Sinus Infection After Bj Worried I Have HIV

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Worried about sinusitis

Hello Dr. Young,I am recently infected, and I am wondering about sinusitis, I am the singer that wrote you earlier about the swollen tonsils, I recently heard a rumor that people with HIV usually get sinusitis, i was curios if you could tell when...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post. Sinusitis doesn't seem to have any favorite time to hit persons with HIV-- can happen in persons with early- or late-stage disease. This is not to necessarily say that you'll have frequent sinus problems, but that... Read more »

Worried sick of possible HIV infection

I am new to this site but have found great info. here. I have searched archives and found some answers but have a wierd possible exposure story. I am male heterosexual, 85 days ago I went to an oriental massage parlor. Female of unknown status...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,1."Statistics for this situation?" Dude, do you really think we collect risk statistics for every single possible set of variables that can occur while two people are having nookie? The best I can offer is that if the latex condom... Read more »

Recurrent Sinusitis = HIV?

Dr. Henry,I have been fighting recurrent sinusitis over the past 3 months. I am concerned because several Physicians have said Sinusitis is one of the most common infections in HIV+ individuals.I tested negative 5 1/2 months after my last exposure...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Chronic or recurrent sinusitis is not a good indicator condition for new HIV infection= I would not worry about your sinus problems as a signal for HIV infection. Sinus problems are very common and often very challenging. You should discuss with... Read more »

Recurrent Sinusitis = HIV?

Dr. Feinberg,I have been fighting recurrent sinusitis over the past 3 months. I am concerned because several Physicians have said Sinusitis is one of the most common infections in HIV+ individuals.I tested negative 5 1/2 months after my last...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Sinusitis is a common infection in all people, regardless of their HIV status. A negative HIV test is a negative test. I recommend that you stop worrying about it. Good luck!... Read more »

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Sinus infection

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Just wondering, does a sinus infection have anything to do with ars? had a sinus infection and then bad headache for 2 weeks. Low risk so I doubt its hiv but still worried. Would the sinus infection have caused the headaches? help

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Allergies/sinus infections....symptoms or NOT!???

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I see where a lot of people are asking about their current allergies or sinus infections. Worrying that they might be symptoms of HIV. Most everyone answers "no....those are not symptoms".....

Yet, not to be the bearer of bad news, if you look over... Read more »

Extremely worried about possible HIV infection

Posted by bulrtwr, 2 Replies

Hey all,
I have been possibly exposed to HIV last month and I have been developing weird symptoms. I had unprotected vaginal sex but he did not ejaculate inside me. Of course I am aware that the chances of infection has gone down but there are... Read more »

Uh oh. Allergies/Sinus infection...

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Im about 2 1/2 weeks past "exposure". I haven't really had any symptoms that I am aware of....other than a somewhat sore throat, and some sinus drainage in my throat. I went to the dr. today and he's pretty convinced I have alleriges, along with a... Read more »

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