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Timing of ars symptoms... INFORMED question (4th attempt)

Hey Dr. Bob,I know persistence will pay off! The following symptoms (& timing) followed an oral sex encounter where I went down on a woman of unknown status:* 2 canker sores on my tongue -- began 4 days after exposure and lasted for 4 days.*...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Calm and Concerned,You state I inspire hope and I educate readers on safety and mental health. OK, I'll agree with you there. The purpose of this forum is to provide scientifically sound information in responding to various queries.... Read more »

INDETERMINATE HIV RESULT( updated EXTRA information with less grammar errors)? (BURD TURDS AS HIV SIGN FROM HEAVEN, 2010)

Hi Dr Bob,Thank you for being here and I pray to GOD you stay handsome and healthy forever. Hope you remember me the bird shit guy who got 'it' from heaven. I have made 4 donations to date and have received an extra dose good karma from...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Burd-Turd-Guy,Medically speaking, no, no further HIV testing is warranted. An invalid/indeterminate result followed by a negative finger-prick rapid test the same day would conclusively indicate a negative HIV test result. If my reassurance is... Read more »

Conflicting information in articles about the relationship between HIV and cortisol

Dear Dr:As someone infected with HIV and who has high cortisol, I have attempted to do considerable research into the link between HIV and cortisol - it has been utterly frustrating. Specialists have written articles and made statements that are...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Cortisol is produced by the body as a natural response to stress, including the stress of chronic illness. In the short term, it is a good thing allowing the body to better respond to physiologic challenges. In the longer term, however, it keeps... Read more »

Need information for HIV inmate.

I came across The Body website while searching for information to send my nephew who was just diagnosed with HIV 04/06. He is in Nevada State Prison and information is extremely limited. There is so much info but non pertains to someone in the...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Dear Auntie M,I'm sorry to hear about your nephew; I'm personally not familiar with the Nevada Department of Corrections system, so I'll have to speak only in general terms.The key issues with someone in his situation is related to... Read more »

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Testing Information/Do Not compare Symptoms.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I STRONGLY SUPPORT THE OPTION OF TWO TIMES (2x) ELISA TESTING !

1st) pre-test on 6-8 weeks timing point.

2nd) final conclusive test on 13 weeks (3 months).

WHY THIS OPTION WITH 2 ELISA TESTS IS GOOD ?

1)

statistical experience in last 20 years says:... Read more »

Acute HIV symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm so glad that I found this message board. It's exactly what I was looking for. About 5 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with an Italian man I didn't know (I was in Scotland visiting a friend, he was an acquaintance of the friend's Sicilian... Read more »

can my eye/back and neck pain be acute HIV symptom

Posted by chirags, 2 Replies

Hi;
I am a 25 year male from India.In my country no one gives a proper advise about HIV/AIDS.People feel shy to talk about sex.Thats the reason I am writing to you.Doctor I had sex with a sex worker with double condom 1 month back. The condom... Read more »

Ur Stories on Early HIV Symptoms.

Posted by thinker, 3 Replies

Hello to all,

I would really appreciate it if some of you out there would share your stories with me about your experience with ARS (early symptoms) before you were diagnosed HIV +. What type of symptoms did you have? How long after your exposure... Read more »

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