Red Eyes Worried It Could Be Ars

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Very worried about ARS symptoms.

Hello Dr. BobAbout 10 days ago I had sex with a "masseuse." I was careful to continue checking the condom, but it broke. I pulled out right away, I may have been in for approximately 10-30 seconds max. I also had about 30 seconds of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,All negative HIV tests can be considered encouraging. However, as you undoubtedly realize, a one-week test is way, way, way too early to be considered very helpful. It is essentially a baseline test.ARS symptoms vary considerably from person... Read more »

To worry or not to worry concerning ars

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Diarreha and red eyes

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone know if diarreha and eye redness are a symptom of hiv or any other std?

I was told no risk 5 weeks ago from frottage with boxesrs on and later masturbating on massesuses breasts. Now I have the above symptoms. I went to opthalmologis... Read more »

Chronic Red Eye

Posted by Anonym, 1 Reply

Are red eyes typically found in HIV pos individuals? Read more »

swollen veins and red eyes (getting really down)

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I had a risky encounter in october 2005 and after 2 months having what seemed to be strong ARS symtpoms, and another 5 months feeling terrible in bed, I'm now , after 10 months, starting to get out of bed. I still feel dreadful though, my glands are... Read more »

ARS symptoms worrying

Posted by mustchange, 1 Reply

hi All
i need advice on my exposure, ulitmately calming myself down, im 31yrs old and tested neg after 6mths of last exposure at may 2012.
below is my story
Exposure 06/1/13: unprotected oral, protected insertive virginal with sex worker in massage... Read more »

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