Rash After Sharing Vibrators Worried I Have HIV

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Good Vibrations please

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have recently read some messages with a bit of acid in their words, Im not going to enter in particular discussions about it. I only hope all of them that are worried to be HIV negative and meanwhile, as they choose to be here at this forum, they... Read more »

HIV related rash.......Too worried....

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all,

1 mth ago ,I am tested non reactive to HIV1 and HIV2 ,that is 4-5mths after my protected virginal sex exposure.
However,I have been getting 1-3 slight itchy small bumps(1mm) either on my chest,below my neck, calf,forearm,behind neck,near belly... Read more »

ARS? Rash, Worry!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I want to tell you my experience and symptoms and see what you guys think. I am SO worried.

About 7 1/2 weeks ago I had a risky encounter, with a male of unknown status. I was the insertive partner of unprotected anal sex; however, I think another... Read more »

PLEASE help! Rash, no fever...worried SICK

Posted by molls1992, 4 Replies

I had unprotected sex with someone about 3 weeks ago. (stupid, I know). I know him well (not that that matters, I know)....and from what I KNOW of him, he hasn't been with anyone other than me for over a year, and is 100% heterosexual.
I just had an... Read more »

worried : aches, rash, etc.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi, about 6 months ago (early January, 2000), I had protected sex with a female in a massage parlor. You can never tell if those women have HIV or not. I don't know of the tip of the condom popped a little when I ejaculated. I hope not. I wish I... Read more »

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Rashes and worried for HIV+

I would like to know the common symptoms that occur when contracted HIV. Do they occur together? Last month, I had sex with a girl whom I don't know at all. We had protected sex, and light kissing. But her vaginal secretions was all over my...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Please refer to A message about symptom questions for a thorough answer to your question.RMK... Read more »

WORRIED- SHARED RAZOR

PLEASE HELP ME, I AM SCARED BECAUSE I USED MY ROOMMATES RAZOR RIGHT AFTER HIM AND I SOMETIMES CUT MYSELF. HE HAS ALOT OF UNPROTECTED SEX AND IS SICK ALOT. SHOULD I BE WORRIED, GET TESTED. I KNOW ITS LOW RISK BUT RISK NONETHELESS. THANK YOU....

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Even if your roomate is infected with HIV, it is highly unlikely that HIV would be transmitted to you by sharing a razor. Transmission through sharing a razor is not a likely event; there is no actual evidence that HIV has been transmitted this way.... Read more »

Pls Pls share with all worried wells - My story

Hi Doctor - I want to share my note with all the worried wells. I myself have been one for almost 3 years (you can read my question titled (Extremely worried from Mumbai - Pls help) below. Despite my last negative tests at 9 months in April 2009 I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1. Very accurate. Yes.2. Nope.You're welcome.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Still worrying about sharing toothpaste on a train

Hi, Dr.Rob! Thank you for answering my question about my episode of sharing my toothpaste on a train. Afterwards, I surfed this web about the risk of sharing toothpaste with other people. However, I still doubt about the risk. Say, if the old lady...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Chinese College Student,You "surfed the web about the risk of sharing toothpaste with other people on a train?" I doubt even Google could come up with many matches for that search!If you know your question "is a bit... Read more »

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