Pain In Penis Sign Of Seroconversion

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sign of seroconversion

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Except the CBC blood work which could show the seroconversion pattern, what other sign of seroconversion indicates that this process is finished ?
would that be ...body irratation (very slightly needle pain feeling) + very slightly painful swollen... Read more »

late seroconversion

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

if you have ars 3 weeks after exposure then lasted a week
all the sign. then at sixth month you started having ,diarrhea
stomach pain and neuropathy tested at 22 weeks home acsess neg. can you have seroconversion symptoms
suchh as diarrhea... Read more »

Seroconversion and Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

This is a question for anyone who is living with HIV or who has recently been diagnosed as HIV positive:

Did any of you experience the numbness/tingling in the feet, legs, hands and arms during your seroconversion?

If so . . . for what period of time... Read more »

Seroconversion after 30 mos

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Someone posted the following question to Dr. Holidjny on the Body's Viral Load forum saying they converted at 30 months. I cut and pasted the question below. Great that's all I need is to read something like this. Everyone on this forum is saying a... Read more »

Some Info on ARS, Seroconversion and the Rest

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

To Everyone Worried about ARS and Seroconversion
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Technically ARS and seroconversion are not the same thing.

ARS = Acute Retroviral Syndrome, sometimes called Acute Viral Syndrome, or Primary Vital... Read more »

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Open cut on penis thanks to a painful zipper accident

G'day Dr BobI'm hoping you may be able to help put my mind at ease.The incident occured 2.5 months ago so I'm waiting for the 3 months mark to have a blood test. As this date is approaching Im starting to stress about getting the test...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Oucha-ma-goucha! You zippered your wiener?? Every guy who is reading this is getting a queasy uncomfortable feeling at this moment.OK, so you wisely unzipped Mr. Happy and did not see any damage, even when you "squeeze the skin around... Read more »

Sore throat & coughing - sign of seroconversion?

Hi Rick 5 weeks after a relatively low risk act (receiving oral sex from a prostitute with a condom) I developed a very sore throat and a cough. The cough is not dry, ie there is a far amount of sputum. This has lasted for about a week. I have not...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question and compliments.If you read some of my previous responses to other questions, you will notethat if you were only receiving oral sex while using a condom, your risks ofinfection are extremely low. That would make it... Read more »

Possible Symptoms? Early seroconversion?

HI! i was curious if the following were were typical symptoms of HIV infection and if it is normal to experience seroconverstion as early as two weeks after exposure as i've heard it normally takes 4 weeks before any symptoms show? Anyways, two...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

The symptoms and the timing you describe could be consistent with acute HIV infection. I would strongly suggest consulting with your health care provider.... Read more »

Peripheral Neuropathy: Seroconversion or Possible Combivir Side Effect

Dr. Bob,I was writing to inquire about how exactly peripheral neuropathy plays a role in HIV seroconversion. I engaged in insertive vaginal protected sex with a professional worker about three weeks ago. I know that you always say that if a condom...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Matt,Well, let's see, where should I begin?First off, I would not have recommended PEP for your potential exposure. Insertive vaginal protected sex, even with a small residual amount of baby oil on your Mr. Happy, does not amount to a... Read more »

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