Pelvic Pain And Hiv

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pelvic pain after a c-section

I have a c-section 7 months ago and I experience pain in my lower stomach (pelvic area)on both sides especially doing my period but It is not cramps. what could it be? Also my period is very very heavy every month i also had a tuble ligation....

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

You should seek help from your Obstetrician in answering these questions.JLS.... Read more »

HIV/STD from Pelvic Exam (new mother)

Hi, Yesterday I had my 6 week postpartum examination in which the midwife performed a pap smear and... Read more »

Response from Shannon Southall »

PLEASE- Clarification Needed!! HIV/STD from Pelvic Exam (new mother)

Hi Ms. Southall,Thank you for your response to my question. It made me feel somewhat better but... Read more »

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HIV-Related Pain

Table of Contents Introduction What Causes Pain? Common Types of Pain Assessing Pain Pain Management What to Do if You Have Pain Introduction Pain is common in people living with HIV (HIV+ people). One study found thatmore than... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Controlled Trial of High-Concentration Capsaicin Patch for Treatment of Painful HIV Neuropathy

There are limited effective treatments for the painful condition HIV-associated distal sensory polyneuropathy (HIV-DSP). Capsaicin desensitizes cutaneous nociceptors resulting in reduced pain. The authors reported on a placebo-controlled study of a... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Awareness Videos From Around the World

Australian public service video. The most painful symptoms of HIV/AIDS. A video from UNAIDS. 101 uses for a condom. President Clinton and Muppet Kami share HIV/AIDS message. dance4life moodclip 2009 Read more »

The State of Prevention

Not long ago, getting an HIV test could be a real pain. Even after setting aside all the accompanying anxieties and fears and stigmas, it was just a hassle. First, you'd come in for the test -- and unless you went to a private doctor's office,... Read more »

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Joint Pain? AnonOne? Aids2HIV?

Posted by WhatDoIDo, 1 Reply

Hi all. I had a few questions. When someone experiences early symptoms of HIV, do they all come at once? Or can they come seperately. I have had diarrhea for more than a month now, then I started having testicular pain, my neck hurts when I move it... Read more »

Joint Pain caused by liver, HIV, meds, arthritis?

Posted by ScotCharles, 3 Replies

Has anyone experienced joint pain that was diagnosed as relating to either HIV or the meds? Don't laugh now, but my elbows are warm to the touch, and I have a burning pain in them. I have liver problems which cause my right shoulder and the right... Read more »

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 »

HIV and Pain

Posted by Anonymous

I've been having a sexual contact with with a sex worker (protected) and after 2 weeks my body shown alot of symptoms look alike HIV symptoms. Now I have a pain on my muscles (left arm) and joints pain on my knee (left) and one toe on my left foot.... Read more »

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