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Posted by DaveyBoy, 6 Replies

Being HIV positive has its woes for sure. When I first found out I had HIV (early 90s), all I could think was poor me, I cannot deal with this, what can I do, what do I care to do? I got so depressed and confused. Things got worse and I wound up... Read more »

Scared to Death

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

Let me start by saying that I am 17 and scared to death. I recently put myself in a really bad situation. I decided to go ahead and try experimenting with a guy. Well I met a guy online. I know I know, STUPID. Long story short, he tried to enter me... Read more »

scared to death!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

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Im a married woman age 37 and mother of two lovely kids. I was having some "issues" back in September where I was feeling out of sorts with my marriage. I went out to a bar had a couple of drinks and met a total stranger we had unprotected sex... Read more »

HIV -Scared to death

Posted by JVJ, 2 Replies

Dear Doc,
I had sex with an escort last night and I am scared to death. I wore condoms that she provided. She did an oral on me with condoms and we had protected sex. When she was on top of me I am scared that her fluid might be on my genitals where... Read more »

Scared to Death

Posted by jessnatl

Just found out three weeks ago. Not sick, feel great. But SCARED TO DEATH. I am going to the doc for the 1st time tomorrow.... What are they going to do?

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Scared to death, please respond!! (2nd attmpt)

Hey Dr. Bob!I must say, your work on this forum is wonderful; I admire every aspect of your responses and especially appreciate the humor I have found despite the severity of my situation! You tell it how it is!I am currently a student in the bay...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Neighbor!1.ARS symptoms can begin several weeks after an exposure; however, your symptoms are much more consistent with anxiety than HIV ARS.2.PEP does not "delay the progression of the virus (or symptoms) until treatment is completed."... Read more »

Sex binge..young and scared to death! Dontation!

Dr. BobI gave into my desires and last week went on a binge of sort with 3 different guys. Now, I am scared to death that I may be infected. The first two guys performed oral sex on me and I kissed them both, french style. I did not notice any...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Sex Binge Guy,Your HIV-acquisition risk, despite your trio of hotties, is very low. Oral sex, particularly insertive oral sex, carries only a very minimal risk for HIV transmission. Protected insertive anal sex is indeed "protected,"... Read more »

Drunken encounter and scared to death

I had a drunken encounter with a prostitute. I know this is bad and now Im scared to death I might have gotten something. I was protected the whole time but I rubbed my hand on her vagina and I had a cut on my finger that was old- not open or...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

It is highly unlikely that you would get infected with HIV by having your hand come into contact with an HIV infected person's vagina. See the frequently asked question "What are the risks from fingering someone"... Read more »

Scared to Death Please Answer I will Donate

Dr. Frascino,First, I just want to compliment you on what a great service you are providing. Thank you! Would you please answer one question for me? I am really, really scared that I may hav HIV. I was tested 2.5 years ago. I tested at the 5 month...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,First off, although warts can be associated with HIV, the vast majority of cases are not related to underlying HIV disease. If your five-month EIA test was negative, you are HIV negative. If you remain concerned or don't believe my... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kansas: No Longer a Death Sentence, AIDS Has Lost Power to Scare

In an era of robust AIDS therapy, just 20 of 900 HIV/AIDS patients seen by Wichita physician Donna Sweet died last year. Unfortunately, that good news means some people believe they can engage in risky sexual behavior and IV drug use without... Read more »

SARS Death Rate Higher Among HIV Sufferers: Montagnier

Luc Montagnier, the French biologist who was the joint discoverer of HIV, voiced fears Monday that the death rate from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) would be much higher among people who also have HIV/AIDS. "SARS is caused by another... Read more »

My Kind of Life: Crystal Death-Amphetamine

How do I tell my best friend that I can no longer tolerate him? How do I tell him that he is such a mess that he scares me because he reminds me of my own messy days? How do I tell him that he is slowly going mad? How do I tell him that I cannot... Read more »

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