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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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Follow Up - Scared: ARS-like Symptoms after Mutual Masterbation (Part II)

Doc,After my possible exposure on Dec. 3 (unknown partner's pre cum as lube with an open sore on penis), I went to see an HIV specialist about my ARS-like symptoms on Dec. 23. He ordered an HIV RNA PCR test (by Roche with 50ml sensitivity). It...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I would agree with the advice you received from the HIV specialist. The problem with HIV RNA PCR tests is the rate of false positives, not false negatives. Whatever is causing your symptoms, it's not HIV, OK?Stay safe. Stay well. Happy... Read more »

Flu-like symptoms

Hi,I had an encounter with a guy last Saturday -- it was penetrative anal sex and he was using a condom. At the end of the encounter we came on each others chests so some semen landed on my chest.Last Thursday (4-5 days later) I started getting some...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiProtected anal sex is the best way to go and gives you the protection that you need against HIV transmission. Yes 4-5 days later is too soon for HIV symptoms to begin, but not too soon for other sexually transmitted infections.You were protected... Read more »

MS-like symptoms

For he past three months I have been taking Viread and Ziagen. Before that, I was taking Combivir and Virimune for three years. For the past three years I have had the following symptoms: loss of balance, blurred vision, headaches, constipation...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have had a few patients with symptoms like yours. It has been unclear if the medications are contributing. HIV can persist in the brain despite successful treatment response according to blood levels. MS can occur in HIV+ patients just like the... Read more »

Are these likely Symptoms of AIDS?

About 2 years ago I gave unprotected oral sex to a girl I didn't know verywell. At the time I believed that oral sex was much safer than any other form of sex. We also engaged inintercourse, but we used a condom. I realize that I put myself at...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your post. In response to your concerns:First of all, things like tonsillitis, post-nasal drip, pink-eye, asthma, andinner-ear infections are not things directly related to AIDS. These can bedue to multiple causes that... Read more »

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Flu-Like Symptoms?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Would Flu-like symptoms start immediately after exposure, like a day or 2, or is there a time period before they start. Also, what is the sore throat like?? Is it raw and hurt to swallow? I had a sore throat after an exposure and a very mild fever.... Read more »

are flu-like symptoms passable?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Okay, I know this is gonna sound like a stupid question, but I need an answer for it. abou three weeks ago i met someone online. all we did was oral and some fingering (we're both guys). a few days later me and a friend go to the movies, we both get... Read more »

For you all: What were your symptoms like?

Posted by ExWorryWart, 3 Replies

Please, be as detailed as possible.
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ARS symptoms? What are they like?

Posted by lpshrtr, 1 Reply

Most know what they are, but what are they like? How long is the fever? Are most of your lymph nodes swollen, or could it just be ones in your armpit for example? Is the body aches bad and noticeable or are they small? Are there any respitoary... Read more »

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