How Long Do The Lymph Nodes Swell During Ars

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Posted by Anonymous

Please if one has swollen lymph nodes due to ARS, how long (for how many weeks) will the noodes vanish. Or will they continue to swell for long time?

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when they talk about lymph node swelling, is it visible or what kind of pain is involved and is it in all places or just restricted to certain parts of the body?with this would you have fever or any other signs? thanks and hope to hear from someone... Read more »

lymph nodes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have a question about lymph nodes --> If nodes are swollen due to HIV, how long do they stay swollen for? weeks? months? Thanks in advance!

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LYMPH NODES

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG LYMPH NODES STAY SWOLLEN AFTER INITIAL INFECTION. I HAVE GOTTEN MANY CONFLICTING ANSWERS ON THE NET, AND FROM THE CDC HOTLINE.

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Posted by kittycat, 1 Reply

Hello everyone,
i'm at 7 weeks after possible exposure to hiv and i have swollen lymph nodes since 6 weeks.i went to the doctor twice and the last time i went they did a neck ultrasound and it showed enlarged lymph nodes in neck.They couldn't find... Read more »

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Lymph node Swelling

After primary HIV infection on average how long do Lymph Glands stay swollen? It has now been 5 weeks after possible exposure and my lymph glands in the genital area are still slightly swollen although not as much as they were primarily. The Doctor...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

Swollen lymph nodes in the inguinal region can be enlarged for many different reasons and are very common. I would suggest continuing to work with your health care provider on discerning their cause.... Read more »

HIV+, Will my lymph node swelling go down if I don't take HIV drugs?

I was recently diagnosed HIV+ (from a recent infection), and I'm experiencing acute HIV infection symptoms. Part of the symptoms are substantial swelling of lymph nodes in my neck which are obvious. I looked but didn't see this addressed...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Enlarged lymph nodes are VERY common in HIV disease. The lymph nodes are trying to fight off the HIV infection. Different patients' bodies deal with lymph nodes in different ways. In some patients, lymph nodes do indeed go down in time. In... Read more »

Generalised lymph nodes swelling

Dear Doc,I am really worried about being HIV infected.I have had a possible one time exposure 7 years back and have had tender nodes(not swollen at all) in neck and armpit.They come simultaneosuly.Like one comes and the other one disappears.And more...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

I wish I could help but you answered your own question. The only way to be sure is to get tested. That's what you should do. Good luck, Jacques... Read more »

lymph node timing

DOCTOR H., three quick questions that I want your advice or answers to. 1. Do lymph nodes that swell during ARS occur at the end of ARS or during ARS meaning at the same time you experience fever, fatigue, etc. 2. Do they swell everywhere at the...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

1. It is a spectrum, but fever usually comes first.2. Again, hard to know. It's a spectrum. Those who seek medical attention usually have nodes in several places.3. During.4. Most do, usually within 2-4 weeks after exposure.5. Hard to know.... Read more »

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