Lower Back Pain And Legs Do I Have Hiv

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candidial balanitis,lack of balance / walking, heavy head,pain/pain in lower legs

I am an indian male developing incurable candidial balanitis.what are the possibilities of it being AIDS? I am applying anti fungal clotrimazole since last 20 days which has rapidly improved up on the red spots of the size of needle point all over...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Candidal balanitis might be associated with HIV infection -- the important thing first is to find out if you really have HIV or not, so I advise you to seek testing. Unfortunately, I cannot give you any specifics about the cost of HAART in India --... Read more »

leg and back muscle pain

For several years (4-5) I have had leg pain that has worstened over time. I am now at the point I... Read more »

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Leg, Knee, Foot and Back Pain

I am currently taking Kivexia, Reyetaz boosted with Norvir for over 2 years now. I have been... Read more »

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Why are my legs and arms jumping?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am pretty certain that I was exposed two months ago, and since then have been doing a lot of research on HIV / AIDS. I have discovered that Opportunistic Infections often accompany Acute HIV infection, which I believe that I experienced (all of my... Read more »

I'm back - and doing okay

Posted by dj1979, 4 Replies

I just had my second appt. with a new doctor (right here in town). My labs are basically the same. Does think my ongoing leg pain is peripheral neuropathy related to HIV. CD4 403 (up from 357) and viral load 7,000 (down from 11,000). I am 46... Read more »

leg pain

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Has anyone experienced severe leg pain. My legs ache really bad only at night. Feel really heavy and ache. If so, what can I do about it.

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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 »

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