This is so stupid. I feel like crying every day.I was unfaithful to my wife. I am so upset.I know I will have hiv... Read more »

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