Most Prominent Symptoms Of Hiv

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What Are the Symptoms of HIV and AIDS?

When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV -- not how you feel. Your mind is a powerful thing. 1.There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. HIV is a virus that attacks...

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PROMINATE YELLOW/OILY DISCHARGE IN BOWEL

Hello Dr. HenryIn the last few weeks I have been dealing with liquid/yellow (like orange juice out of a can before adding water) - oily, stickey and orderless discharge. Stomach is very gasish, bloated and uncomfortable. (discharge is almost like...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I would have concern about range of conditions including lactose or gluten intolerance, HIV-related infections, HIV-unrelated infections (ie c difficile), pancreatic insufficiency, malabsorption syndrome, or a side effect of one of your medications... Read more »

prominent lymph nodes in armpits

i have prominent lymph nodes under my armpits i also have a pea sized lump in the left breast that has changed shape since i was first tested in dec 2009 should i be concerned...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.If you have a breast mass that's changed shape or size, you should seek medical attention for further evaluation. While it could be a benign cyst, the concern of course, is of a malignancy. I'd let your... Read more »

skinny guy, prominent abdomen

I am 38, diagnosed 5 years ago. On Combivir and Sustiva, started with 350 CD4, 300000 virus copies, around 800-1000 CD4 currently, and undetectable. Been on a IL-2 group too. I am a very skinny guy, but I have a 93 cm. belly circumference (I look...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I might ask your HIV specialist to get another read on the CT scan. In my experience radiologists often don't read intra-abdominal (visceral) fat much as they look for specific pathology. For increased intra-abdominal fat, excercise and diet... Read more »

The ever so prominant ove handles

I have had the ever so promiant lovehandles that I m told were caused by the medications that I have taken in the oast and also the ones I am currently on. It is getting to the point that it is uncomfortable and is hindering my movement somewhat. I...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.If you truly have "love handles"-- the subcutaneous fat that accumulates around the beltline-- it's probably not the fault of your medications, rather, this is the typical fat that many persons who eat more than... Read more »

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Had all the symptoms...but no known risk factors??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had all the symptoms of ARS. I would have been able to dismiss it if not for the strange rash I got. The rash was most prominent on my arms and legs, but I had a little on my stomach as well. The rash lasted about a week or so on my stomach and... Read more »

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 »

HIV Symptoms does not indicate HIV Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I wanted to share briefly with everyone that just because you may have symptoms of HIV does not necessarily mean that you are HIV positive.

I would come onto this website everyday for hours and surf the web for the risks, symptoms, exposure rates,... Read more »

Similar symptoms to HIV but not HIV

Posted by Redeye77, 1 Reply

After doing much research and still experiencing some symptoms it seems like there is something out there that mimics HIV symptoms but is quite difficult to diagnose. Maybe it's new STD?

Seems like reiters syndrome will fUse many of the same symptoms... Read more »

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