Sore Throat Worried It Could Be Ars

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White Coating+sore throat+cough=ARS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Its been 2 weeks today since exposure. I've been coughing and had a mild sore throat for the past week (dry cough). This morning woke up with white coating which rubbed off, but came back tonight. ARS? Read more »

sore throat?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Should I be worried if I developed pain with swallowing about 8 weeks after a sexual encounter? (Insertive oral, partner status unknown, but presumed negative...). After a week this turned into a regular common cold, and then I felt fine 3 days... Read more »

Worried.....ARS?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello,

I had sex with a prostitute approx 2 weeks ago. she performed oral on me and we had intercourse..no anal. I did use a condom for both occasions but I think..not sure..but I think she might have used oil based lubes.The condoms didnt tear. Now... Read more »

Sore Throat - worried

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

After oral sex on a dancer, I have developed a very sort throat which has me very, very worried, I dont think I can handle this. How many of you that turned HIV+ had a sore throat? thanks

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ARS with unilateral symptoms? or stress and worry?

Posted by nickywick, 1 Reply

Dr. Bob,
( or anyone who is versed in this stuff. Looking for a professional opinion please:)

The past month and a half has been very strange and I wanted to get some good opinions on here. I know ARS symptoms are unreliable and testing is the only... Read more »

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PEP and sore neck/ars (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST 2008)

Hi Dr. BobI just finnished PEP (zodivudine, lamivudine, crixivan) a week ago. After taking PEP I had a couple side effects, tingling in the fingers, a tiny bit in the neck and toes an exhaustion. After a while I stated to have a lot of pain in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,As I have frequently stated in this forum, I recommend anyone who has had an HIV exposure significant enough to warrant a course of PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) be followed by an HIV specialist. (See below.) It seems the vast majority of... Read more »

sore throat worried sick

Hi doc On August 20 I had sex without a condom (a good long 30 minutes). I knew the woman I had sex with for about over 1 year.She is divorced and has an eight year old daughter. At the time I had sex with I did thing nothing is wrong with her and...

Response from Carol Salisbury, APRN-BC, MSN

Michigan State University College of Nursing

Hi, It is important to practice safe sex in this society. You must use condoms appropriately and know your partner's status these days. Risky sex is unsafe and can cause a lot of undue emotional stress. It is unlikely you have been infected... Read more »

Worried guy from India...ARS?

Dear Dr Bob,I have posted my question many times, but have not got an answer...I checked thearchives but have not found a similar question...Please help me, as I am waiting for your answer daily and not able toconcentrate on anything...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Worried Guy from India,My mailbox seems to be overflowing with worried-well Indian males of late. What's going on over there in Mumbai??? Is someone sprinkling worry powder in the water supply???Your worries, like those of so many of your... Read more »

Worried if am having ARS symptons

I am a generally low risk gay male. However, nearly 8 months ago now I was the insertive top with a partner of unknown status. There is guilt associated because this partner was paid for. The condom broke and I was in there briefly during this time....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.The symptoms associated with HIV acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) manifest two to three weeks after exposure, not seven months later. A broken condom during insertive anal sex with a rent-a-stud does put you at some degree of risk for STDs,... Read more »

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