Is Trouble Urinating An Ars Symptom

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Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

After a broken condom episode, I got something from this girl.
I got treated for some std symptoms Slight fever, Frequent urination, etc. I still suffer from chronic pharygnitis (one tonsil swollen). One doctor says I need to take a HIv test, another... Read more »

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

Physical symptoms of Stress:

* sleep disturbances
* back, shoulder or neck pain
* tension or migraine headaches
* upset or acid stomach, cramps, heartburn, gas,... Read more »

ARS symptoms or something else?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have had constant unusual symptoms for the last 7 and a half weeks. It all started about a week after a one night stand with a woman.

The risk was low: protected vaginal and anal sex and unprotected oral cunnilingus.

I don't remember the condom... Read more »

ARS SYMPTOMS, MAYBE? A LONG STORY FROM 7/26 POSTIN

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi There,
Here is the story. I was seeing someone for almost a year and back in Nov, we decided we wouldn't use protection because we were just seeing eachother. After our last encounter, a couple of days before feb 14 (unprotected), I decided I... Read more »

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Risky HIV Exposure and ARS Symptoms

Hello. I had unprotected oral and vaginal sex with a girl I just met in a bar in Eastern Europe. She claimed to be from Germany, but do not know her history at all. We started with condom, came off and kept going. Stupid yes, was drunk and not...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

The symptoms are too quick for ARS. But perfect for syphilis. It sounds like you are getting good care. Listen to those people. DW... Read more »

ARS symptoms after PEP

I study your forums most days now since my exposure and I find the information that you provide to be off great value to people like me in these situationsAbout 5 weeks ago I had protected vaginal sex with a CSW ladyboy, but the condom I used may...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello,PEP doesn't affect the timing of ARS symptoms; and since people who are have HIV may or may not have symptoms, you really can't use your symptoms as an indicator of (or not) HIV.I generally don't recommend doing anything but HIV... Read more »

Very worried about ARS symptoms.

Hello Dr. BobAbout 10 days ago I had sex with a "masseuse." I was careful to continue checking the condom, but it broke. I pulled out right away, I may have been in for approximately 10-30 seconds max. I also had about 30 seconds of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,All negative HIV tests can be considered encouraging. However, as you undoubtedly realize, a one-week test is way, way, way too early to be considered very helpful. It is essentially a baseline test.ARS symptoms vary considerably from person... Read more »

Strip Club Risk and ARS Symptoms

Hi Dr. Frascino;My risk is from a Strip club I visited 3 months ago. Please help me . Below are my risksRisk1) Lap dance the girl was fully nude and I was wairing a thin adidas swett pants (polyster) and a silk boxer shots (very thin) and ejakulated...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Giri,Your HIV-acquisition risk from the three lap dances and stage striper are essentially nonexistent.Your negative HIV-antibody test at 12.2 weeks and negative OraQuick oral test at day 89 are conclusive and definitive. HIV is not your... Read more »

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