Is Flaky Skin A Symptom Of Ars

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PLEASE POST! Woo-hoo to the worried well, from someone with nearly EVERY single ARS symptom out there.

This letter goes to all of you (yes, you) worried wells out there frantically googling your symptoms. I know who you are. I am one of you. Or at least I was, until today.I had unprotected sex with a friend five times three months ago. He's a...

Response from Richard Cordova III

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Hi there:This is GREAT! Thank you for sending this in. It is true. The mind is a very powerful thing. The mind, combined in an internet search engine can wreak havoc on just about anyone.I'm glad that everything worked out.In health,Richard... Read more »

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Flaky dry skin - JB

My back is very flaky and dry-does that point to hiv?... Read more »

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Hiv ARS symptoms STRAIGHT into full blown AIDS?

Posted by anxious66, 1 Reply

I have posted about my risk before, unprotected oral (msm) me giving, no ejaculation. tested negative at 6 weeks with a 4th gen duo.

my question is more out of curiosity, although i am scared it MAY apply to me too. Kaposi's sarcoma is an infection... Read more »

symptoms after ars

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi all! i c many people are worrying about the ars. i know it varies, but as a general rule, what happens after ars, and how long does the ars last? is it common to develop symptoms of hiv/aids after the ars, or within 2-3 months. i hope somebody... Read more »

If you think you have ARS symptoms...Click Here

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I decided I would post the symptoms of stress instead of just a link.

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ARS symptoms possible at 3 months?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Was wondering if ARS symptoms are possible to occue at 3 months after a possible risky exposure. I'll quickly explain my situation. Had a one night stand with a girl I met at a bar. We did have protected sex but I recieved and gave unprotected oral.... Read more »

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