Is Fatigue A Possible Sign Of Ars

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Hi Dr. Bob,First let me say I'm just enjoying your responses to some of the questions in here. I like the way you dispense helpful information in a friendly, lighthearted way!Now my questions.1. Of people who experience Acute Retroviral...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Not Too Tired!Friendly and lighthearted? Yep, that's me. As for fatigue associated with the Acute Retroviral Syndrome, I can't give you an exact percentage. As with any virus - common cold, flu, measles, mumps, etc. - fatigue can... Read more »

fatigue in ARS

Hi,I have had a high risk encounter a month ago. I've basically gone through all the... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

at higher risk than most on here, will donate (ARS SYMPTOMS) (PRIMARY HIV INFECTION SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS)

i am going crazy and wont have access to a test again for 4.5 weeks, trust me i am getting one as... Read more »

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Fatigue

What Is Fatigue? Is Fatigue Important? How Do I Know if I Have Fatigue? What Causes Fatigue, and How Is It Treated? The Bottom Line What Is Fatigue? Fatigue is tiredness that does not go away when you rest. It can be physical or... Read more »

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Night Sweats? Signs of ARS?

Posted by alex39, 3 Replies

Hi
I am a male and I did perform cunnilingus on a woman for few minutes. (No menstrual blood, and I have no sores or lesions in my mouth).
No Vaginal, No Anal.
9 days later I felt a little bit tired during the day and the same evening I got some chills... Read more »

Raspy lungs a sign of ARS????

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I'm still having ARS Symptoms including raspy lungs, cough and dry mouth. I'm to the point I can't sleep at night!!! Are these associates with ARS??? It will be 2 weeks tomorrow for possible exposure... Read more »

Is it possible too show ARS symptoms so soon?

Posted by TheTyger

I have read different sources concerning ARS, from textbooks and medical dictionaries, to medical sites on the Internet and thebody.com. Most sources say 2-4 weeks, others say within a month of exposure, still others put the figure at up to 6 weeks.... Read more »

ars info overload

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello to all. I'm a male who stupidly had an unprotected vaginal exposure 6 weeks ago. Upon my questioning, the female partner claimed to be negative as of last fall, and said there were no risky exposures within a few months of the test, and none... Read more »

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