Swollen Lymph Nodes And Sore Throat

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Scared, swollen lymph node, sore throat. HIV ?

Posted by mikeisworried, 1 Reply

Hi please help, i am getting very worried.

I had sex last week on monday night (8th may) with a worker girl. i used a condom.
2 days later, i noticed my urine started smelling very foul. now on tuesday the week after (+8 days), the smell has subsided... Read more »

Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How do you know your Lymph nodes are swollen in your neck, armpit, and groin? Are the swollen nodes visable to the eye or do you have to feel for them? Will swollen nodes in the neck make your neck stiff without having a sore throat or difficulty... Read more »

Can lymph nodes be swollen and sore seven days

Posted by Tyne2011, 1 Reply

I may have been exposed to HIV a week ago. I took combivir at hr 60, then added kalestra three days later. I think my groin nodes are swollen and sore. Does this make sense ? Please, any advice is appreciated. TY. Read more »

swollen lymph nodes

Posted by lkeller4u, 1 Reply

How can I tell if I have swollen lymph nodes in my armpits. My armpits seem a little puffy or swollen but there is nothing sticking out and it doesnt hurt. I can feel a bunch of little round things inside though. It has been six weeks since I had... Read more »

What do Swollen lymph Nodes feel Like??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What do Swollen lymph Nodes Feel Like??, Can people with Hiv always feel them or do they just come around during ars and then go down?, I think I feel something under my jaw on my left side., Not noticeable, only if I look for it., Is that normal? I... Read more »

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one day sore throat with swollen lymph nodes

Hi I am a male who had protected vaginal sex and received unprotected oral sex from a sex worker in Taiwan a bit more than 7 weeks ago. I woke up yesterday with a mild sore throat which worsen until the night. I noticed swollen lymph nodes on my...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-I agree with you that the risk of HIV transmission with oral sex is extremely low. If you are concerned, I would get tested. By 7 weeks standard antibody tests will be relatively accurate. 7 weeks out would be late for ARS. take care,LHW... Read more »

Swollen Lymph Nodes and rash in throat

I have had tiny pink bumps (like a rash) in the back of my throat and swollen lymph nodes since the end of October 2000. My throat is not sore, but I sometimes have tingling sensation and pressure in my throat. The small bumps in my throat are...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear Swollen,Anything is possible, but after two negative tests I would assume you are fine. Continue to practice safe sex and you will have nothing to worry about! DTD... Read more »

Lymph Nodes and Sore Throat

Hello,I have been on Atripla for just under a month. Diagnosed 1.5 years ago, most recent labs prior to starting HAART were cd4 1018, VL 11,764. Since beginning treatment, I have noticed an intermittent sore throat with painful swelling of my neck...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

A subset of patients develop swollen sometimes painful lymph node swelling after starting effective HIV treatment. That occurs perhaps due to immune reconstitution. Intercurrent infections (viral, strep throat) can occur so an evaluation by your HIV... Read more »

swollen axillary lymph nodes

Hi i was just curious at first i had sores in my mouth then i went to the dr they said it was nothing they ha taken a hiv test in oct on the 11th and everthing was negative now i have swollen axillary lymph nodes and i am very tired and now i am...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

A variety of viral infections can cause mouth sores and swollen lymph nodes. Sometimes it's as simple as an upper respiratory virus (common cold). Persistent fatigue, sore throat (pharyngitis), and generalized swollen lymph nodes are also... Read more »

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