Licking Rectum Negative At 3 Months

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Anal dysplasia and proctitis (inflammation of the rectum); what do you think?

I am an HIV positive male. I have had Proctitis for the last 4 1/2 months. This includes inflammation of the rectum, rectal pain; feeling i have to "go".... rectal discharge and pain/discomfort. Ruled out: gonorrhea, chlamydia, CMV,...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

I'm not sure I have the final answer to what sounds like a very unpleasant situation. You mention no gonorrhea, chlamydia, CMV, and warts. Has your doctor checked you for Herpes? Herpes can and often does cause the symptoms which you... Read more »

3rd ATTEMPT: HIV-murderer? he spit (blood?) into my rectum!

Dear Dr. Bob,Thank you for all of your great work, you are a true inspiration!I have written to you... Read more »

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Can u get any diseases from sticking a foreign object up your rectum?

For example sticking a mouthpiece that is used to blow up work out balls that hasnt been used in... Read more »

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Kiss, Finger, Lick - PLEASE READ!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I met up with an old friend (girl) and I open mouth kissed this girl for a few (5?) minutes, and ended up "fingering" her for about the same amount of time. I have impacted wisdom teeth which do puss up at times, and my teeth aren't in the 'best'... Read more »

23 months negative

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

If someone tests negative after 23 weeks does this mean negative at all?

Thanks.

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5 Months Negative

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

So how conclusive is 5 months negative? Scary stuff. People are now saying that 3 months is nowhere near conclusive outside New York.

Well, what if you got just the standard HIV-1 antibody test at 5 months? Would you feel pretty good about that?

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6 month test negative

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Praise be to God for his mercy and compassion!
My 6 month test was negative. Thank you all for all of your thoughts and prayers! It has been a horrible time but the peace given to me by my Lord Jesus has helped to make it survivable. I had every... Read more »

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