Most Common Initial Hiv Symptoms

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initial symptoms of hiv - most common symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello, I need some help from others with hiv. What was and when did it hit you the inital onset of strange symptoms. I know one said they felt whipped out with tired feeling. Was that immed. after sexual episode or acouple weeks later. Also, were... Read more »

Oral Thrush - Initial Symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can anyone comment on the initial symptoms of Oral Thrush? Does it start with very slight raised areas of the tongue?
Is it mostly isolated to the front, back or entire tounge/throat? Does the onset during the window period vary in severity (always... Read more »

INITIAL SYMPTOMS PLEASE HELP ME

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I RECENTLY HAD UNPROTECTED INTERCOURSE WITH A YOUNG GIRL WHO PRACTICES HIGH RISK SEXUAL BEHAVIOR WITH MULTIPLE PARTNERS. 5-6 DAYS LATER I DEVELOPED A HUGE ERUPTIVE PHARYNGITIES WITH TONSILLAR EXUDATES AND FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS INCLUDING MALAISE ... Read more »

What are common symptoms of serconversion?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

When someone is seroconvering , what are the typical symptoms? tiredness? vomiting? nausea? diarrhea? Do you feel like your body is going crazy on you? 1000 different pains here and there or ??????? Any input from the Pro's would be appreciated..... Read more »

how common it is to have ARS symptoms past 4 weeks

Posted by scared77, 2 Replies

Is it common to experience ARS symptoms past 4 weeks?

let's say a 5weeks is it common to have dizziness, slight headaches, swollen glands as if you were ceroconverting? Read more »

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Hi Dr I sent a message back a few days ago (unprotected vaginal sex with a hiv positive person) but then realised you had been asked the same question before and you mentioned estimated odds of transmission of 5 in 10000, just a quick question i...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Fasciculations ("muscle twitches") are not commonly seen during HIV Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS). As I have mentioned frequently in this forum, "symptoms" are unreliable in predicting who is and is not HIV infected. If... Read more »

Hives every day--- symptom of initial infection?

Hi,I had an occupational exposure with hiv-unknown blood in early september, and finished a 28-day course of PEP on the 30th. about a week and a half after that, i started getting hives. at first it was one or two at a time that i thought were...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Generally speaking, hives or urticarial eruptions are not all that common in HIV acute retroviral syndrome (ARS). I'd recommend seeing an allergist or dermatologist for further evaluation.Good luck.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Different manifestation of a common primary HIV infection symptom?

Dear Dr,Thank you from the bottom of my heart that you have been stretching your helping hands to those who desperately need some answers. I posted a question about couple weeks ago but went unanswered. I would appreciate it if you could kindly read...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Dear Worried Soul,As I hope you and our other readers know this Forum is dedicated to questions pertaining to HIV-related Fatigue and Anemia, questions pertaining to possible infection should be directed to our forum on Safe Sex, Prevention, and... Read more »

Supposed "Symptoms common in HIV/AIDS" caused by worry/anxiety

Hi. First time on this forum. Have a situation. I was in this shop about a month or two ago, where I accidentally cut myself with the metal part of a scotch tape on the ledge, and a huge scrape resulted and seemed deep. The metal part was on the...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Sounds like you had <b>no risk</b> for HIV. While you did get cut and there's a chance that others got cut on the same metal part, there's no chance that blood went directly/immediately from one... Read more »

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